This safari gate is located on the Ooty-Mysore road and is the main entry point to the park. It is about 12 km from the town of Masinagudi. This safari gate is one of the prominent safari gate of Mudumalai National Park. Wildlife spotting chances from this gate is very high. Ticket for this gate is supposed to be obtained well in advance in order to avoid last time disappointment. The safari ride from gate one lasts up to one hour.