A must-visit place for wildlife lovers - Madumalai National Park near Masinagudi

Posted by Sandeep M.
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Jul 24, 2015
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The high concentration of flora and fauna makes the Madumalai National Park a very thrilling place. Madumalai National Park is a perfect place for refreshment with family and friends. Bird watching and Jungle Safari are the most popular activities amongst the visitors. Here is a short description of the jungle.


Madumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the northwestern part of Nilgiri Hills. Masinagudi is one of the booming tourist spots of South. Madumalai, Masinagudi, Kargudi, Nellakota and Thepakadu are the different ranges of the Madumalai National Park. It is a very interesting wildlife sanctuary as around 48 tiger reserves are left open. The jungle safari is one of the major attractions of the Madumalai National Park. The adventurous and the lush green environment of the park gives wildlife lovers a lifetime experience. Madumalai National Park was declared as a tiger reserve in 2007. Masinigudi and Madumalai ranges are very much popular amongst the tourists.


The National Park is home to few endangered species, even you can see a glimpse of the Bengal Tiger. Madumalai National Park is the apt place for wildlife lovers. The visitors will enjoy the thrill of the jungle. For a refreshing vacation, Madumalai National Park is a great option and there are lots of hotels in Madumalai which will make your stay comfortable and memorable. Both, budget and luxury range hotels, are available. You have to just book rooms before you reach the place. The park covers about 321 sq. K.m area of Tamil Nadu. Madumalai National Park is blessed by nature.


It houses varied species of flora and fauna. 2 days stay in the heart of this wildlife hub will satisfy your curiosity of the park. Madumalai National park is also one of the popular Biosphere Reserves of Niligiri. Nilgiri is very beautiful, visit any place of Nilgiri range and will come back with wonderful memories. The lush green surroundings will win your heart. The beautiful landscape covered with lush evergreen forests seems to welcome the visitors warm-heartedly.


Madumalai is a very important National Park of India. Besides tigers, it also houses some other endangered species like Indian white-rumped vulture and long-billed vulture. You will feel great to witness such a variety of wildlife. There are more than 266 types of birds and around 55 species of animals like Indian leopard, gaur, sloth bear, elephant, etc. The Jungle safari is one of the major attractions of the place. It will take you deep inside the jungle, where you can even smell the wild nature. The birds chirping, the elephant crossing your path, the monkeys jumping from tree to tree, all this will make your safari memorable. Elephant ride and angling are also very popular activities here. Madumalai National Park is under consideration of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee to be declared as a World Heritage Site. The region has everything for the visitors, right from budget hotels in Madumalai to good eateries. Madumalai is a full package of refreshment.


It is not a hectic task to reach the place as the nearest airport is Coimbatore which is about 160 km away. Mettupalayam is the nearest railway station which is about 40 km away and it connects all the major cities. Taxis and cabs and private cars are available for sightseeing.


Author Bio: Sandeep is an experienced travel writer and enthusiast blogger. He has explored many known and less-known places in India in the last 10 years. His experience adds to his expert knowledge on the best hotels, different travel routes through trains, flights, and road. He also advises amateur tourists on travel tips on how to book flight and IRCTC Train Booking from one place to another in a smart way, where to look for the best accommodation.

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