Avalanche & Mudumalai Wild Trail
Forest valleys, a tribal museum, and a jungle safari for thrill-seekers
For travellers chasing the Nilgiris' wilder side — a forest-department escorted valley trail past the Cairnhill eco-awareness centre, followed by a Mudumalai jungle ride the next morning.
Places Covered
Travel Distance
Approx. 150 km round trip
Pickup & Drop
Ooty hotel pickup, drop at Mudumalai-side accommodation
Best Time to Visit
November to April
Itinerary
- 1
Avalanchi forest trail
Forest Dept. vehicle to the Cauliflower Mountain viewpoint, the Tribal Museum, Cairnhill Forest's Eco Awareness Centre, Karnataka Horticulture Garden and the Birds Park.
- 2
Mudumalai jungle ride
Early transfer to Mudumalai for a Forest Dept. jungle ride, plus horse riding at Tree Park and the 9th Mile shooting spot en route.
Included
- Private vehicle for both days
- 1 night stay
- Breakfast
Not included
- Forest Dept. vehicle charges at Avalanchi (extra, paid on-site per brochure)
- Mudumalai jungle ride permit (extra charges)
- Horse riding charges
- Lunch & dinner
Vehicle Information
Exact model may vary by availability — same class of vehicle guaranteed.
Tempo Traveller
Group Traveller · 12 seats · Roof carrier + rear boot
Toyota Innova Crysta
Family MPV · 7 seats · 3 large + 2 cabin
Driver Information
Coordinates directly with the Forest Department vehicle handover.
Suresh Kumar
15+ yrs experience · English, Tamil, Hindi
Ravi Prakash
10+ yrs experience · English, Tamil, Kannada
Your specific driver is confirmed at booking, based on availability.
Ratings & Reviews
Frequently asked
Both the Avalanchi valley and Mudumalai jungle ride require a Forest Department vehicle and permit, billed directly by the forest office — we arrange it, but the fee itself is extra, as noted on the tour brochure.