- Mukurthi National Park is located in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu state in South India.
- It is a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve along with Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and Silent Valley.
- The park was named after its highest peak, Mukurthi Peak, which stands at an elevation of around 2,554 meters (8,379 feet).
- In 1982, it was declared a wildlife sanctuary with the aim of protecting the Nilgiri tahr.
- In1990, the wildlife sanctuary was upgraded to the status of a national park.
- Area: Park spans an area of approximately 78.46 square kilometers (30.29 square miles)
- Hills: Park is situated in the Nilgiri Hills, which is a part of the Western Ghats mountain range.
- River: Pykara river flow through Mukurthi National Park.
- Tribe: The area surrounding the park is home to various indigenous tribal communities. One of the prominent tribe found in the region is Toda tribe.
- Flora: Shola Forests, Grasslands, Rhododendrons, Orchids etc.
- Fauna: Nilgiri Tahr, Indian Elephant, Bengal Tiger, Nilgiri Marten, Nilgiri Langur, Sambar Deer, Black-naped Hare, Soft-furred Rat, Nilgiri Laughingthrush, Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Nilgiri Salea, Horseshoe Pit Viper etc.