MUKURITHI

Mukurithi Timing & Entrance Fees

Lake 9:00 am to 5.30pm Above five years and below 12 years - Rs.10.00, Ad 21 Tips

Timing: Mon-Fri: (Except Tue): 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Sat-Sun: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Fees: Rs 30 per Person (Adults), Rs 10 (Children from 5-12 yrs)

Camera Fees: Still camera Rs 50/- , Video Rs 100

Things to do: Spotting different animals and Birds.

Places nearbyPykara lake(12km), 6th Mile (27km), 9th Mile (22km), Ooty lake (34km), Thunder world (33 km)

Entry fees last updated on 11/29/2016

Mukurthi National Park

                 Mukurthi National Park is a protected area. Previously it was known as "Nilgiris Tahr National Park" . It is situated on a high raised ground at Nilgiris. The park is characterised by montance grassland and shrublands. It is a home to endangered wildlife, including royal Bengal Tiger and Asian Elephant. Its main mammal attraction is the Nilgiri Tahr. It is the India's first International Biosphere Reserve. There are also leopard, sambar deer, barking deer, small Indain civet, shrew, soft furred rat. There are also birds including threatened laughingthrush, whistling thrush, woodcock etc.., Predatory black-winged kite, kestrel etc., may see in the grasslands. This area is also home to the numerous flora. The main objective is to conserve the endangered shola grasslands ecosystem and its epedemic flora and fauna.

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             Mukurthi National Park is a protected area. Previously it was known as "Nilgiris Tahr National Park" . It is situated on a high raised ground at Nilgiris. The park is characterised by montance grassland and shrublands.

21 Reviews and Tips

aigars
11/12/2019 12:51:46 AM

Almost all of you mentioned permission from Forest department. Can you tell where is they office please!

Suresh
2/23/2018 12:09:15 AM

I visited Mukurithi peak and park with my family. Since it is a forest area we got a special permission from the Forest Department.We stayed one night in parsons Valley and next day experienced trekking adventure. We spotted deer and bison. Feel the fresh air, view and admired the nature.

Livonya
12/13/2017 11:11:10 PM

Mukirithi is an awesome place.We went there during winter.We really excited. The whole park will be covered with mist and fog. Don't forget to take locals along with you.

Lazar
9/7/2017 1:14:54 AM

Mukurithi is a beautiful place. One can travel all the way to Upper Bhavani reservoir and have a look at the peak. Trekking requires special permissions from the forest authority. Overall charming place and worth to visit.

Bindhu
7/28/2017 11:27:40 PM

The Mukurthi dam is placed in the National Park area and therefore access to this place requires prior permission of the forest department. The dam itself gives a beautiful view of the hills. The place is very peaceful and all in all, it was a lovely experience.

Bindhu
7/28/2017 11:27:40 PM

The Mukurthi dam is placed in the National Park area and therefore access to this place requires prior permission of the forest department. The dam itself gives a beautiful view of the hills. The place is very peaceful and all in all, it was a lovely experience.

Rupesh
7/12/2017 12:44:07 AM

Mukurthi is one of the best trekking places in Ooty. Since it is a national park and a forest a special permission must be issued from forest department. A trekking spot with nice adventure. You can spot deer, bison etc. You can feel the unpolluted free air and view. Enjoyed the nature at its best.

Nileshwaran
2/3/2017 11:25:29 PM

Mukurithi is a unique tourist spot in Ooty.Mukurthi National Park and Dam visit give an amazing experience.We spend more than 4 hours here.The view of the lake is excellent.Must visit places in Nilgiri District.

Shaheeda Banu
9/9/2016 1:20:39 AM

One of the beguiling peaks in South India, the Mukurthi peak is near to the Mukurthi National park. Nilgiri Tahr is found in more numbers. The view of this place is a treat to the eyes. This spot is renowned for trekking. Need to get prior permission from forest department before visiting this place.

Rajeev
8/9/2016 11:32:57 PM

Mukurthi Dam and Mukurthi Peak are the main attraction of this place. The view of the dam and peak are a feast to our eyes. For Nature Lovers and adventure lovers, it is the must visit places in Nilgiris. It is also the best place for trek lovers.Prior permission from forest department is needed to visit this place.

Samsudeen
8/2/2016 11:15:38 PM

Mukurthi is one of the spellbinding peaks in South India which lies beside the Mukurthi National park.The dam is located in the Mukurthi National park area so if you want to visit the dam you need prior permission from forest department. The dam offers a mesmerizing view of the mountains.

