Muthanga and Tholpetty are the two Eco tourism centers in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. Visits to these Eco tourism centers provide unforgettable wilderness experience, frequent sightings of free ranging wildlife like herds of elephants, guars, deers, monkeys, tigers, leopards, bears, many species of reptiles, fishes, butterflies, birds including vultures etc, valuable nature education information from interpretation centers etc Medicinal plants’ garden, Birth Star Plants’ (Zodiac Plants) Garden, Muthanga Elephant Camp with 3 tuskers and one female calf, traditional tribal folk lore etc are other attractions in Muthanga. Eco tourism in Muthanga and Tholpetty is much helpful in creating deep conservation awareness in the minds of visitors. It is much educative and recreational too. It is a main source of livelihood income for local tribes including tourist guides. Eco ourism in these two centers are managed by Muthanga and Tholpetty Eco-Development Committees (EDCs) under supervision of Kerala forest department.
Eco tourism programme’s
| Elephant Camp Visit | Muthanga | |
| Jeep Safari | Muthanga & Tholpetty | |
| Interpretation centre visit | Muthanga & Tholpetty | |
| Trekking (2 hrs, 6 hrs, 12 hrs) | Muthanga & Tholpetty | |
| Bird watching (7 am. to 10 am) | Muthanga & Tholpetty | |
| Paid nature camp (3 days) | Muthanga | |
| Medicinal garden visit | Muthanga | |
| Watch tower stay | Muthanga & Tholpetty (offing) | |
| Tribal Folklore | Muthanga | |
| Accommodation | ||
| Ceramby (2 double rooms) | Muthanga & Tholpetty | |
| Dormitory (30 beds) | Muthanga | |
| Eco-huts (6 Nos) | Muthanga | |
| Forest rest house (2 double rooms) | Chethalayam | |
| Entry time | Daily – 7 to 10 am & 3 to 4.30 pm | |
| Duration of visit | 1.30 hours (maximum) | |
| Best Season | August to February | |
| Closure period | February 11 to April 10 | |
Visitor’s fee
| As per GO (Rt): 609/F& WLD Dated 11.11.2005 | RFPF Fund | Total | ||
| Indians | Adults Children – below 12 years and bonafide students on tour | 10.00 5.00 |
10.00 5.00 |
20.00 10.00 |
| Foreigners | Per person | 100.00 | 10.00 | 110.00 |
| Vehicle | Heavy Vehicle Light Vehicle |
150.00 50.00 |
- | 150.00 50.00 |
| Camera | Video/Movie (non professional ) Ordinary Camera |
150.00 25.00 |
- | 150.00 25.00 |
| Guide Fee | Rs. 100/- |
| Duration of visitSafari Jeep (Taxi) | Rs. 300/trip |
Entry Regulations
- Visitors are allowed only during the visiting hours
- Duration of visiting is maximum 1.30hours
- Permission is restricted to light vehicles only
- Maximum number of visitors per vehicle is as per its permitted seating capacity
- Visiting must be only with a tourist guide / forest personnel
- The ecotourism centers are ‘plastic free zones’
- Plastic materials are not allowed during the visit
- Visitors must follow the rules and regulations
- Confirmed visitors have to report 30 minutes prior to their reserved slot time, failing which their slot will be automatically cancelled.
For further information:
Asst: Wildlife Warden,
Muthanga Forest Range Office, Muthanga (P.O),
Sulthan Bathery (Via), Wayanad District, Kerala
Ph: 04936 271010, Mob: 9048098374
Asst: Wildlife Warden
Tholpetty Forest Range Office, Begur, Kattikulam (P.O),
Mananthavady (Via), Wayanad District, Kerala
Ph: 04935 250853
Wildlife Warden
Wayanad Wildlife Division, Sulthan Bathery (P.O), Wayanad Dist. Kerala
Ph: 04936 220454, Mob: 9447979105, Fax: 04936 220454 .
