Located on the high altitude of the Nilgiris,
comprising rolling downs interspersed with temperate sholas, this park of Nilgiri
Bio- sphere reserve is situated 40 kms. from Udhagamandalam.
It contains a viable population of Nilgiri Thar (Hamitragus - hilocrius), Sambar,
Barking deer, Nilgiri martenand otter jungle cat, jackal, etc. Avifauna consists
of hillbirds viz. Laughing and whistling thrushes, woodcock, wild pigeon and
black eagle, Butterflies with Himalayan affinity like the Blue Admiral, Indian
Red Admiral, Indian Fritillary, Indian Cabbage white, Hedge blues and rainbow
trouts can also be seen.
On your wildlife safari, you might come across to Nilgiri tahr, Nilgiris marten, jackal, barking deer, sambhar, jungle cat, ooter and many other animal species.
The thick forests of Mukkurthi are perfect for bird lovers.
The avian world consists of laughing thrushes, woodcock, pigeon, black eagle and many more. Also see a colorful variety of butterflies on your wildlife safari.
Adventure enthusiasts can get engage in trekking.
Pack your belongings and travel to Mukkurthi National Park to explore the incredible wildlife of Tamil Nadu.
Mukkurthi National Park in Tamil Nadu is 140 km away from Coimbatore airport and 45 km away from Udhagamandalam railway station.
The Mukkurthi National Park is located in the Nilgiri Hills and forms a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere reserves.
It is interspersed with sholas and woodland.
Situated about 40 Km from Udhagamandalam, Mukkurthi National Park is home to a variety of animal and bird life.
Some of the important animal lives that you can spot in the Park are the Nilgiri Tahr (Hamitragus-hilocrius), Sambhar, Nilgiris Marten, River Otter, Barking deer, Jackal, Jungle cat and many other animal species.
There are many trekking routes that exist from the Parson valley and the Pykara valley, making it an important spot for wildlife lovers.
If you are a fishing enthusiast, then it's definitely the place for you. You can go for trout fishing in the rivers and lakes here at the Mukkurthi National Park. However, for fishing, you will have to obtain permission from Asst. Director, Fisheries Department.
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Trekking routes exist from Parson valley, Pykara etc. Trout fishing is recommended in the rivers and lakes of Mukurthi. Permission from Asst. director, Fisheries Department, Udhagai, must be obtained in advance for fishing.
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