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Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary

Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary
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4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 2.7 KMs From Megamalai
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 - 2 Hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips None

Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Tamil Nadu's Megamalai. It is a well-known wildlife spot in Tamil Nadu and one of the best Meghamalai tourist places.

The Sanctuary, about 63,000 hectares, is excellent for people who love animals and nature. The wildlife sanctuary shares its borders with Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The wildlife sanctuary protects the Periyar Tiger Reserve as well in Kerala. 

It is also a good place for people who love wildlife. The Tamil Nadu Forest Department plans to make a wildlife sanctuary in the forest division. The Sanctuary will be a great wall around the Periyar Tiger Reserve and help protect the South-Western Ghats even more.

What is Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary famous for?

Many plants and animals live there, from shrub and evergreen forests to different types of mammals, birds, and snakes. The Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary in the Theni district has plans to turn it into a tiger reserve. It is one of the places that must be in the Meghamalai tour package.

It's also a great spot to watch birds. More than 100 kinds of birds have been found in the woods. The Megamalai fall starts in the Meghamalai mountains. This waterfall comes down from a stream that begins in the hills. There is another name for it: the Clouds Land Falls. 

A lot of wild animals come here to meet up. Megamalai Falls are constantly flowing and stay dry. Vellimalai, also famous as the Silver Mountain, is another essential hill near Megamalai.

The best time to visit

October to May is the best time to go to Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, also famous as Srivilliputhur Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. The mist gives the place a mysterious look, and the cool weather and fresh air create a beautiful atmosphere. The Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful place to visit in Tamil Nadu. 

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