Wildlife & Forests • Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad

Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad

Elephant Corridors & Jungle Jeep Safaris in the Nilgiri Biosphere

Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary forms an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve on the eastern border of Wayanad, celebrated for wild elephant herds, spotted deer, and guided morning jeep safaris.

Wildlife and forest at Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary in Wayanad
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary — Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad • Photo: Dumphasizer (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Why Visit Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary?

  • ✓ Contiguous with Bandipur (Karnataka) and Mudumalai (Tamil Nadu) tiger reserves
  • ✓ High probability of sighting wild Asian elephants, gaur (Indian bison), and spotted deer
  • ✓ Official forest department open jeep safaris with certified driver-guides
  • ✓ Rich birdlife including hornbills, owls, and crested serpent eagles

What to Expect

Visitors arrive early at the forest check post for morning or afternoon safari slots. Department-authorized jeeps take small groups along designated dirt tracks into dry deciduous and bamboo forests. Sightings of elephant herds, chital deer, sambar, and wild boar are common along waterholes.

Things to Do at Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary

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Embark on an official Kerala Forest Department jeep safari

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Wildlife and bird photography from within the open safari vehicle

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Learn about elephant corridor conservation and interstate forest protection

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Combine with exploration of historic Sulthan Bathery

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