This National Park, which also happens to be a wildlife sanctuary, is located at the crossroads of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu lying on the north-western side of the Nilgiri Hills. It is home to many endangered species such as the Bengal Tiger, Asiatic Elephant, Gaur and Indian Leopard. There is a huge variety of birds, especially the critically endangered Indian White-rumped Vulture and Long billed Vulture. This sanctuary is also under the consideration of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee to be declared as a World Heritage Site.