Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve - Equitable Tourism Options

Consisting entirely of notified Reserves, the Sanctuary is very rich in fauna
and flora. The management of the Sanctuary lays emphasis on scientific
conservation with due consideration to the general lifestyle of the adivasis
and others who live on the fringes of the forest.
Accommodation is available in Sulthan Bathery and Mananthavady, which
are the nearest towns. The Kerala Forest Department provides the "srambf'
wooden rest houses and dormitories in the Sanctuary.
2.3. The Bandipur National Park
Created a national park in 1974, it has an area of 874 sq. Km, comprising a
wilderness zone of 335 sq. Km, buffer zone of 434 sq. Km, tourism zone of
105 sq. Km and an administration zone of 1 sq. Km. Initially in 1974, the tiger
reserve comprised 690 sq. Km of the national park; the remaining 184 sq.
Km of the park came under Project Tiger in 1984. The park is contiguous to
Nagarhole National Park, Mudumalai Sanctuary and Waynad Sanctuary.
The forest department maintains reasonably priced lodges, rest houses and
cottages. Sprawling deluxe bungalows are also available.
2.4 The Nagarahole National Park
Situated within the south-eastern parts of Koodogu (Coorg) and southwestern
parts of Mysore District. Created a national park in 1974. it has an
area of 644 sq. Km. The national park is contiguous with Bandipur National
Park and Kakankote Reserve Forest to the south.
The Forest Department manages two rest houses, reservation made in
advance through the Forest Department offices in Mysore or Bangalore to
stay here. Alongside the Nagarhole main road is another resortthe Jungle
Inn (at Veeranahosahalli) that is right at the main entrance of the park. It has
colonial lodges, private rooms and dormitories with modern amenities.
2.5 Trends In Tourism Development
Tamilnadu: Tourism in Tamilnadu has received a major thrust in the last few
years. Several steps have been taken to make Tamilnadu an inviting and
attractive destination for foreign and domestic tourists. It is believed that vast
forest areas and an extensive coastal stretch have high potential for
development of tourism and this would attract national as well as foreign
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