In the luxuriant forested foothills of the
Nilgiris, this 321-sq-km sanctuary is part of a much larger
reserve (3000 sq km) which includes Bandipur and Wynad in
neighbouring
Karnataka and kerala. The name Mudumalai means Old Hill in Tamil and,
although the park was recently renamed the Jayalalitha Wildlife
Sanctuary & National Park, it’s still very much known by its
original name.
The
larger reserve ranges in vegetation from semi-
evergreen forests to swamps and grasslands. In Mudumalai, the
mostly dense forest is home to chital (spotted deer), gaur (Indian
bison), tiger, panther, wild elephants population, one of the
largestin the
country, supposedly numbers about 600, however you’re more
likely to see their domesticated brethren carrying out logging
duties or performing in the new farcical puja ceremony. The best time to visit Mudumalai is between February and
June. Heavy rain is common in October and November and the park
may be closed during the dry season (February to March).
WILDLIFE TOURS Tours of the park are limited to the
sanctuary’s minibuses, a jeep and elephants. Private vehicles
are not allowed to make tours.The one hour elephant rides can be
booked in advance at the Wildlife Warden’s office in Ooty or
direct at the Theppakadu Reception Centre.
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In the luxuriant forested foothills of the
Nilgiris, this 321-sq-km sanctuary is part of a much larger
reserve (3000 sq km) which includes Bandipur and Wynad in
neighbouring
larger reserve ranges in vegetation from semi-
evergreen forests to swamps and grasslands. In Mudumalai, the
mostly dense forest is home to chital (spotted deer), gaur (Indian
bison), tiger, panther, wild elephants population, one of the
largest