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Mukurthi National Park

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Mukurthi National Park

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Mukurthi National Park


Location: Nilgiris District


Area: 78.46 sq.km


Uniqueness: The Mukurthi National Park is located in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu, the south eastern corner of the Nilgiris Plateau. Spread over 78.46 km, this represents one of the very few areas which support a viable population of the Nilgiri Tahr. A fascinating feature of the Mukkurthi National Park is its endemism and relationship with the Himalayan flora and fauna.


Flora: The natural vegetation consists of vast stretches of grasslands interspersed with numerous isolated, compact sharply defined and small woodland "Shoals". Only two storeys of tree layers are seen. Lianas are quite common, Epiphytes are abundant and consists mostly of lichens, ferns, bryophytes and various orchids. Several plants native to Nilgiris plateau have their nearest relatives in the Himalayas.


Fauna: The pride of Mukurthi Wildlife Sanctuary of Tamil Nadu is its significant population of Nilgiri Thar. Apart from that, one can also see Nilgiri Marten, Otter, Barking Deer, Sambar, Jungle Cat, Jackals, etc.


Accessibility: By Air: Coimbatore airport, 140 km away, falls the nearest to Mukurthi. By Rail: The nearest railway station is that of Udhagamandalam. By Road: Regular buses as well as taxis are easily available to and from Coimbatore. 


Accommodation: Forest Rest Houses:Bangi Tapal, Upper Bhavani(EB), Mukurthi Fishing Hut


Season: February to May and September to November


Contact: Wildlife Warden. Mudumalai and Mukurthi National Parks and Sanctuary, Mount Stuart Hill, Ooty - 643001. The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India.

Mukurthi National Park