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Muthanga is a rain forest reserve which is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Region.It is connected to two other major sanctuaries: Bandipur National Park in Karnataka and Mudumalai Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu.Vegetation was moist deciduous forest.This region comprises several rare herbs and medicinal plants. It is an ideal destination to watch herds of wild elephants.The sanctuary is also home to Leopards,Gaur,Sambar,Cheetal,Barking Deer,Hanuman Langur ,Slender Loris ,Tigers,birds,butterflies and insects.
Kalpetta:42 kms
S.Bathery:17 kms
Mananthavady:59 kms
Best season to visit:Nov-May
This ecoregion houses India’s Largest elephant population. It also has the rare and endemic Niligiri tahr. The threatened tiger, leopard, sloth bear, gaur all roam here. The ghats also provides habitat to a rich variety of bird species, some of which include Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon, Malabar Grey Hornbill, White-Bellied Treepie, White-Bellied Shortwing, Grey-Headed Bulbul, Brachyophidium, Dravidogecko, Melanophidium and many more. Check out all rain forests in India also.
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