India/Tamil Nadu /Nilgiris /Ooty
Mukerti National Park and Lake, Ooty, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Mukerti National Park and the lake are widespread across the whole of the eastern region, irrespective of being located in the southern most part of the Nilgiri. The park is a home to numerous animals and has been constructed in a way that they can freely live under protected forests. The park is under the management of Government and a lot of efforts have been taken by them for saving the wildlife especially the endangered and extinct species of animals. Mukerti Lake has been constructed with a park and it is flocked by various species of birds. The water in the lake is a boon for the ducks living here and makes it an ideal environment for them. The lake also provides boating services to the visitors and people enjoy boating in the lake after taking a walk in the park. Nilgiri Thar also known as Hamitragus Hilocrius is the major attraction of this park. The park is full of Sambhar, barking deer, Nilgiri Marten, Otter, Jungle cats and Jackals. Some of the easily spotted birds include laughing and whistling thrushes, Woodcock, Wild pigeon and Black Eagle. A great variety of butterflies including the blue admiral, Indian Red Admiral, Indian Cabbage White, Hedge Blues, Rainbow trouts and the Indian Fritillary can also be spotted in the park.
Mukerti National Lake, Ooty
HistoryEdit
N.A.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 2 Hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Indian Coffee House ; NH 67, Gudalur, Tamil Nādu ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Ooty is well connected by a road network and national highways 67. The tourist can reach to Ooty by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.
Bus : Ooty is well connected with all most all south Indian cities by bus. There are regular bus services from Mysore (Rs 300), Bangalore (Rs 600), Chennai (Rs 650) and also from many cities in Kerala. State owned and private vehicles ply on this route. Many tourist services providers offer package trips to Ooty from many south Indian cities. These will charge about Rs 4 per km.
Train : The hill station of Ooty has a railway station of its own. It is called the Udhagamandalam railway station and can be reached by The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (a.k.a. Toy Train) from Mettupalayam which is 47 km away from Ooty, is the nearest major railway station. There are regular train services from Coimbatore and Chennai to Mettupalayam. Mettupalayam and Conoor are connected to Ooty with toy trains. Taxis are available from Mettupalayam to Ooty and fare is about Rs 1,000. Udhagamandalam railway station: 0423-2442246.
Air : There is no airport in ooty. Coimbatore airport is the nearest airport and is around 105 km from Ooty. A number of private airlines give provide services to Coimbatore. Coimbatore is well connected with many south Indian cities by air including Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai and Hyderabad. Pre-paid Taxi fare from Coimbatore to Ooty is about Rs 2,500. Coimbatore International Airport: 0422 259 2155.
Others : N.A.
Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
