Mudumalai Jungle Safari
About Mudumalai Jungle Safari
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Reception Centre, Ooty-Mysore National Highway (NH 181), Theppakadu, Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu
Weekend queues at the counter are long; arrive 45 mins early or book online.
How RutMe scores this
Managed entirely by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, this eco-tourism safari guides visitors through the protected core habitats of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Traveling via sturdy department buses or rugged open jeeps, the safari moves along designated forest paths to minimize human impact on the environment. It is widely considered one of the best locations in South India to observe Asian elephants, massive Indian gaurs, and diverse bird species roaming free in their natural habitat
- +Best organised wildlife experience in the area
- +Suitable for families and first-time visitors
- +Guided access to approved forest routes
- –Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed
- –Limited seats during peak periods
- –Routes and timings can change
Suggested itinerary
Head back to the reception center area. Grab a quick traditional South Indian breakfast and hot tea at the local Forest Department canteen or nearby eco-eateries.
Walk across the bridge over the Moyar River to enter the Elephant Camp. Watch the massive resident elephants receive their morning ragi food cakes and witness the daily temple ritual.
Wrap up your morning by visiting the internal Wildlife Interpretation Centre and Museum to see the educational taxidermy displays and learn about Nilgiri biodiversity
Opening hours
| Monday | 06:00:00 – 10:30:00 | |
| Tuesday | 06:00:00 – 10:30:00 | |
| Wednesday | 06:00:00 – 10:30:00 | |
| Thursday · Today | 06:00:00 – 10:30:00 | |
| Friday | 06:00:00 – 10:30:00 | |
| Saturday | 06:00:00 – 10:30:00 | |
| Sunday | 06:00:00 – 10:30:00 |
Show timings
| Monday | 06:00 – 10:30 | |
| Monday | 14:00 – 17:00 | |
| Tuesday | 06:00 – 10:30 | |
| Tuesday | 14:00 – 17:00 | |
| Wednesday | 06:00 – 10:30 | |
| Wednesday | 14:00 – 17:00 | |
| Thursday · Today | 06:00 – 10:30 | |
| Thursday · Today | 14:00 – 17:00 | |
| Friday | 06:00 – 10:30 | |
| Friday | 14:00 – 17:00 | |
| Saturday | 06:00 – 10:30 | |
| Saturday | 14:00 – 17:00 | |
| Sunday | 06:00 – 10:30 | |
| Sunday | 14:00 – 17:00 |
