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Muthanga

 

Muthanga is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere region. It is a rain foprest reserve connected to two major sanctuaries - Bandipur National Pak and Mudumalai Sanctuary in Tamilnadu. The vegetation is predominently moist deciduous forest with smaller streches of swamp, teak forests, bamboo and tall grass. amidst such fertile and varied flora, this region hosts several rare herbs and medicinal plants. With numerous watering holes, Muthanga has a large population of pachyderms, and has been declared a project elephant site. Other animal species include Leopards, Gaur, Sambar, Cheeta, Barking deer, Hanuman Lengur and Slender loris. the reserve is also home to a small population of tigers. In addition there is also profusion of birds, butterflies and insects.

 

Distance: Kalpetta: 42kms. Sulthan Bathery:17km. Mananthavady:59kms.

 

Entry time: 7am-10am

            2pm-5pm