You can see a variety of animals in this clean and well maintained wildlife sanctuary even while driving through including elephants,deer,wild buffalo,monkeys,peacock etc.. Also there is wildlife safari by forest department to enter into the forest in their jeeps which cost like 160₹/adult and 120₹/child..Also extra payment like 800₹ for the jeeps ofcourse 🙃.Also there is limit of 7 persons per jeep.. You can go deep into the jungle and if you're lucky enough get closer to elephants and other animals... Nice experience.

Jungle safari time line : 7am-10am and 3pm-5pm Ticket price for Bus: 300 for adult Recommending to go in the morning Safaris... Don't expect too much when you take a ticket for wild life safari..it totally depends upon your luck to see the animals.. In my safari ride was supposed to be 1 hr..but to tell we left the sanctuary gate at 3:00pm and until 3:40pm i only able to see 2 monkeys,herd of dears,single tiedup elephant and 2 peacocks. But we got stranded in the jungle for the next 45min due elephant herd who blocked our path. We couldn't turn back due to the truches which is on both sides of the road and if turn back the herd will charge right at us... awesome experience and we actually got a extra 30 ride in the safari due to this😂.. And those who wants to shout at animals in the jungle safari, please stay at home you'll be ruining others experience of the ride too

Should try the jeep safari to get the full experience of the forest and recommmended in early morning to see animals around

it's a unnecessary time and money waste...please avoid Safari...shear waste of time.... heard some animals may be seen in the morning Safari that too if you are on the first jeep... for that you need to wait from morning 5 am....for counter to open at 7 am. we Went to evening Safari and need to wait from 12 pm and counter opened at 3pm. the ticket was 160 for adults and 120 for kids. Extra 750 rs where charged  for one jeep and only 7 people allowed in one jeep. Only 20 jeeps available at that time for the safari. so even if you wait in the queue you may not get the ticket. Better to go for 20-30 KM's in the main road and you have good chance to see deer, elephant etc than the safari. only thing is for sure in Safari is you can see elephants getting training that too from long distance

There are 2 time slots for this santuary and 2 entry points depending on where you are. Morning slot (6am) allotes 40 jeeps whereas evening slot (3pm) allotes 20 jeeps only. Per person you have to pay ₹115 and for jeep ₹600. One day one we were late by 10mints to reach at Tholapetty gate so we had to try next day from Muthanga side. Once on the tour we could spot deer, elephant, Monkeys, langoor, and wild hen inside the santuary. But when we were returning to hotel in our vehicle we spotted young leapord on roadside by pure luck. He was close to driving area and very close to villagers houses. That point we were really excited and happy. Our wild friend posed for few pics and disappeared in bushes behind in a jiffy.Wildlife sanctuary are one of my favourite places to visit. This one has only 2 schedules 7 to 9am and 3 to 5pm. We went evening.. the ticket counter opens exactly at 3pm. So if you are going on peek season (winter), you may need to go there 30 mins earlier to get the tickets. Because jeeps are limited. Morning 40 jeeps and evening 20 jeeps. August, we went an hour earlier, but not that much visitors. We couldn't see any other animals, but only deers. Which we can see normally on roads of Wayanad. I chose this title because you could hear this statement from everyone in that department. Coming to charges. 125rs for adults, 50rs for child(10yrs max), 40rs for camera and 600rs seperate for jeep. Please think if this is really worth to visit. I do not recommend. These jeeps goes in forest on a scheduled path and time for around 1 hour, if no animals been spotted we all would be disappointed. Not worth for the moneyExcited too see Indian elephants and if we were lucky, tigers, we got up at 5.30 to drive to the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. They let people in at two times a day(morning and afternoon). Prices(2 people in private Jeep): Entry: 700 INR Jeep: 2000 INR Tip: 600 INR(we thought this was for the rent of the Jeep) Total: 3300 INR The Jeep was small.Our guide was unfortunately not very informative. He showed us some vultures and spotted deer and waited, what seemed to be impatiently, for us to take pictures. I don’t know whether it was his lack of English skills or that he just had a bad day, but he didn’t say much. I spotted some monkeys and wanted to know what they were called which he could hardly remember and he seemed almost irritated by the question. We saw no elephants nor tiger, but they are wild animals after all and the rain was falling heavily so I understand them hiding in the forest, but it would have been nice to know this before going on the safari to adjust our expectations. The safari has potential of being an extraordinary experience if the guides were passionate about their work and a little more eager to share their wisdom. The safari might be better in the Indian summer - I would definitely not recommend going during the monsoon!

Best experience in Muthunga wildlife Jeep ride.. Try to reach early by 6am to get Jeep safari tickets.

