MUKURTHI NATIONAL PARK
Ooty, Nilgiris, Tamilnadu, India
Bordered by Mudumalai National Park and Silent Valley National Park, the Mukurthi National Park is one of the best trekking places in Ooty. The park is part of the Nilgiri Bio Reserve which is India’s first Bio Reserve. The vegetation, climate and appearance of the Park bear a striking resemblance to that of the Himalayas minus the snow. Montane grasslands and shrublands on a high altitude, strong winds, low temperature and sholas scattered around – that’s what the forest is like. There are many rivers and streams running through the park and they are often frequented by the different species of fauna that inhabits the jungle. There are also a few watch towers built by the Forest Department exclusively for researchers and bird watchers. The vegetation mainly consists of rhododendron, raspberries and black berries, otherwise seen commonly in the Himalayas. Intermittently you find fields of lush green grass in the valleys.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
February to May
Best Season To Visit
September to November
Do's & Dont's
- Do enjoy the vast collection of Animals, Trees and Plants of the Sanctuary.
- You are in Sanctuary to see animals and enjoy their behavior. Please do not tease them.
- Do not play any audio-system or musical instrument inside the Sanctuary.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 08:00 AM | 06:00 PM | 15 | 10 |
Other Fee's
- Parking Vehicle Charges Motor Car/Van - 15/-
- Motor Cycle - 5/-
- Still Camera - 25/-
- Handy Camera / Video Camera - 150/-
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Pykara Bus Station |
12.7 KM | 9513508001 |
 Nilambur Railway Station |
71 KM | 139 |
 Coimbatore International Airport |
118 KM | 0422-2592155 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Bikketti | 52.8 KM |
Nearest Temples
SRI PATTEESWARAR SWAMY TEMPLE
Temple dates back to 1500 year period
EACHANARI VINAYAGAR TEMPLE
This temple was built in 1500 A.D.
SRI SUBRAMANYA SWAMY TEMPLE
Lord Muruga is glorified in Thiru Murugatrupadai, a noted work of the Tamil Literature
SRI PALLIKONDA RANGANATHA SWAMI TEMPLE
This temple was built 1000 years ago
PUTRIDANKONDEESWARAR TEMPLE
The Muruga idol is about 5 feet tall in the Sanctum
SRI RANGANATHAR SWAMY TEMPLE
Only temple where Lord Vishnu is Worshipped in Linga form
SRI MANNEESWARAR TEMPLE
Lord graces from Kailasa Vimanam
SRI VELLIANGIRI ANDAVAR TEMPLE
In the 6 feet wide cave, Lord Shiva graces the devotees in the form of Pancha Lingas
SRI AVINASHI LINGESWARAR TEMPLE
This is the first Lord Shiva temple in praised in Thevaram hymns
MANDHIRAGIRI VELAYUDHA SWAMY TEMPLE
Lord Velayudham graces with his 12 hands, holding a flag with Cock symbol
Nearest Attractions
MuseumGASS FOREST MUSEUM
First institution to house exhibits related to forestry
DamWALAYAR DAM
Dam is constructed across the Walayar River
OutdoorBLACK THUNDER THEME PARK
Covers 75 acres of land and has an array of themed rides
FortPALAKKAD FORT
Fort was built in the 1766 A.D. by Hyder Ali
Hill StationOOTY HILL STATION
Often referred to as Queen of hill stations
WaterfallsPYKARA WATERFALLS
Waterfall cascades down from a height of 60 ft in multiple levels
BoatingPYKARA LAKE BOATING
Pykara Dam built on Pykara River amidst dense forest
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