Mudumalai national park

The Unique Experience

You name it, Mudumalai has it. Yes, be it jungle or elephant safaris, or, elephant camps, or trekking, tourists have plenty of reasons to visit this enchanting park which is counted as one of the top most places to visit in Ooty. The national park is home to about 50 tigers and was one among the few to be declared as a Tiger Reserve way back in 2007. Nature freaks come here along with their families to encounter endangered species of animals and birds as well as to enjoy a thrilling weekend away from the maddening crowds of the city. 

About Mudumalai National Park

The park is positioned on the road between Ooty and Mysore and is surrounded by other well-known sanctuaries like Bandipur and Nagarhole. It is home to over 500 species of animals, reptiles, birds, and insects. On any visit to this park, visitors can easily spot elephants, deer, as well as the king of the jungle-tigers! There are a variety of trees that grow here like teakwood, sandalwood, and bamboo which makes it a haven for botanists. The dense forests of this park are perfect for conducting jungle safaris. 

More about the place

Mudumalai is a paradise in the Nilgiri belt that allows freedom to engage in a lot of thrilling activities that include elephant safaris, elephant camps, jungle safaris, and trekking. Most tourists prefer to take the van safari which is perhaps one of the most popular features to be found here. These safaris take the safari enthusiasts deep into the jungle via buses. One can spot tigers, leopards, barking deer among other animals. It is one among top place to visit on a Ooty trip/package.

The other singular attraction to capture your attention is the elephant safari which takes you through the deep jungles on the back of a pachyderm. The elephant camps are points where pachyderms rest and live. Here, get a chance to play with calves as well as bathe and feed them. Counted as a boon for Ooty Tourism, the park is also a trekker’s paradise. Guided treks are conducted with proper permission and are a must to be experienced. 

Mudumalai tiger reserve safari online booking

Most of the visitors come to Mudumalai National Park to experience the jungle safaris through van and jeep. The reservations for these safaris can be made online. This option is available on the official Mudumalai National Park page, and most tourism sites offer such reservations via internet.

Mudumalai national park entrance fees

The entry fee per head is Rs. 15 without any accessory. For bringing still cameras, a charge of Rs. 25 is levied. Similarly, Rs. 150 is charged for bringing video cameras. Visitors may also be charged Rs. 135 for the jeep safaris.

Mudumalai gate timings

The park opens in the morning from 7 am to 9 am, and then again in the evening from 3 pm to 6 pm. It is open every day. 

What else?

While at this park, make sure to visit Mukurthi, Bandipur, and Nagarhole national parks too. These parks are natural habitats for endangered animals and vegetation, and are an essential part of the bio reserve of Nilgiri. A nature lover’s Mecca, these parks are bestowed with waterfalls, streams and gorgeous hills. 

How to reach

Distance in kilometers from - Mysore-90 kilometer and Ooty-70 kilometer