Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is a large forest area in southern India covering multiple landscape types, from dry woodlands to denser forest zones. The reserve provides habitat for tigers, elephants, and many other wildlife species across different ecological zones.

The area became a wildlife sanctuary in 2008 and received tiger reserve status in 2013 as India's fourth such reserve. This recognition marked a major effort to protect the region's endangered wildlife populations.

Indigenous groups such as the Irulas and Soliga practice traditional honey gathering and farming within the reserve's forest villages.

Visitors can explore the reserve through organized vehicle safaris that typically run on weekends in the designated zones. Early morning trips offer the best chances to spot wildlife in their natural behavior.

The reserve serves as a connecting corridor between two major mountain ranges, allowing wildlife populations to move and breed across five different protected areas. This natural link plays a critical role in maintaining genetic diversity among the region's animals.

Location: Erode district

Inception: 2008

Elevation above the sea: 1,200 m

GPS coordinates: 11.00000,77.00000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:30