Eravikulam National Park
The most looked for after end of the line in Munnar is the Eravikulam National Park, the first of its kind in Kerala, where the jeopardized Nilgiri Thar is secured. Spread in excess of 97 sq. km., this park holds the biggest suitable populace of Tahr, a few different types of uncommon creatures, winged animals and butterflies.
The park offers a heavenly perspective of the tea plantation furthermore of the rolling hills touched by covers of fog. The park turns into a hot end when the hill slants get secured in a floor covering of blue, coming about because of the blossoming of Neelakurinji. It is a plant endemic to this some piece of the Western Ghats which sprouts once in twelve years.
Something else which draws in a substantial number of sightseers to this spot is the lavish green houses the foothills of Anamudi Peak.
A secured zone, the park is separated into three locales – the core area, the buffer area and the tourism area. Guests are permitted just to the tourism area- Rajamalai – the locale lying past the street section into Eravikulam. Here one can watch the Nilgiri Tahr close by other people.
Closest railway station : Aluva, around 109 km from Munnar; Angamali, around 108 km from Munnar.
Closest air terminal : Madurai (Tamilnadu) around 142 km; Cochin International Airport, around 150 km.
Good for : Family, Couples,Nature Lovers, Adventure Seekers, Photo Fanatics
Entrance charge : Rs. 15 for every individual for every Indian, Rs. 200 for every outsider and for kids below 12 years and for Bonafied student: Rs. 5/head
Timings : All days of the week (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Visit length of time : 4-5 hours
