Masinagudi (
Mudumalai ) is a wildlife sanctuary located in Tamil Nadu in the southern part of India. Masinagudi or Madumalai is exactly located at the meeting point of three states, called Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Located in amidst of Nilgiris forest, this place is known for its wildlife sanctuary and it is considered one of therichest wildlife
sanctuaries in southern India.
Jungle safaris in Masinagudi is greatly organised by the Forest Department which gives a great
experiences to tourists and can enjoy anytime at the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. The specialty of this wildlife sanctuaries are the swamps, evergreen forests, grasslands and a wide variety of wildlife. The distinct wildlife here includes species like gaur, tigers, deer, panther, hyena, jackal, chital, sloth bear, flying squirrel, leopard, sambar, wild boar, civets, monitor lizards, langurs, antelopes and macaques. At Masinagudi forest the higest number of tigers found in the country. The wildlife sanctuary at Masinagudi is also a home to many endangered species of plants, animals and birds.
Apart from these animals, many tpes of birds more than 200 in number birds found at Masinagudi. The sanctuary is also home to a diverse range of plant life. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary has three types of forest that include tropical moist deciduous, tropical dry deciduous and southern tropical dry thorn forests.
There are many popular
resorts in Masinagudi, hotels and
homestays where tourists can accommodate themselves during their travel. Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary has a fair share of budget hotels run by the government. Mudumalai, Since the park is only open for a few months a year, it is advisable to book the hotel well in advance.
Bear Mountain Jungle resort is one of the popular resort in Masinagudi.
Very useful post. As for the Fauna, one can find a wide range of birds, fishes, reptiles and animals over there. There are more than 50 fish species, 21 amphibian species, 34 reptile species, 227 bird species and 55 mammal species. So, one would be able to find the leopards, hyenas, Jackal, Sloth Bear, elephants, langur, Macaque, Sambar Deer, Gaur deer, Chital Deer, Wild boar, squirrels, pythons, cobras, flying lizards etc. Other than the animals, one would also be able to spot birds such as Grey headed Bulbul, Woodpeckers of different species, Hornbills, Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Cuckoo, Thrush, Owl, Swallows and many more birds. Check out all best hotels in Masinigudi also.
ReplyDeleteNice blog on Masinaguli Wild life. Masinaguli is part of the five ranges – Masinagudi, Thepakadu, Mudumalai, Kargudi and Nellakota of the sanctuary and is cousin of Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary. There exists amazing places to visit in Mudumalai along with the Sanctuary mentioned, which attracts a huge crowd of travelers every year.
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