Address: Pykara, O’ Valley, Tamil Nadu – 643237
Head Office: Mahalingam buildings, Coonoor Road, Udhagamandalam – 643 001
Official Website:
https://www.forests.tn.gov.in/pages/view/MUKURTHI-NATIONAL-PARK/
Contact: +91 44 2432 3783
Email: tnforest@tn.nic.in
Location: 5F4J+3RX, Bangi Thabal Guest House Rd, Padavayal, Kerala 678582
Established on: 12 December 2001
Nearest Airport: Coimbatore (140 km)
Nearest Railway Stations: Udhagamandalam (45kms), Ooty Railway Station
Nearest Bus Stop: Udhagamandalam, Ooty
About: It is located on the high altitudes of the Nilgiris, comprising rolling downs interspersed with temperate sholas in depressions. The landscape is extremely picturesque and a seat of endemism in its relationship with Himalayan flora and fauna. From Udhagamandalam there are four different entry points for reaching the sanctuary. 7846 ha. of reserved forests
Animals: Nilgiris tahr, sambar, barking deer, Nilgiri marten, otter, jungle cat, jackal, etc. Avifauna consists mostly of hill birds among which laughing thrushes, whistling, thrushes, woodcock, wood pigeon, and black eagle may be noticed. Butterflies with Himalayan affinity like the Blue Admiral, Indian Red Admiral, Indian Fritillary, Indian Cabbage white, Hedge blues, and Rainbow trouts.
