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Located
on the high altitude of the Nilgiris, comprising rolling downs interspersed
with temperate sholas, this park of Nilgiri Bio- sphere reserve
is situated 40 kms. from Udhagamandalam. It contains a viable population
of Nilgiri Thar (Hamitragus - hilocrius), Sambar, Barking deer,
Nilgiri marten and otter jungle cat, jackal, etc. Avifauna consists
of hillbirds viz. Laughing and whistling thrushes, woodcock, wild
pigeon and black eagle, Butterflies with Himalayan affinity like
the Blue Admiral, Indian Red Admiral, Indian Fritillary, Indian
Cabbage white, Hedge blues and rainbow trouts can also be seen.
Trekking routes exist from Parson valley, Pykara etc. Trout fishing
is recommended in the rivers and lakes of Mukurthi. Permission from
Asst. director, Fisheries Department, Udhagai, must be obtained
in advance for fishing.
Located
on the high altitude of the Nilgiris, comprising rolling downs interspersed
with temperate sholas, this park of Nilgiri Bio- sphere reserve
is situated 40 kms. from Udhagamandalam. It contains a viable population
of Nilgiri Thar (Hamitragus - hilocrius), Sambar, Barking deer,
Nilgiri marten and otter jungle cat, jackal, etc. Avifauna consists
of hillbirds viz. Laughing and whistling thrushes, woodcock, wild
pigeon and black eagle, Butterflies with Himalayan affinity like
the Blue Admiral, Indian Red Admiral, Indian Fritillary, Indian
Cabbage white, Hedge blues and rainbow trouts can also be seen.