Anitha
7/5/2016 11:09:38 PM

Mukurthi is one of the best places for trekking.You need to get permission from forest department to visit this place.Getting a permission is difficult,but it will be a memorable place if you can manage and get a permission.There is a national park also called Mukurthi National Park is an exceptionally pleasing park to spend some useful hours in a day.You can spot Sambhar Deer, Barking Deer, Otter, Jackals and Jungle cat in this park.The speciality of this park is that you can see a variety of flora and fauna. Mukurthi is the best place for nature lovers and wildlife photographers.

Shankar
7/4/2016 11:16:18 PM

Mukurthi peak is situated 30-33 km from the Ooty main city. It is one of the spellbinding peaks in South India. The Mukurthi dam is located in the National park area so inflicting to this place needs a prior permission from the forest department.On the top of the dam, you can see the mountains which provide the spectacular view.

Sahana
3/15/2016 12:39:05 AM

Mukurthi Peak, Mukurthi National Park and trekking are the things must do in Mukurthi. But it is a restricted place, prior permission from forest department is needed to visit this place.For trek lovers, it is the must see places in Nilgiris. The forest people organizing trekking program, which is very interesting and must experience things in Mukurthi. This is a unique place to enjoy your holidays.

Shalini
2/9/2016 2:31:50 AM

Murkurthi is one of the best tourist spots in Ooty.Murkurthi dam is in National Park, which offers an awesome view of the dam.But you have to get prior permission from the forest department to visit this place.You can try to visit this place instead visiting the usual places in Ooty.The trek to this place is little difficult because of narrow roads, but after reaching you can enjoy the beauty with tranquil surroundings.

Nitish
2/5/2016 1:44:19 AM

Best trekking place in Ooty. You need to get prior permission from forest department for trekking. If you want accommodation for one night in that place there is a small bungalow called fishing hut. It has to be cleaned before you go there and for self-cooking, you need to buy groceries, firewood for cooking.From Mukurthi national park it takes around 3.5 hours to reach the fishing hut. At the foot of the Mukurthi hill, there is a dam. It is a cool place for trek lovers.But it's difficult to get the permission.

Nitish
2/5/2016 1:44:19 AM

Best trekking place in Ooty. You need to get prior permission from forest department for trekking. If you want accommodation for one night in that place there is a small bungalow called fishing hut. It has to be cleaned before you go there and for self-cooking, you need to buy groceries, firewood for cooking.From Mukurthi national park it takes around 3.5 hours to reach the fishing hut. At the foot of the Mukurthi hill, there is a dam. It is a cool place for trek lovers.But it's difficult to get the permission.

Nitish
2/5/2016 1:44:19 AM

Best trekking place in Ooty. You need to get prior permission from forest department for trekking. If you want accommodation for one night in that place there is a small bungalow called fishing hut. It has to be cleaned before you go there and for self-cooking, you need to buy groceries, firewood for cooking.From Mukurthi national park it takes around 3.5 hours to reach the fishing hut. At the foot of the Mukurthi hill, there is a dam. It is a cool place for trek lovers.But it's difficult to get the permission.

Nitish
2/5/2016 1:43:42 AM

Best trekking place in Ooty. You need to get prior permission from forest department for trekking. If you want accommodation for one night in that place there is a small bungalow called fishing hut. It has to be cleaned before you go there and for self-cooking, you need to buy groceries, firewood for cooking.From Mukurthi national park it takes around 3.5 hours to reach the fishing hut. At the foot of the Mukurthi hill, there is a dam. It is a cool place for trek lovers.But it's difficult to get the permission.

Sania
11/11/2015 11:36:22 PM

Best place for trek lovers, but you need to get a prior permission from forest department for trekking. If you want to avail the trekking the forest department itself arrange programmes for trekkers if you get permission from them.The best time to trek is between the month of February to May.

Naren
10/23/2015 3:38:22 AM

Murkurthi National Park is one of the excellent tourists spots to inflict in Nilgiri District, which is the best place for flora and fauna lovers.Murkurthi national park and Murkurthi peak are a key attraction in this place, Nilgiri Thar is main mammal Attraction of this park.One can visit this Murkurthi park after prior permission from Forest Department.It has excellent and different species of flora and fauna.Trekking and camping are available after prior permission.The roads are not so good, so if you want to go for a trekking be sure to go in the proper gear.Tourist facilities not available at this park.There are only controlled visits to the Western Catchment and Avalanche areas of the park are available.

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