Mukurthi National Park is an 80sq km protected area located in the south-eastern corner of the Nilgiris Plateau in the Western Ghats mountain range of South India. The park is a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, India's first International Biosphere Reserve. It is one of the most scenic spots in the Western Ghats with lakes, view points and adjoins Kerala on its south. It is an ideal getaway for nature lovers who also would like to spot wildlife. The leopard, tiger and the Nilgiri Tahr are its prime residents.
20kms from Parson Valley is the Western Catchments, the nature lovers paradise. Rolling grassy meadows interspersed with temperate sholas occupying depression and valleys makes the landscape extremely picturesque and ethereal in its primeval beauty and grandeur.
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| Suggested Itinerary |
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Day 1: |
| Departure Chennai |
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- Evening – Departure from Chennai by evening train
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Day 2: |
| Trek to Western Catchments |
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- Early Morning – Arrival at Coimbatore Railway station & drive to Ooty
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- Arrival at Ooty followed by refreshment & breakfast
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- Post Breakfast Drive to Porthmund Dam & start trek to Western Catchments
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- Lunch (packed lunch) & resume the trek
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- Afternoon Start return trek to Porthmund Dam & start for Mukurthi by trek or vehicle
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- Arrival at Mukurthi Fishing Hut followed by tea
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- Dinner & overnight at Mukurthi Fishing Hut
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Day 3: |
| Trek to Mukurthi view points (Tamil Nadu-Kerala border inside the forest) |
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- Early Morning Tea & start trek into Mukurthi Wildlife Sanctuary
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- Afternoon Return trek to Mukurthi Fishing Hut followed by lunch
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- Post Lunch Drive to Coimbatore via Ooty
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- Night Departure from Coimbatore by train
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Day 4: |
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- Early Morning 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 covers: |
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- 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners, morning & evening tea with biscuits
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- Trekking charges, Accommodation charges, Permission charges, etc.
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- Road transport charge from Coimbatore to Coimbatore for the entire itinerary
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Package does not cover: |
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- Travel from Chennai to Coimbatore & back
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- Entry fee into any place of visit
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- Any additional facility provided other than the already prescribed ones
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Note: |
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- The trip can be customized as per the group’s 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, it’s 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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- It’s 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 Rubik’s 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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| "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!!! |
