Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
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Sriramero
Bengaluru, India144 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary, Now a Tiger Reserve is the one and only wildlife corridor in the North-Western region of Tamil Nadu. It has very good herbivore activity and bird life since it is adjoining with the Bandipur and Mudumalai National Parks. It is one of the major constituent to the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Now, for the sightseeing, The major route is from Sathyamangalam (TN) to Chamrajnagar(KA) which is a National Highway(209). One can easily spot wildlife from Bannari Amman Temple to Thalavadi Road (After Hasanur), which is a stretch of about 35 kms. There are two Forest Department checkposts in this route, one near the Bannari Amman Temple and one at Haasanur.
The best time to spot wildlife is always between 3 PM to 6:30 PM in the evening. Believe me I have tried at all other times as well, But no luck. Most of the times, I have spotted more wildlife activity in this time only. With some luck, one can easily spot Elephants, Gaur, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Black Buck, Barking Deer, Wild Horses, Wild Boars, Common Langurs and Bonnet Macaques. If you are really lucky you get to see Leopards or Tigers. Apart from the mammals, If you are a birder, Its a heaven for you.
Going in Bike is a preferred choice because of the visibility. When you spot an animal, Please dont stop your vehicle near the animal, as the animal will get scared and it will run away. If you want to stop, Just stop the vehicle bit away from the animal and cut your engine off to stop making noise. Observe the animal without disturbing it and never feed or tease them.
Now, for the sightseeing, The major route is from Sathyamangalam (TN) to Chamrajnagar(KA) which is a National Highway(209). One can easily spot wildlife from Bannari Amman Temple to Thalavadi Road (After Hasanur), which is a stretch of about 35 kms. There are two Forest Department checkposts in this route, one near the Bannari Amman Temple and one at Haasanur.
The best time to spot wildlife is always between 3 PM to 6:30 PM in the evening. Believe me I have tried at all other times as well, But no luck. Most of the times, I have spotted more wildlife activity in this time only. With some luck, one can easily spot Elephants, Gaur, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Black Buck, Barking Deer, Wild Horses, Wild Boars, Common Langurs and Bonnet Macaques. If you are really lucky you get to see Leopards or Tigers. Apart from the mammals, If you are a birder, Its a heaven for you.
Going in Bike is a preferred choice because of the visibility. When you spot an animal, Please dont stop your vehicle near the animal, as the animal will get scared and it will run away. If you want to stop, Just stop the vehicle bit away from the animal and cut your engine off to stop making noise. Observe the animal without disturbing it and never feed or tease them.
Written 5 May 2015
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Traveller G
Chennai District, India6,260 contributions
Nov 2016 • Friends
.. As a forest - Good
.. Elephants in natural Habitats can be spotted many times
.. Deer, Peacock, Wild Boar, etc could be seen (& Photographed)
.. NOT worth as a TIGER Reserve
.. For Family relaxing, good plac
.. Elephants in natural Habitats can be spotted many times
.. Deer, Peacock, Wild Boar, etc could be seen (& Photographed)
.. NOT worth as a TIGER Reserve
.. For Family relaxing, good plac
Written 9 October 2017
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Joseph Vinodhraj Koilpillai
Chennai (Madras), India47 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
We went on the safari organised by TN Forest Department from Karachikorai to Thengumarhad in a Midi bus. Children had a first hand experience of what a dry deciduous forest is. We spotted some spotted deer, and Sambar and the highlight was seeing some fresh tiger pug marks. Thengumarhad a remote village with the only access through the forest track was scenic with the River Moyar offering great photo opportunities. The time taken for the safari is 5 and a half hours. The ride is tedious and the jungle track is what it is very undulating. A shorter safari with more animal sightings will make this trip better.
Written 29 January 2018
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Sunshine
Bengaluru, India87 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Hasanur Sathyamangalam tiger safari is worst. Forest department is just looting money. The jeeps are fetched from local resorts with no guide. The drivers are old locals and can't speak other than Tamil. Don't expect much apart from roaming in a old 4x4 in jungle roads. If Tamilnadu Govt ans Forest Department want to do good for the locals they should think of reviving the forest safari which can attract tourists and help locals.
Written 29 January 2020
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rajendran10694
Bhavani, India4 contributions
Aug 2019
Recently Sathyamangalam Tiger reserve is received by National award by ministry of environment and forest. So this award was worthy of the STR. The STR occupy very good climate surrounding whole forest and greenish to every area and also every year increasing the no of tiger, deer, elephent and so on. so i Strongly suggest to visitor to visit Sathyamangalam Tiger reserve
Written 7 September 2019
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Shivabala
23 contributions
Feb 2016 • Family
The rich diversity of fauna is evident from the following number of species for various categories: larger mammals-40 species, reptiles-30 species, avifauna-225 species, amphibians-15 species, butterflies-85 species and fishes-10 species. Being home to more than 850 Indian elephants with 6 Elephant corridors makes it part of the 7th elephant reserve (Nilgiri-Eastern Ghats Elephant Reserve) and the largest elephant habitat in India. Some of the other notable species include hyena, slender loris, wild boar, sloth bear, civet, jackal, otter, mongoose, blackbuck, barking deer, spotted deer, sambar, four horned antelope, mouse deer, Indian pangolin, porcupine, jungle cat, langur, bonnet macaque, leopard and gaur. Some of the rare birds include- white backed vulture, threatened gyps, woodpecker, brown fish owl etc.
Written 16 January 2017
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erokalingan
Bhavani, India46 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
satyamangalam tiger reserve is one of the youngest reserves in india bannari mariamman temple is in this forests
Written 1 February 2016
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Omprakash R
Virar, India39 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
This reserve could be watched on the way towards mysore.This is a vast jungle where many wild animalscould be watched.
Written 20 July 2017
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Pravin t
Namakkal, India50 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
02/07/17 time around 2.30pm, i am coming from madikeri via CH nagar. i spotted 7 elephants on the way. it is very pleasant to see them. they roam with their baby elephant
Written 5 July 2017
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VaibhavRamesh
15 contributions
May 2017 • Family
The Tiger reserve is a great place to visit as a weekend getaway , this offers the traveler a good place to relax from the fast paced life by spending some time with family . I really loved the ambience and would love to visit again and again
Written 11 August 2017
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How to reach Sathyamangalam Tiger reserve ? Any public transport available from erode ? What are the timings?
Written 7 September 2017
There are frequent buses available from Erode, Coimbatore and C.H Nagar to Sathyamangalam. For safari timings and bookings visit Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve's website.
Written 30 December 2017
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