Masinagudi is small village located 60 kms away from the famous hill town Ooty. Masinagudi is known for it jungle area and near by tiger reserve. Masinagudi is located close to the bandipur wildlife sanctuary and mudumalai wildlife sanctuary. It is haven for wild animals like elephants, tigers, deers, bears, leapards and variety of birds. Masinagudi lies inside the tiger reserve and it is a protected area.

Masinagudi is nature's paradise and popular getaway for wildlife lovers. Apart from wildlife there are few places to see near Masinagudi. Places like moyar river, murugan temple, elephant camp, mudumalai and bandipur sanctuaries, kalhatty water falls and also the wayanad sanctuary are must see for people coming to Masinagudi.

Masinagudi also offers activities like trekking, fishing, climbing, jeep safari and elephant safari for the visitors. Sighting wildlife is the most popular activity for the visitors coming here. Private jeep safaris inside the jungle is available for the small fee and elephant safari is provided in the near by mudumalai.

Nearest airport to masinagudi is in Coimbatore and the nearest railway station is available in Ooty. Masinagudi is also located 230kms away from the Bangalore city and 90 kms from Mysore. There are many resorts and cottages are located near the forest area for visitors to stay. Resorts like monarch safari park, safari land and jungle hut are popular amoung the visitors.