Madhumalai-a wildlife sanctuary

Madhumalai means old hills. Madhumalai Sanctuary, rich in bio-diversity and dense vegetation, is sandwiched between the Bandipur and Annamalai sanctuaries, and together the three form the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats, with the Mysore-Ooty highway passing through it. It is situated at an elevation of 1000 metres and extends over an area of 321 sq. kms where lie the sanctuary between Kerala and Karnataka states. It was one of the first wildlife sanctuaries in the country and is home to the spotted deer, tiger, wild boar & sloth bear. Otters and crocodiles inhabit the Moyar River.

Getting there:
Air:
The nearest Airport is in Coimbatore, Bangalore.

Rail:
The nearest rail junction is in Ooty, Mysore and Coimbatore.

Road:
Madumalai can be accessed from three states- Karnataka via Mysore, which is only 91 km away; Tamil Nadu (where the sanctuary is located) through Ooty, which is 64 km away and from Kerala through Coimbatore (160 km). You can also board a bus from the Ooty bus stand.

Accommodation:
Jungle Retreat, Blue Valley Jungle Resorts, The Monarch Safari park, Casa Deep Woods, Safari Land Resorts

Weather and Best Time To Visit:
Mar - Jun 30* C. Oct - Mar 20* C. Jul - Sep 24* C. The climate is comfortable all through the year.

However, the best time to visit is between April-June and September-December.