Muthanga wild life sanctuary is located in Kerala - Karnataka boarder of Wayanad District. Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is rich in bio-diversity and is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The Sanctuary is committed to scientific conservation with consideration for the general lifestyle of the tribals and others who live in and around the forest region. The Sanctuary has a large population of pachyderms that roam freely on the preserve and has been declared a Project Elephant site. Various species of deer, monkey, and birds are found here and tiger sightings are occasionally known to happen. Calm & quite route, ride by motorbike to enjoy👍

Very beautiful

Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is part of the vast Wayanad wildlife sanctuary in Kerala. This forest range lies in Kerala Karnataka border and extends to Karnataka state also. If you have booked in advance through the Kerala forest department, you can get accomodation in the forest guest house and dormitory available inside the forest. The location is very beautiful as it is situated inside the dense forest. During night, it is very cold here and we can enjoy the mist and cool air here. Wild animals like elephant. deer, tigers etc are in plenty here and it is advised not to go outside your rooms during night. The food provided is good and prices are reasonable. It the early morning, wildlife safari is arranged in open jeeps and if you are lucky, you can see wild animals. There are some captured elephants also here which are used for safari and patrol. There is also a medicinal plants demonstration garden here. We were able to see elephants, deers, buffalos etc. Very nice environment for adventerous people.

This is a cool place and everyone should experience it and know the beauty of the forest

It's a best place to see elephant,deer etc animals. The ticket starts to give morning 7am and at 3pm . It is better go early morning for animal spotting . Going on afternoon is not good option.

Beautiful nature

Overall a good experience to experience the jungles close to sultan bethary but very less animals to spot we could only spot deers and some elephants birds sightings are nice

I've been to this place for several times.The place is very beautiful as it is a very good example of prosperity,peace and harmony.the food here is very good.this place is a very good place to spend as much time as you have.This place is a creation of god himself.the beautiful views of the place will attract anyone's heart and also it will make your heart melt.places like these make kerala the God's own country.The place is totally recomendable for everyone

Great location for the animals.. It was a bumpy and typical forest ride. Best time to visit is to be on the first Geep. So go there as early as possible even if you are a tiger lover.. You may get a chance to view the tiger or during summer time when the water sources are less, they may come near the ponds closer to road. Officially you will pay one amount for ticket and geep charges are extra in counter.. Apart from that outside also they collect about 700 / geep and you won't get bill.. I was told I'll be given one but we forgot to ask for it.. Up to 7 people would be allowed per geep.

No online payment if you want to book tickets you have to give cash, the booking counter person is so rude not giving proper answer. 2000/- rs per Jeep 350/- rs per Bus You will get cash infront of wild life entry extra charges applicable. I suggest don't waste money better go to Bandhipur or some better place where open top Jeep available. One can only waste energy and time. No site seeing experience due to close Jeeps. Drivers are also not that entegtic to explain the details. You have to ask all the details.

sheer waste of money and time both. the safari is 1 hour and all one can get is spotted deer, sambar, peacock/hen and pet elephants. its just 1 clean round route. it is actually jungle darshan and not a safari. the jeep is not open jeep , very difficult for 4 people who sit in the back. they have not even kept a feedback book . one should definitely avoid this if already done other safaris in India.

Waste of time, energy and money. Wonder why they run this safari ? No open jeep so cannot enjoy beautiful view of trees too. Other wise on fix route you cannot see any animal except dears or peacocks. Don’t get fooled by creating scarcity by having limited Jeep.

I SAW MORE ANIMALS IN MY HOTEL'S BATHROOM THAN IN THIS ONE HOUR PAID SAFARI. This is just a jungle safari with very few elephants and some deers. These you can see enroute the santuary also for free. Take tickets if you have lot of money and time to waste. The widlife here may be means the lives of people who live in that forest. The jeep driver was literally showing us monkeys, squirrels and some trees. NOT AT ALL WORTH IF YOU WANNA SEE ANIMALS.

It is a must visit place!!!!!! if you are coming to Wayanad. The jeep only cost Rs 740 in which total 7 people can sit. It is a 10km travel for 1 hr inside the forest the views are breath taking. You can see deer, elephant, peacock for sure. If you're lucky enough you can see even tiger.

Heavy place

Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is rich in bio-diversity and is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The Sanctuary is committed to scientific conservation with consideration for the general lifestyle of the tribals and others who live in and around the forest region. The Sanctuary has a large population of pachyderms that roam freely on the preserve and has been declared a Project Elephant site. Various species of deer, monkey, and birds are found here and tiger sightings are occasionally known to happen.

Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is rich in bio-diversity and is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The Sanctuary is committed to scientific conservation with consideration for the general lifestyle of the tribals and others who live in and around the forest region. The Sanctuary has a large population of pachyderms that roam freely on the preserve and has been declared a Project Elephant site. Various species of deer, monkey, and birds are found here and tiger sightings are occasionally known to happen.

One of the best jungle safari I went to We need to be lucky enough to spot an elephant or a tiger. The journey through the forest is a superb experience.

A very good experience. Perfect place to spend sometime. Visiting times are early mornings and evenings.

If you like to explore forest then It's a very good choice. Upon luck, can spot wild animals like deer peacock. Can enjoy nature and its beauty.

You will experience the forest if you take wildlife safari trip in 4x4 jeep,its cheap 5 persons allowed in one jeep.Total 10km through jungle,if you are lucky you will see some wild animals on your way.Its cheap and affordable for a small jungle safari.you can also check the exhibits and a small museum belongs to muthanga wildlife sanctuary.

Known to be the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Wayanad, the area is home to a large variety of wild animals. This sanctuary is a part of the Nilgiri Bioreserve along with Nagarhole and Bandipur area of Karnataka. Promising an endearing view with plenty of experiences, the sanctuary has been declared a Project Elephant site. You can spot these animals roaming around freely if you drive along the road. Being a dense forest situated amidst the hills of western ghats, the kind of animals you can spot here would include Indian Bison, tigers, elephants, and deer, Panthers, jungle cats, civet cats, monkey, wild dogs and bears. With the natural landscape and the wildlife it harbous, the sanctuary attracts photographers and wildlife enthusiats.

I don’t understand how a wildlife sanctuary safari can start by seeing chained elephants. In a bid to ensure elephant siting for humans, the sanctuary keeps domesticated elephants which are chained right at the beginning. Other than that - it was expensive, we had to pay in cash, the driver guide only spoke Malayalam and hence it was hard to communicate. The forest is beautiful but there aren’t any animals to spot (we did 8-9 am, may be 7-8 am is better?). Overall it was a disappointing and heartbreaking experience for an animal lover.

Amazing place to see nature and greenery. Must visit in morning because wild animals are active in morning and there are more chances to see them. In afternoon, very less chance to see. You have to buy tickets from the ticket counter and have to stand in long queue before opening time. They provide bus and private Jeep options.

I reached there at 6.30AM. Waited in counter. Ticket got over. Next turn came at 8 AM. Sat in Bus, took a round for 1 hour. Didn't find a single animal. They have not arranged water for animal to come and drink. Waste of Money..No animal..Kerala government

Awesome trip and we enjoyed alot. From bathery 15 km to Muthanga. This forest is connected with Bandipur, Karnataka Nagarhola and muthumala forest of Tamil Nadu. The Safari Journey was upto 10km and the timing for the Safari is morning 7am to 10 am. In the evening it starts at 3pm to 5pm. Jeep's are available for the Safari. Must visit this place one time . It will give all of them a good experience in life.

It's a time based and you need to wait for the jeep that already went for a round in the forest.. We need dint see any animal nor the elephant which the all tired.. the below pic elephant was seen in road while we returning home hahaha... They were playing and fighting on the side road..Back to the review also I could say it's not worth for money as it was long travel and nothing much... Only thing is u travel in jeep for one hour... They person driving was good.. and showing all foot steps of tiger and we was one or tow macaques thatz it

One hour journey in jeep into the wild. It was a thrilling experience. Really enjoyed. We got chance to see many wild Animals, birds, trees and plants.

Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is rich in bio-diversity and is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The Sanctuary is committed to scientific conservation with consideration for the general lifestyle of the tribals and others who live in and around the forest region. The Sanctuary has a large population of pachyderms that roam freely on the preserve and has been declared a Project Elephant site. Various species of deer, monkey, and birds are found here and tiger sightings are occasionally known to happen.

If you have your own vehicle, you can go through the national highway. A little more is better. I did not see anything special after going to the jeep.

Good

Nice

The sanctuary is best known for its jeep safaris, which offer visitors a chance to see the animals up close. The safaris typically last around 3 hours and take place in the early morning or evening, when the animals are most active. While there is no guarantee of seeing all of the animals on a safari, it is a great way to experience the beauty of the rainforest and learn more about the wildlife that inhabits it.

