Tripnomadic/India

Attractions

Scenic, Wildlife

Altitude

1000 m

STD Code

0423

Best Season

December to May

State/Code

Masinagudi/643223

LANGUAGES

Tamil, Baduga and Kannada

OVERVIEW

Masinagudi Travel Guide

Masinagudi is a beautiful hill town in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. Travel one kilometre from Ooty to reach this fantastic destination. It forms part of the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. Dark green forests cover the white waterfall, and gushing rivers set a multifold picturesque view of Masinagudi. The place is waiting for wildlife and nature lovers. It becomes the office visit of most of the wildlife photographers. Jeep safari is famous for Masinagudi and vice versa.

The occupation of people here mainly depends on tourism and agriculture. Estate cottages and sliding houses are the living nature of the people. It is an adventurous experience for people living there because most wild animals wander at night. Tourists can have great chaos through sightseeing the whole town. Tourists planning to visit also prepare for camping here. It is a perched top place from sea level, so it exposes a tropical climate. Late winters between October and May are the best-suited climate to visit Masinagudi as people experience warm weather during summer. Here are some of the places available to guide you on the trip.

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Best Tourists Places In Masinagudi

  • Jeep Safari
  • Maravakandy Dam
  • Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Moyar River
  • Theppakadu Elephant Camp

Jeep Safari

Rent a jeep and explore the whole Masinagudi! This trip will take tourists on an exciting journey rather than their monotonous plan. In this safari, tourists can view the rarely seen wildlife creatures throughout their way. Long high trees and birds that nest on the trees lead you to the destination. A guide will accompany you on the ride to explain and explore more about the places. It is fun-filled to look at the elephants following you when it notices you. Birds themselves bumble in joy seeing the tourists. By this ride, we feel more connected to the mesmerising mother nature. It is the adrenaline rushing moment when you look at tigers in the passage among the dense forests.

Maravakandy Dam

If you are a wildlife photography lover visiting Masinagudi, no place other than Maravakandy Dam would better fulfil your dream. This dam was built more than fifty-year ago and looks absolute in the early morning. Lush green trees and bushes surround the dam to add extra beauty. It is the primary water source to a hydroelectric powerhouse located near. An animal watching tower was situated by the Dam’s side to exhibit some eyelids sticking to views of nature. From this place, you can click the picture of unique birds and animal species. It is the place of animals to quench their thirst. Tourists can experience Tigers and elephants during their morning visit.

Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

Tourists achieve the main motive of your visit to Masinagudi here. It is the home of many endangered wildlife species and has been serving as a tiger reserve. More Indian Leopards, Bengal tigers and Indian elephants stay here. Nature lovers get delighted in looking at this place because tourists can view three types of forest in one place: the tropical moist deciduous, tropical dry deciduous and southern tropical dry thorn forest. The season between December to June is the best time to visit this place. It is the adrenaline rushing moment when you look at tigers here during your safari. Even wild beasts like Bengal tigers and Indian leopards have a conversation with you if you are lucky. This sizable National park is divided into five ranges: Masinagudi, Thepakadu, Mudumalai, Kargudi and Nellakota.

Moyar River

This river separates Bandipur and Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary. The river originates from a small town, Moyar. With abundant beauty and rich biodiversity, this mixes in the Bhavani river at the end. The alluring nature of this place occupies the camera of photographers. Animals like elephants and tigers arrive here to quench their thirst in the morning and evening. Fishing and boating are the amusements readily available here to enhance your experience.

Theppakadu Elephant Camp

Masinagudi is a place for wildlife lovers, and tourists can experience them at a minimal distance. Nature enthusiasts, wanderers and photographers adhere to the Theppakadu elephant camp, looking at the friendly behaviour of elephants. A considerable number of elephants are accommodated here and trained here. The elephant entices the tourists through their admiring lifestyle and habitat. The camp allows the tourists to feed the elephants.

Apart from these places, Masinagudi suits for camping and adventure stay. Through that, we can explore the flora and fauna sources of the site. It creates a magical feel in the stomach to stay inside the tent and feel the chill breeze and denseness protecting us from wild animals. Get ready for a tour to Masinagudi with trekking stuff and a tent!