Thengumarahada - Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

Thengumarahada beautiful village Located between Sathyamangalam and Nilgiri District. It’s a Wonderful place to watch wild animals especially on the way to this village. Such a Great place surrounded by mountains and Forest.

It is located 35 KM towards East from District headquarters Udhagamandalam.

Towns near Thengumarahada Kotagari (9.4 km), Coonoor (19.4 km), Ooty (27.2 km) and Gudalur (53.2 Km).

Activites

 Online booking  to visit thengumarahada by the  Forest Department safari. 

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Reaching Thengumarahada

Easily accessible by road, Thengumarahada is 35 kms from Bhavani Sagar Reservoir, 40 kms from Bannari in Erode district and 401 kms from Chennai. The ideal way would be to drive down in terrain vehicle till Bhavani Sagar. Traveling an additional 5 km, its destination Kaarachikarai. Thengumarahada is 30 kms from here.

There is no railway station near to Thengumarahada in less than 10 km. However Coimbatore Jn Rail Way Station is major railway station 71 KM near to Thengumarahada 

Animals at  Thengumarahada

Bison

Elephant

Sambar deer

Wild Dog (Dhole)

Transport

Best option to visit thengumarahada is drive thorough your own/rented vehicle to visit the sathyamangalam range reserve forest. 

Public transport is not Advisable.

Accommodation in Thengumarahada

Stay at Govt Forest Guest House

Contact District Forest Officer, Nilgiris North Division, Udhagamandalam and seek accommodation at the Forest Department trekking camp in the village.

Private Resorts

Private resorts available in Hanasur to visit Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve.
Online Booking at Hasanur Resorts

Best time to go Thengumarahada

October - January are the best months of the year to visit.

Hotels in Thengumarahada

No Restaurants in thengumarahada. Small hotels available in bavani sagar. 

Complete your breakfast/ Lunch before going to thengumarahada Off Road safari.

Weather in thengumarahada

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About Thengumarahada

Thengumarahada is the name of the village where 200-500 settlements are there and Moyar river is the main water source for the village. The entry to this village is near Bhavani Sagar Dam

This place lies exactly in the middle of the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve. The entry to this village is restricted. Safari ride is available to visit the Thengumarahada. The road to Thengumarahada starts with tarmac, however within few kilometers the tarmac vanishes and then the road starts challenging your vehicles. 

Top attractions are camping, trekking and bird-watching. The green paddy fields offer a visual treat to the visitors and attract birds of different species. Babblers, Larks, Robins are native to the region. The village surrounded by blue-grey mountains is undoubtedly a trekker's paradise. Jungle trekking is the best thing to do, if you love wildlife, or are fascinated by sighting animals in their natural surroundings. The area is blessed with abundance of wildlife. A pug mark of a tiger, black bucks, deer, sightings of guar and sambar can be equally rewarding. 

The most common trekking trails include up to Kodanad, a three and a half hour trekking or the Sirur-Aanaikatti- Masinagudi route. From Kodanadu viewpoint, the descent starts from an altitude of 2000 meters to 350 meters stretching across 16-17 kms. Prior permission from forest officials is required for a night safari in the jungle. Walking down the dusty road to Halimoyar village, home to Irula tribe adds a different interesting dimension to the trekking experience.

Album of  Thengumarahada- Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

 

  

If you are interested in both off-roading and wildlife spotting, then Thengumarahada is THE PLACE.

 There are quite a few jungle streams which you might have to cross depending upon the season. Most importantly, the river crossing at Thengumarada is possible only when the water flow is less.

Throughout the way, there are lot of chances to spot wildlife like spotted deer, black buck, gaur, elephants & sambar. Tiger, bear, wild cat, etc.

Wonderful place for wild life lovers. 

 Thengumarahada - Unexplored Heaven for   Wildlife Off   roaders