Mudumalai National Park
🇮🇳 India
🐯 Tiger Prowls Mudumalai's Monsoon TrailsMudumalai National Park is a protected jungle reserve situated where the borders of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala meet in southern India. This protected area features dense deciduous forest, tropical woodlands, and winding dirt trails that pass beneath towering trees and thick green undergrowth.
11.570° N 76.595° E
Wildlife
⭐ Iconic Species
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Asian Elephant
Elephas maximus
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Axis Deer
Axis axis
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Tiger
Panthera tigris
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Gayal
Bos frontalis
📊 Most Spotted
Pearl-necked Dove
Spilopelia chinensis
Plum-headed Parakeet
Psittacula cyanocephala
Oriental Magpie-Robin
Copsychus saularis
Indian Giant Squirrel
Ratufa indica
Brahminy Starling
Sturnia pagodarum
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus
White-cheeked Barbet
Psilopogon viridis
Coppersmith Barbet
Psilopogon haemacephalus
Long-tailed Shrike
Lanius schach
Common Peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Jungle Myna
Acridotheres fuscus
Bonnet Macaque
Macaca radiata
⭐ Iconic Species
★ Asian Elephant
Elephas maximus
★ Axis Deer
Axis axis
★ Tiger
Panthera tigris
★ Gayal
Bos frontalis
📊 Most Spotted
Indian Giant Squirrel
Ratufa indica
Bonnet Macaque
Macaca radiata
Sambar
Rusa unicolor
Wild Boar
Sus scrofa
Indian Gray Mongoose
Herpestes edwardsi
Blackbuck
Antilope cervicapra
Dhole
Cuon alpinus
Indian Hare
Lepus nigricollis
Indian Palm Squirrel
Funambulus palmarum
Tufted Langur
Semnopithecus priam
Common Palm Civet
Paradoxurus hermaphroditus
Stripe-necked Mongoose
Herpestes vitticollis
📊 Most Spotted
Pearl-necked Dove
Spilopelia chinensis
Plum-headed Parakeet
Psittacula cyanocephala
Oriental Magpie-Robin
Copsychus saularis
Brahminy Starling
Sturnia pagodarum
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus
White-cheeked Barbet
Psilopogon viridis
Coppersmith Barbet
Psilopogon haemacephalus
Long-tailed Shrike
Lanius schach
Common Peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Jungle Myna
Acridotheres fuscus
Black-rumped Flameback
Dinopium benghalense
Tickell's Blue Flycatcher
Cyornis tickelliae
📊 Most Spotted
Bengal Monitor
Varanus bengalensis
Indian Chameleon
Chamaeleo zeylanicus
Golden Tree Snake
Chrysopelea ornata
Ahaetulla oxyrhyncha
Ahaetulla oxyrhyncha
Indian Black Turtle
Melanochelys trijuga
Oriental Garden Lizard
Calotes versicolor
Chequered Keelback
Fowlea piscator
Collared Cat Snake
Boiga nuchalis
Indian Day Gecko
Cnemaspis indica
Western Ghats Flying Lizard
Draco dussumieri
Keeled Indian Mabuya
Eutropis carinata
Northern House Gecko
Hemidactylus flaviviridis
Recent sightings in Mudumalai National Park
LIVEiNaturalistAnimal Events
1Dry Season Ungulate Concentration
During the drier months, massive herds of Axis Deer and Sambar gather around shrinking waterholes and open grasslands, offering exceptional viewing opportunities.
2Monsoon Elephant Migration and Foraging
The arrival of monsoon rains triggers lush vegetation growth, drawing family herds of Asian Elephants into the regenerating valleys to feed.
3Canopy Wildlife Activity Peak
As forest canopies shift through seasonal changes, arboreal and semi-arboreal mammals like the Indian Giant Squirrel exhibit heightened foraging and vocalization activities.
Sighting Calendar
Average chance of spotting the park's most-spotted species, month by month
- 1Dry Season Ungulate Concentration
- 2Monsoon Elephant Migration and Foraging
- 3Canopy Wildlife Activity Peak
Sighting Zones
Warmer areas are where all species together are recorded most often.
Essentials
Climate
What visitors saw
We continued to sight more spotted deer, peahen, peacocks, langurs.
We managed to see Elephants, Deer, Monkeys, Peacocks, although we weren't fortunate enough to spot a Tiger, but we did come across a few paw prints :) Following breakfast and check-out, we proceeded towards Bandipur National Park in Karnataka.
The latter especially we were buzzing about seeing, as unlike elephant we had either never seen or only seen on one occasion the Dhole.
Quick answers
What animals can you see in Mudumalai National Park?
The most likely sightings are Axis Deer (seen by about 80% of wildlife watchers), Pearl-necked Dove (seen by about 80% of wildlife watchers), Plum-headed Parakeet (seen by about 70% of wildlife watchers), Oriental Magpie-Robin (seen by about 70% of wildlife watchers), Indian Giant Squirrel (seen by about 60% of wildlife watchers) — among 851 recorded vertebrate species, based on citizen-science data from GBIF.
When is the best time to visit Mudumalai National Park for wildlife?
April has the highest combined sighting rate for the park's top species in our month-by-month GBIF data. The full sighting calendar on this page shows each species' best months.
Can you see Asian Elephant in Mudumalai National Park?
Yes — about 40% of wildlife watchers report a Asian Elephant sighting in Mudumalai National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see Axis Deer in Mudumalai National Park?
Yes — about 80% of wildlife watchers report a Axis Deer sighting in Mudumalai National Park, based on 72 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see Tiger in Mudumalai National Park?
It's possible but not guaranteed: about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Tiger sighting in Mudumalai National Park, based on 1 verified sighting from GBIF citizen-science data. Sightings take luck and time in the field.
Can you see Gayal in Mudumalai National Park?
Yes — about 40% of wildlife watchers report a Gayal sighting in Mudumalai National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Where Wildlife Score
How good is this park for seeing wildlife?Biodiversity
ExcellentHow rich is the wildlife?
Sighting
Very goodHow likely to see animals?
Experience
Very goodHow easy and pleasant is the visit?
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