The best place for seeing inner beauty... U can see groups of elephants,deer etc ... Driving in morning and late evenings will be another experience

I recently visited Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary and opted for the safari experience by bus.Unfortunately, my experience left much to be desired. Although I paid a fee of 300 rupees,the safari didn't live up to my expectations. We had to wait for 20 minutes for the bus to fill, and during the 30 to 45-minute journey, we only encountered deer and peacocks, animals commonly seen on the roadside. The lack of diverse wildlife sightings was disappointing, considering the time and money invested in the safari. I expected to witness a variety of animals in their natural habitat, but the limited sightings left me feeling unsatisfied. I believe there is a need for improvement in the safari experience at Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary. Visitors should have the opportunity to observe a wider range of wildlife, making the experience more worthwhile. Additionally, the waiting time for the safari to commence could be reduced to enhance the overall visitor experience. Overall, I felt that my time and money were wasted, and I hope that the sanctuary authorities take this feedback into account to enhance the safari offerings for future visitors.

nice place

The bus ride was an average experience in terms of sitings of wildlife, otherwise in terms of a peaceful travel experience through the forest, it was blissful.

We are visted first time, early morning 7 clk we entered... Deer only in that forest... Total 45 minutes... 2400 rs waste of money..... Nothing inside.... Totaly disappointed..... Don't waste money.....

Nice place to visit once. The drive on the route is amazing and you could definitely see deers on the way but if you are lucky enough, you could see other wild animals.

Its better to reach there in the morning as you can see animals better.

Skip this place ! Not worth of our time and money .Better visit some good viewpoints . Been twice and many known persons have visited this place .,never anyone said that they have seen wild animals Its just always elephants and deers which can be seen in roads itself.

Muthanga is a great place for nature, wild beauty and road trekking👍👍

Useless place... Do not waste your Time, Money & Effort to visit this place... You will find MORE Wildlife in your backyard's Kitchen Garden, than this place... The safari is exorbitantly priced & the jeep itself is so loud and noisy that the animals themselves can hear it coming from miles & miles... therefore no chance to see something up-close !! Unless ofcourse, if the poor animals have gone deaf by all the commotion till date !! 😂😭

When there is no chance to spot an animal, then they shouldn't fool the tourists! Checked with a local and he promptly suggested us to visit between February and April to spot some wildlife (not sure if that's true either). Please do not waste your time and energy on this!

With lots of love..

Peaceful place..... very calm and quiet ❣️

The place is really nice.Great service by staff.Animals cam be seen easily

It was expensive, and we hardly saw any animals at all, only 2 elephants chained and trained, and 3 groups of 2-3 deers.

Awesome

Very bad ticketing process, no animals to see. Just waste of time and money.

Nice place

Elephant are taken care very well 👍

Finally got to see wild elephants in Kerala. Very interesting to see the wild elephants being trained to ward off crop raiders!

Great jeep ride experience into the wild. Should reach there as early to catch up the view

Best place to see wild animals in their natural habitat. Just go through the Muthanga-Bandipur highway during early morning around 6-7am and you can see lot of animals like elephants, deers, boars, bisons, peacock, etc. The road is very good, but will open only at 6am and closes at 9pm. If you are going just before the Onam season you can see Sun flower Gardens and other flower gardens on either side of the road to gundalpet. NB: Don't go for the wild life safari arranged by the Forest Department. It is just waste of time and your money just to see the same animals, maybe even less.

Super

A best place to pass throgh in a ride. This place can show a better forest

It's difficult to see the animals in afternoon except elephant. My honest review is dont visit and waste ur money.

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Very beautiful place and can see lots of Animals....

Close Jeep available and animals also less

Great place - they have safaris in open jeeps. However, viewing of animals is entirely a matter of luck. Mostly deer, monkeys, peacocks and some elephants can be spotted while driving through Muthanga/Wayanad (KL)/Bandipur (KA) sanctuary - which is one continuous stretch. The drive is highly recommended (during daytime; closed at night) - at speeds between 30-40km/h max, or slower.

Nice wildlife safari which you can enjoy in a jeep provided by forest department(private vehicle not allowed). The entrance fee is Rs 200 and the jeep fare is Rs.700. One jeep can accommodate max 6 people.

Engaging place to look out for animals...and yea..it's all a matter of luck

The best time to visit muthanga is in morning 6 to 10am in my opinion. You can see many wild animals, fogy forest, light sun light etc. It's really a nice experience. Do visit muthanga forest atleast one time.

Wild life Calm and quite

The condition of the wild animals is very bad in muthanga forest division. They are actually facing problems from human interference...

Only elephant you can see

Never be here , worst wildlife sanctuary, invest in stocks have better one day return than this Also you can sleep that's better too. They don't have life let even wild life Best way take a straight road , you can see elephants free of cost . This is just one big scam not even core area of the forest and shortest ride ever .