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Mundanthuri

There is nothing differentiate this santuary from that of Kalakkadu, except the absence of the Elephant and the gaur. Situated in Tirunelveli district, this 567 Sq.Km. sanctuary boasts of dry deciduous to tropical wet evergreen forests patches of pure reeds. Animals wealth includes Tiger, Bonnet Macaque, Langurs, Slender Loris, Sloth Bear, Sambar, Chital and wild dog. Excellent for various species of avi-fauna and varieties of reptiles and insects. Trekking with prior permission from the Forest (wildlife) Department, can be undertaken.

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Annual Rainfall: 1000 mm to 4000 mm; 2. Nearest Airport: Madurai - 200 Kms; 3. Nearest Rly.Stn.: Ambasamudram- 6 Kms.: 4. Best season: October to January; 5. Accommodation: Forest Rest House at Mundanthurai with catering arrangements. PWD Rest House at Ambasamudram and E.B. Rest House at Papanasam Camp; 6. Authority: The Field Director, Project Tiger, NGO 'A' Colony, Tirunelveli - 627 007, Phone: 0462- 552663.

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