What to expect
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
Tamil Nadu's largest wildlife reserve, straddling the Western and Eastern Ghats at the foot of the Nilgiris; a Project Tiger reserve with a growing tiger population and large elephant herds, once the hideout of sandalwood brigand Veerappan.
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Typewildlife
Nearest baseSathyamangalam
DistrictErode
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
Entry₹450
Places to visit3→Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is planned from Sathyamangalam, one of the travel bases in Erode district. Use Sathyamangalam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Sathyamangalam or nearby in Erode, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
Sunrise6:12 am
Sunset6:33 pm
Golden hour best light5:33 pm–6:33 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:33 pm–6:58 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September brings heavy rain to Tamil Nadu. Trails, falls and ghat roads can be slippery, swollen or closed at short notice, and forest departments sometimes suspend access. Check locally on the day before you travel.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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2 more places around Sathyamangalam, each worth a day of its own.
damBhavanisagar Dam
16.0 km · ~27 min by cab
The Lower Bhavani Dam, an earthen dam across the Bhavani river completed in 1956, one of the largest earthen dams in the world, with a large reservoir and riverside gardens.
templeBannari Mariamman Temple
11.1 km · ~18 min by cab
A prominent temple to Goddess Mariamman at Bannari on the foothills of the Western Ghats near Sathyamangalam, famous for the Panguni Kundam (fire-walking) festival that draws large crowds of devotees.
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Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve — at a glance
TimingsSafaris typically 6:00-9:00 AM and 3:00-6:00 PM; permits via Tamil Nadu Forest Dept.
Best timeOct-Feb and post-monsoon; avoid peak summer (Mar-Jun) for wildlife sighting
Entry price
- Indian adult
- ₹450
Government monuments, museums and forest reserves in India often charge foreign visitors more. We have not verified whether this site does — ask at the counter.
Fees change without notice. Check the current rate at the counter.
Entry: Safari ~INR 300-600 per head + vehicle charges (indicative — confirm with forest dept.)
Getting here
How to reach Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
Sathyamangalam town (bus stand/gateway) ~65 km from Erode Jn (ED); nearest airport Coimbatore (CJB) ~90 km
Getting around Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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When is the best time to visit Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve?
Entry: Safari ~INR 300-600 per head + vehicle charges (indicative — confirm with forest dept.). Timings: Safaris typically 6:00-9:00 AM and 3:00-6:00 PM; permits via Tamil Nadu Forest Dept. The rupee figure quoted is the Indian adult rate. Government monuments, museums and forest reserves in India often charge foreign visitors more, and we have not verified whether this site does.
How do I reach Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve?
Base yourself in Sathyamangalam or nearby in Erode, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve?
About an hour.
What else is near Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve?
Nearby you can pair Bannari Mariamman Temple (11.1 km), Bhavanisagar Dam (16.0 km), Dhimbam Hills and Sathyamangalam Ghat Road (23.8 km), Perumpallam Dam (28.0 km).
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Photographs: Magentic Manifestations (CC BY-SA 3.0), Jaseem Hamza (CC BY 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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