Peak Season
Mudumalai National Park in May
Tamil Nadu, India
May at Mudumalai: 20-32°C, pre-monsoon Nilgiri biosphere — elephant herds gather at the dwindling waterholes and jeep safaris run both morning and afternoon slots.
Why May scores 5/5
Weather
May at Mudumalai: 20-32°C, pre-monsoon Nilgiri biosphere — elephant herds gather at the dwindling waterholes and jeep safaris run both morning and afternoon slots.
Roads & Access
self drive: Depends on terrain. road condition: Reasonable roads. public transport: Bus/train available.. from nearest city: Connected by road from nearest city.. last km difficulty: easy to moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. km: 10. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: District/town hospital available. response time min: 20
Network
JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. No signal or BSNL only. Very weak.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Elephant safari family-friendly, Part of Nilgiri Biosphere, Ooty side trip, Real wildlife experience
Elevation
1,000m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
Who should think twice
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | January at Mudumalai: 14–27°C, dry season but dense morning fog dulls early safaris. Doable — afternoons clear, sightings improve mid-day. |
| February | 4/5 | February at Mudumalai: 18-32°C, dry Nilgiri foothill safaris and steady elephant sightings. Solid window — forest dept safaris run, pre-fire-season visibility still good. |
| March | 5/5 | March at Mudumalai: 20-34°C, dry Nilgiri biosphere, elephants and gaur at waterholes as the scrub thins. Forest dept safaris run morning and afternoon — morning is cooler. |
| April | 5/5 | April is Mudumalai's core safari month. 22–34°C midday but dawn and dusk cool, elephants and gaur drawn to Moyar river waterholes. Jeeps book out weekends. |
| Mayviewing | 5/5 | May at Mudumalai: 20-32°C, pre-monsoon Nilgiri biosphere — elephant herds gather at the dwindling waterholes and jeep safaris run both morning and afternoon slots. |
| June | 4/5 | June at Mudumalai: 20-29°C, monsoon greens the Nilgiri biosphere and elephants emerge. Safaris run but visibility varies — core dry-season peak is later. |
| July | 1/5 | — |
| August | 1/5 | — |
| September | 1/5 | — |
| October | 3/5 | October at Mudumalai: 18–28°C, wet biosphere post-SW monsoon. Safaris run but trails muddy — workable, elephant sightings steady, tiger low. |
| November | 3/5 | November at Mudumalai: 16–27°C, tail of the NE monsoon in the biosphere. Safaris run — workable, morning fog and damp trails until late month. |
| December | 3/5 | December at Mudumalai: 14–26°C, dry season setting in. Safaris good — doable, thick morning fog on the Nilgiri edge compresses prime hours. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Connected by road from nearest city.. Roads: Reasonable roads. Self-drive: Depends on terrain. Public transport: Bus/train available.. Last stretch: easy to moderate
Elevation
1,000m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
Permits required
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