Western Ghats

Mukurthi

National Park  ·  Tamil Nadu  ·  Park #81
Flagship species: Nilgiri Tahr
78km² Area
2001Established
1800 – 2554 mElevation
5Key Species
6Best Months

About Mukurthi

Mukurthi National Park protects the highest reaches of the Nilgiris, a cold, wind-swept landscape of montane Shola grasslands among the most ancient and threatened plant communities in India. The Nilgiri tahr finds here one of its most important habitats, with herds grazing the steep grass slopes above the clouds. The park also encompasses the sacred Mukurthi Peak, source of the Bhavani River.

Key wildlife
Nilgiri Tahr 🐐
Asian Elephant 🐘
Dhole 🐕
Nilgiri Marten 🦦
Black-and-orange Flycatcher 🐦
Best time to visit
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