About Mukkurthi National Park :
Located on the high altitudes of the Nilgiris, 40 kms from Udhagamandalam.
It contains a viable population of Nigiri Tahr (Hamitrgus-hilocrius),
Sambar, Nilgiri Marten, Barking deer Located on the high altitudes of the
Nilgiris, comprising rolling downs interspersed with temperate sholas, this
park is also a part of Nilgiri Bio-sphere reserve and situated 40 km from
Udhagamandalam. It contains a viable population on Nilgiri Thar
(Hamitragus-hilocrius), Sambhar, Barking deer, Nilgiri marten and otter,
Jungle cat, Jackal etc. Avifauna consists of hill birds viz laughing and
whistling thrushes, woodcock, wild pigeon and black eagle. Butter-flies with
Himalayan affinity like the Blue Admiral, Indian Red Admiral, Indian
Fritillary, Indian Cabbage white, Hedge blues and rainbow trouts can be also
be seen.Trekking routes exist from Parsan valley, portimund, pykara etc.
Trout fishing is recommended in the rivers and lakes of Mukurthi. Permission
from Asst. Director, Fisheries Department, Udhagai, must be obtained in
advance for fishing.
Mukkurthi
National Park
