Contrary to the definition of ‘what you see is what you get’, a walk on the wild side can turn out to be quite a converse experience, for neither are there any predictable selfie zones for clicking snapshots from and neither are there any clichéd promenades to amble along — in this case, turning the said definition on its head. In the wild, ‘if you’ve still not found what you’re looking for, look again and again’ would probably be a more apt definition, don’t you think?

A wild walk you’re likely never to forget

So now that you’re considering going on a wild offbeat road be prepared to view a panorama of Mother Nature’s moods, sometimes quiet, always exciting. It’ll be all about raw nature unleashing before your very eyes, in its purest most unpredictable form, giving you an experience that’s either absolutely unforgettable or a blink-(damn)- I’ve-missed-it kind of encounter.

Now measure this kind of an unearthly experience to that of the humdrum, citified encounters we spoke of earlier and you know for sure that a walk on the wild side is one that’s not worth missing out on.

Forth ward from here

When you plan for a vacation or a road trip with your friends, it’s only logical that you’d chalk out the journey well in advance, so as to avoid any unpleasant surprises along the way. Likewise, it’s only prudent to start with from a point of departure that’s most convenient and offering you plenty of travel options for a convenient to and fro. At this point, do remember that we are beginning our journey from Oragadam in Chennai (as we always do). Matter of fact, we’re usually predisposed to commence from Ananda Habitat- an 18 acre, DTCP approved plotting project with 100% legal paperwork and clear titles.

Set in a beautiful, well preserved ecosystem where amenities such as a reliable water table management system with individual water connection for every plot, fully landscaped parks with floral beds along with scenic avenue and aroma plantations, and a dedicated separate land allotment for a school/ kalyanamandapam among many other thoughtful features are a given, these exceptionally well-designed 247 plotting project secured within a gated community is a boon for those who love to live cocooned whilst enjoying the joys of the great outdoors concurrently.

Get your foot on the pedal

For getting to take your walk on the wild side, we suggest you set your sails and head to Mudumalai National Park in Mudumalai, Tamil Nadu. Admittedly it is a 10 hour drive, via the NH48, roughly encompassing roughly 571 kms.

Once you’ve hit the road, the Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary will take you on route to Ooty, in fact if you’re already in Ooty be sure to take a detour and check this place out. It is located roughly 40 kms away from Ooty and just a few kms from the Bandipur National Park. The Bandipur National Park, quite obviously does not need an introduction as it is one of the most popular places frequented for spotting many a wild one. The Mudumalai National Park is situated in Tamil Nadu, nonetheless, is geographically flanked by hilly areas of the two states Karnataka and Kerala, so rest assured finding this sanctuary should not prove to be too difficult.

About Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary

Notably, the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, inaugurated in 1940, has the distinction of being the first sanctuary, this side of the country. The sanctuary is a tiger reserve, though many tourists find that the majestic animal is a bit elusive. Nevertheless, the sanctuary does have a fair share of many other interesting furry ones to watch in action such as panthers, bisons , a variety of deers, elephants, boars, monkeys besides some birds, smaller animals such as porcupines and sloth bears or reptiles like the python or monitor lizards.

So when you find yourself wondering about where you want to head off this summer vacation, give this place a thought. Who knows, it might just turn out to be the most wildly unforgettable experience of a lifetime.