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.
Muthanga Wildlife Safari Fee:
- Adults : Rs 350
- Students/Children : Rs 175
- Foreigner : Rs 700
- Still Camera : Rs 45
- Video Camera : Rs 255
- Jeep Safari Package (4 Persons – Indian) : Rs 2,100
- Jeep Safari Package (4 Persons – Foreigner) : Rs 4,200
Muthanga wildlife safari rates updated on 31 Dec 2024
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary Timing:
- Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary has two entry times, morning and evening .
- Morning, from 0700 h to 0900 h.
- Evening, from 1500 h to 1700 h
- As there is limited number of entry per day, it is better to be in the queue atleast one hour before
- Calicut to Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary Route: Calicut-Thamarassery-Vythiri-Chundel- Kalpetta-Meenangadi –Sulthan Bathery- Muthanga.
- 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. 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).
- 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 92 km, covered in 2 h . Kozhikode Railway Station, known as Calicut (CLT) to Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary distance is 117 km, covered in 3 h 20 min.
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
Muthanga Forest Closing Time
If you are traveling from Bangalore to Wayanad or Mysore to Wayanad late evening, it is necessary to know Muthanga Forest Closing Time. When you travel from Gundlupete – Muthanga route, the entry point at 12 km from Gundlupete closes by 9 PM. Traffic through the forest is restricted during the night and it reopens at 6 AM.
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 |
FAQs: Answers by Destination Expert
October to March is the best time to visit Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary where you have more chances of sightings.
There are safaris in the morning (Starts at 7 AM) and in the afternoon (Starts at 3 PM). During season, you may have to be in the queue at least one hour prior to the start time as there is no online booking facility presently.
There are many hotels, resorts and homestays near Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary. You can contact us for booking hotels with safari.
Mysore Airport is the nearest Airport to Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary. Mysore Airport to Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is 92 km. Calicut Airport to Muthanga distance is 117 km.
Jain Temple, Edakkal Cave, RARS and Heritage Museum, Cheengeri trekking are the nearby tourist attractions.