MUDUMALAITRAVEL GUIDE
"An exotic side of India's Fauna"
Established in 1938 and now expanded to cover a 124 sq. miles (322 sq. kms), the sanctuary consists of mixed and moist deciduous forests and is bounded to the north by Bandipur National Park in Karnataka and to the west by Wynad sanctuary in Kerala. Spend the day exploring the sanctuary. The birdlife is rich and extensive including the beautiful Malabar Trogon, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Malabar Great Black Woodpecker and several avian predators such as the Crested Hawk Eagle and the Crested Serpent Eagle. Herds of wild elephant, gaur and other animals move freely between Bandipur, Mudumalai and the neighbouring forests. Although the tiger is present throughout the sanctuary, it is rarely seen. Leopards are more often seen, particularly in the Kargudi area. The dhole or wild dog, which hunts in packs, is another important predator. Deer species include the beautiful Cheetal (spotted deer), Sambar, muntjac (barking deer) and the tiny mouse deer or Indian chevrotain. Other animals include the wild boar, bonnet macaques and the common langur. The giant squirrel and the flying squirrel are present, though more often heard than seen.
