Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Nilgiri
district of Tamil Nadu. The literal translation of Mudumalai is ‘old hills’. Mudumalai
National Park was established in the year 1940. Ooty is the nearest city. It is
one of the first wildlife sanctuaries in India which has its changing beauty
according to the seasons. A good variety of flora and fauna lives in
equilibrium in this forest. The specialty of this sanctuary is that special
jeeps are provided to the tourists with tourists to see the forest and
different species of animals.
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| A Peacock in Mudumalai Forest |
This wildlife sanctuary is taken care by the
Government of Tamil Nadu. This national park has a special museum which
portrays the different types of animals which co – exist in the forest. Special
buses which take the tourists around the place is also available along with the
tourist guide who explains in detail about the animals which are seen in the
forest. Wild Boar, Peacock, Deer, Elephants are the major species of animals
which are commonly seen.
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Animals crossing the road in the middle of the forest
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| Animals grazing in the midst of the forest |
A dam is located in the forest along with other
water bodies scattered in the forest which helps the animals to sustain
themselves. This dam also helps the local people who live there by producing
electricity necessary for them. This place is accessible only via road. As
trains can’t access Ooty or Mudumalai, Buses will be available to access the
area. Even hiring a taxi will be a good option for the tourists. This place is one
of the tourist destinations where people won’t get bored. On the way to
Mudumalai, deciduous and semi – deciduous forests can be seen on either sides
of the road along with waterfalls from small creeks on the rocks.
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| The Dam in close by by the forest |
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