Mukurthi National Park, National park in Nilgiris district, India
The Mukurthi National Park extends over 78 square kilometers of high-altitude terrain, reaching elevations of 2,629 meters in the Western Ghats mountain range.
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department established this protected area in 2001 to preserve the natural habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr and other endemic species.
The protected lands within Mukurthi National Park hold ecological importance for local communities who maintain traditional practices of environmental stewardship.
Visitors can access the park through Udagamandalam, located 45 kilometers away, with guided tours available from September to November and February to May.
The park contains specialized montane grasslands and forests that support 325 threatened species, including tigers, elephants, and numerous endemic plants.
Location: Nilgiris district
Inception: 2001
Elevation above the sea: 2,629 m
Part of: Western Ghats
Website: https://forests.tn.gov.in/pages/view/MUKURTHI-NATIONAL-PARK
GPS coordinates: 11.26667,76.47500
Latest update: June 10, 2025 18:22
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