The Mudumalai sanctuary lies on the northern and north-western side of the Nilgiri (Blue Mountains), about 80 km north-west of Coimbatore in the extreme north-western corner of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala states in southern India.
This 321Sq Km wide sanctuary includes a National Park measuring an area of 103-sq-kms. The sanctuary has various mixtures of flat land, open grassland, swamp and valleys. Apart from the wide range of animal and bird life, the rich fauna of this sanctuary has made Mudumalai very popular with wildlife enthusiast.
There are tigers at Mudumalai, though it takes a lot of luck and determination to spot one of these big cats that are such masters of secrecy. But there are several other creatures of the jungle that can be sighted more easily.
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| Suggested Itinerary |
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Day 1: |
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- Night Departure from Chennai by train
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Day 2: |
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- 0615 hrs Arrival at Mettupalayam
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- 0700 hrs Departure from Mettupalayam Railway station
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- 1000 hrs Breakfast at Ooty & proceed to Mudumalai
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- 1230 hrs Arrival at Mudumalai and check in to the Resort
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- 1300 hrs Lunch at the resort
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- 1400 hrs Drive to Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary for Safari
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- 1500 hrs to 1700 hrs Wildlife safari inside sanctuary (45 min. each safari)
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- 1900 hrs Campfire followed by dinner at the resort
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- 2200 hrs Lights off & overnight stay at Mudumalai
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Day 3: |
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- 0600 hrs Drive to Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary for Safari
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- 0700 hrs to 0900 hrs Wildlife safari inside sanctuary (45 min. each safari)
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- 0930 hrs Return to resort followed by breakfast
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- 1030 hrs Check out from resort and drive back to Mettupalayam
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- 1700 hrs Return to Coimbatore
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- Evening Departure from Mettupalayam by train
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Day 4: |
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- Early morning Expected arrival at Chennai
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The Package Cost |
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(The Package cost depends on the Group Size / Mode of Transport / Food Preference / Other Connected Services) |
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Food |
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- Simple vegetarian food will be served during the complete trip
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(Non-Veg menu can be organized at additional cost on prior information & subject to feasibility) |
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Package cost includes: |
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- Overnight stay accommodation at the Forest Guest House / Resort / Hotel / In open (subject to the location of the visit)
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- Food as mentioned in the itinerary
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- Basic Survival Ration, in case if trekking is involved
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- Entry fee into the Reserve Forest
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- Bonfire (Subject to feasibility & permission from concerned authorities)
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Package cost does not include: |
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- Transportation from own location to destination and back (can be organized at additional cost)
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- Food other than mentioned in the itinerary
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- Entry fee into any other places of visit
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- Camera charges / Safari charges / Dharshan charges, etc
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- Snacks during bonfire (can be organized at additional cost on prior information & subject to feasibility)
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- Personal expenses, if any
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Note: |
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- The trip can be customized as per the groups exact interest.
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- No guarantee will be given on sighting any wildlife / Birds / Plants, etc during the trek.
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- Since the area of visit may have only the basic amenities for stay, its advisable to carry own bed sheet / blanket along with personal toiletries for overnight stay.
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- All participants are requested to carry their personal medicines, if any.
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- All participants are requested to carry a bed sheet (this can be a standby in case of any shortage of the same in the Forest Guest House).
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- Its the responsibility of the coordinating person / team leader of the participating group to collect and maintain the emergency contact details of each participant.
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- Outdoor activities are not mandatory and will be subject to weather as well as feasibility conditions.
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- All participants are requested to follow the law of nature to ensure that the ecology of the mother earth is preserved at its best.
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- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the forest area.
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- Basic Survival Ration will be provided by the organizer, subject to the exact need / feasibility.
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- The area of visit is under the control of Forest Department and there may be any last minute restriction to enter into the assigned area without prior notice
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- The organizer is not responsible for any untoward incident if happens during the course of the trip. However, basic precautions will be taken by the organizer to ensure that the trip ends in a good note.
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Mongoose Nature Trails Activities |
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(Subject to feasibility / time availability / permission from concerned authorities) |
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Nature Activities: |
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- Trekking (Mild / Medium / Hard Treks)
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Wild Crafts: |
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- Fun & Learn with Rope Knots
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- Improvised Chopsticks, etc.
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Hobbies: |
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- Solving the Rubiks Cube (Basic), etc.
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General: |
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- Self Defence Basics (Body Techniques / Nunchaku / Silambam)
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- Life Saving / First Aid (Basics), etc.
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Safari timing: |
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- Morning 0700 hrs to 0900 hrs
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- Evening 1500 hrs to 1700 hrs
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- Duration of each safari is 45 Min.
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| "Knowing is not doing; Doing is doing" |
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I hear, I forget! I see, I remember!! I do, I understand!!! |
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Explore a Memorable Experience!!! |
