Aranyasun lies within the Nilgiris District, where single-use plastics are strictly prohibited. Vehicles are inspected at the Kakkanalla and Mudumalai (Thorarapalli) check posts. Penalties range from ₹500 to ₹10,000.
The property is within the Mudumalai Tiger Sanctuary. The Bandipur gate (~26 km) and Thorarapalli gate at the Mudumalai border (~26 km) close at 9:00 PM and reopen at 6:00 AM, per Supreme Court orders. You must reach before 9:00 PM.
Do not carry liquor across the Tamil Nadu / Karnataka border — it will be confiscated at the check post. Please plan accordingly.
Open-air, on-road jeep safari of ~3 hours for up to 6 people, through Moyar, Singara and Bokkapuram. Naturalists: Mr. Solmon Daniel & Mr. Radhakrishnan.
Morning: 5:45 AM – 8:00 AM · Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Government safari ~9 km away, booked online in advance. Visit the elephant feeding camp at Theppakadu.
Elephant feeding: 8:30–9:00 AM & 5:30–6:00 PM
~38 km away — a guided waterfall trek with off-road adventure.
Contact Mr. Veeramani: +91 63816 99287 / +91 88254 75002
Bandipur is ~25 km (about 1 hr) — avoid the 6:00 AM slot as the check post only opens at 6:00 AM. JLR Canter safari departs 2:45 PM (Duration: 2.5 hours). Visitor categories: Indian and International.
JLR bookings: +91 90353 15566
Ooty shorter route caution: The 31 km route via the Thalai Kundah check post (7 km from Ooty) is heavily restricted — it requires a local Nilgiris ID or a TN-43 registered vehicle. If you don't qualify, use the recommended 77 km route via Gudalur and Theppekkadu.
Local drivers : Karthi Karthick +91 93606 25979 · Ashwin Vineet +91 63829 29874. See our full How to Reach guide for all routes.
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