| Mudumalai, Tamil Nadu -Located at the base of Ooty, Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is an expanse of serenity and beauty. It makes for a wonderful family holiday with its variety of colourful flora and fauna, and is famous among bird watchers as well. Here you will get to see a variety of animals, like grey langurs, wild elephants, panthers, spectacled cobras, pit vipers, sloth bears, and ungulates. You will also get to see a few endangered species like the Indian giant squirrel, the flying lizard, and the Indian leopard. However, many tourists come to spot the majestic tiger, as Mudumalai is a tiger reserve. The Moyar River runs through the reserve create a rich habitat that houses 13 per cent of mammal species in India. Bird lovers won’t be disappointed either. Birds like the Malabar trogon, rufous bellied hawk eagle, Bonelli’s eagle, Malabar grey hornbill, black-and-orange flycatcher, and striped tit-babblers are just some of the species found here. When here, don’t forget to take the narrow-gauge toy train and visit Ooty for a few days. |
