The hilly
terrain of the Western Ghats, Mudumalai
(the ancient hills) is made most attractive
wildlife reserve because it is clothed in
dense mixed and moist deciduous forests.
Moyar River, which separates Mudumalai from
Bandipur runs through the Park following
its course runs the Mysore-Ooty highway.
The hilly terrain, with just 321 sq. km.
in area, provides diverse habitats. The
wild elephant, gaur, deer and primates like
the bonnet macaque and langurs all inhabit
the Park. The predators include the tiger,
leopard and the dhole - the Asiatic wild
dog, that hunts in packs. The predators
of the skies are the crested hawk eagle
and the crested serpent eagle that can be
seen circling above.
Among the
stands of teak and bamboo thickets, in
the cool of the dense forests, are colourful
birds - hornbills, the great black woodpecker
with its dramatic red crest, mynas, barbets
and parakeets. The tiny eared owl, the
scops owl and the little scops owl are
more heard than seen.
The Annamalai
Sanctuary, lying adjacent to Mudumalai
isolated for two species that are exclusive
to it - the Nilgiri langur and the lion
tailed macaque.
Accommodation
Rest Houses, Bamboo Banks Farm
Nearest town
Masinagudi (18 km from sanctuary) Gudalur(l8
km)
How to get there
Rail-Udhagamandalam/Ooty
(64 km)
Air-Coimbatore
(160 km)
For further information
Wildlife Warden, Mahalingam Building.
Coonoor Road. Udhagamandalam.
