Eravikulam National Park is the first national park of Kerala state which sprawls across an area of 97 sq. Km at the Kannan Devan Hills of the southern Western Ghats. It is huddled in the midst of picturesque hills and comprises of an untouched patch of Shola forests and rolling grasslands, providing a cozy habitat for the rare Nilgiri Tahr, an endangered species of wild goat.

Eravikulam National Park is also famous for hosting the highest peak in South India, the Anamudi Peak. It is also marked as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.

In 1975, Eravikulam was declared as a wildlife sanctuary, but after three years, in 1978, it was given the status of a National Park whose main aim was to provide protection for the rare Nilgiri Tahr which are only found in Munnar. Nilgiri langur, Indian porcupine, Nilgiri marten, sambar deer, elephant, jungle cat, wild dog, leopard, tiger, golden jackal, ruddy mongoose, dusky palm squirrel, small-clawed otter are the other inhabitants of this national park.

The park is amazing with mountain ranges, migratory birds, awesome flowering plants, and trekking areas. 29 Species of mammals, 140 species of birds, 20 species of amphibians, trekking, variety of flora and fauna, terrestrial and epiphytic orchids are found here and itreceives heavy rainfall during south west monsoons during June/July and October/November).

Best Time to Visit:

September to May is the best time to visit Eravikulam National Park.

Opening Closing Time:

8 AM to 4:30 PM.

Entrance Fee:

How to reach

 By Air - Cochin International Airport and Coimbatore Airport are the nearest airports to Eravikulam National Park which are situated at a distance of 121 Km and 162.2 Km respectively.

 By Rail - Aluva Railway Station is the nearest railway stations to Eravikulam National Park which is situated at a distance of 122.3 Km.

 By Road - Eravikulam National Park is well-connected to major cities of the country via road.