Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, Nature reserve in Radhapuram, India
The Kalakkad Mundanthurai reserve spans 895 square kilometers of tropical wet evergreen forest, featuring elevations from 40 to 1,800 meters in Tamil Nadu.
The protected area emerged in 1988 through the merger of Kalakad and Mundanthurai Wildlife Sanctuaries, established in 1962 within the Tirunelveli district.
The reserve maintains connections with 145 surrounding hamlets, where local residents practice traditional activities while interacting with the natural environment.
Visitors need advance permits for guided treks, with accommodations available at Chital Cottage, Hornbill Cottage, and Tahr House in the Mundanthurai section.
The reserve forms catchment areas for 14 rivers and streams, providing essential water resources for irrigation and drinking in surrounding regions.
Location: Tamil Nadu
Inception: 1988
Elevation above the sea: 1,800 m
Part of: Western Ghats
Website: http://kmtr.co.in
GPS coordinates: 8.68333,77.31667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47
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