Mukurthi National Park is one of major attractions of the Nilgiris. It is located on the south eastern corner of the Nilgiris Plateau. The area contains a viable population of Nilgiri Thar (Hermitragus hilocrius).
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Mukurthi National Park is one of major attractions of the Nilgiris. It is located on the south eastern corner of the Nilgiris Plateau. The area contains a viable population of Nilgiri Thar (Hermitragus hilocrius).
It stands 8380 feet above the sea and commands one of the most magnificent views to be seen in India. It is noticeable owing to its curious shape which is that of an acute right angled triangle with one side almost vertical. The view from this peak is one of finest in South India.
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Due to the tough terrain and difficult accessibility of the area, biotic interference is limited. Trekking along the prescribed trek routes and vehicle drives in the existing roads are the activities permitted.
Entry into this National Park is now prohibited.
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Mukurthi NP stands 8380 feet above the sea and commands one of the most magnificent views to be seen in India. It is noticeable owing to its curious shape which is that of an acute right angled triangle with one side almost vertical. The view from this peak is one of finest in South India. It offers beautiful landscape views.
The Mukurthi dam has been built at the foot of this hill under Pykara hydro electricity scheme. The dam is situated at a distance of 32 km from Ooty and the peak is reached by walk for a distance of 9 km from there. The Mukurthi Dam was constructed in the year 1938.
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Mukkurthi National Park is approachable through 4 different routes.
Avalanchi which is 30 km. from Ooty From Avalanchi, Upper Bhavani is reached by road (25 km), from where the sanctuary area beings after Upper Bhavani Dam.
From Anumapuram near Pykara which is 24 kms. from Ooty in the Ooty – Gudalur – Mysore Road and then reaching Porthimund Dam.
The third entry point for Nilgiris Peak area is near T.R.Bazaar in the Ooty – Gudalur – Mysore road via Terrace estate road reaching Mudimund (40 km).
The fourth entry point is via, Parsons valley road, which leads to Western Catchment II and III.
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