Nature Book - Wayand Wildlife Conservancy

Nature Book - Wayanad Wildlife Conservancy

Nature Book - Wayanad wildlife conservancy is also a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere reserve, contiguous with Madumalai sanctuary in neighbouring Tamilnadu and Bandipur Sanctuary in Karnataka, covering an area of approximately 500 sq. kms.

Nature Book - The sanctuary is also known as Muthanga, and is some 18 kms from the district headquarters at , Sultan Bathery (Sultan's Battery).

Nature Book - Grasses and bamboo are found in abundance in these forests, among the moist deciduous forests. It is home to great herds of deer, elephants, and Gaur. Many types of monkeys are also seen, as well as those elusive animals, such as the Slender Loris.

Visit Permits for muthanga wildlife conservancy and nilgiri biosphere reserve can be obtained from:

NAME AND CONTACT ADDRESS - NILGIRI / MUTHANGA

District Forest Officer's office Mananthody, around 50 kms from the district headquarters of Sultan Bathery
Ph : 91-0496-2540233

Thereafter, meet the Assistant Wildlife Preservation officer's at Muthanga or Tholpatti sanctuary (30 kms from Mananthody) for permission to go inside either of these sanctuaries on jeeps hired from private operators. Taking along guides and wildlife spotters are recommended.