| The famous Dodabetta peak which is the tallest | | | | Southern Indian states of Karnataka, Kerala and |
| peak of the Nilgiris has in its sholas, a whole lot of | | | | Tamilnadu. Some of the fascinating wildlife found |
| wildlife. Similarly the Pykara region also throngs | | | | here includes Barking Deer, Wild boar Panther, |
| with various varieties of wildlife. Beautiful and | | | | Sambar, spotted Deer and Porcupine. Another |
| exotic wildlife plants can be seen here. Some of | | | | aspect of Ooty wildlife is the Deer Park which is |
| the wildlife attractions of this place include | | | | located a km away on Lake Road and is home to |
| panthers, jackals, hyenas, carnivorous animals | | | | a series of water birds, Sambhar, Hares and |
| Nilgiri langur, Nilgiri tahr, giant squirrels like tigers, | | | | Chital. |
| elephants, wildcats, civet cats and mongoose, | | | | For the wildlife lovers, there are several wildlife |
| Nilgiri marten, nightjar, hill mynah, and golden oriole. | | | | resorts here, which enable the tourists to capture |
| Located less than forty kms from Ooty is | | | | the true wildlife delights in the best manner. There |
| Mukkurthi Peak and National Park. This place is | | | | are a lot of resorts in the form of ethnic huts, |
| significant in that its flora and fauna resembles | | | | tree houses some of them equipped with wildlife |
| that of the Himalayan wildlife. The Nilgiri Thar is | | | | libraries and wildlife videos. Options for staying in |
| commonly found here and is a great attraction | | | | the tents are also available here. These hotels also |
| for tourists. The Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is | | | | conduct wildlife safaris which are a great sense of |
| strategically located at the junction point of the | | | | excitement for the travelers. |