Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is located near to Kerala-Karnataka Border. It is connected with Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu and Bandipur Wild life Sanctuary in Karnataka. An enormous variety of wild animals including Elephants, Bison, Tigers and various species of Deer and Monkeys, are seen here. The Forest Department organizes Jungle Safari in two sessions, in Morning and Evening. The drive through these lush green forests on National Highway itself is rejuvenating and may give opportunity to see some wild life.
Entry Fee:
Adults : Rs 115
Students/Children : Rs 40
Still Camera : Rs 38
Jeep Safari Charge : 500/- Person
Visit Timings:
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary has two entry times, morning and evening .
Morning, from 0700 h to 0900 h.
Evening, from 1500 h to 1700 h
Morning entry is limited for 40 Jeeps to the forest
Evening entry is limited for 20 Jeeps to the forest
Morning is the good time to visit Muthanga Wild Life sanctuary
Places to Visit near Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary:
Jain Temple, Edakkal Cave, RARS and Heritage Museum are the nearby tourist attractions
Calicut to Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary Route: Calicut-Thamarassery-Vythiri-Chundel- Kalpetta-Meenangadi –Sulthan Bathery- Muthanga. Calicut to Muthanga distance is 111 km, covered in 3 h 10 min.
Bangalore to Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary Route: Bangalore-Mysore- Gundalpet(Turn right on Calicut route) – Muthanga. Bangalore to Muthanga distance is 240 km, covered in 5 h.
Mysore to Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary Route: Mysore- Gundalpet(Turn right on Calicut route) – Muthanga. Mysore to Muthanga distance is 100 km, covered in 2 h.
Nearest Railway Station to Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary is Mysore Railway Station at a distance of 100 km, covered in 2 h . Kozhikode Railway Station, known as Calicut (CLT) to Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary distance is 111 km, covered in 3 h 20 min.
Nearest airport to Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary at Kozhikode (Calicut), known as Karipur International Airport (CCJ) at 125 km covered in 3h 20 min.
Bangalore Airport to Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary is 283 km, covered in 5h 50 min. It is presently known as Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR).
How to Reach Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary:
Muthunga is located near Karnataka border in Wayanad – Mysore route.
From Kalpetta Town : Kalpetta – Meenangadi – Sulthan Bathery – Mysore Road
From Sulthan Bathery : Sulthan Bathery – Mysore Road
From Mananthavady : Mananthavady – Panamaram- Nadavayal-Sulthan Bathery – Mysore Road
Distance to Muthanga Sanctuary
| From Place | Distance (in Km) |
|---|---|
| Bangalore | 240 km |
| Calicut | 110 km |
| Mysore | 107 km |
| Kalpetta | 35 km |
| Sulthan Bathery | 13 km |