Area
: 97 sq. km
Location : 17 km from Munnar, Kerala
Unique
Attractions : Nilgiri Tahr, Atlas Moth
Established : Declared a National Park in 1978
Description :
Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is a sanctuary set up for the preservation of
the endangered Nilgiri Tahr.
The main inhabitant of the park is Nilgiri Tahr. Now the park has the largest
known population of Tahrs existing in the world. The park also shelters Atlas
Moth, Elephants, Sambhars, Gaurs, Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri, Langur, Tigers
and Leopards.
Spread across an area of 97 sq. kms, the park exhibits the breathtaking natural
splendor of rolling grasslands and exotic flowers. Anamudi, the highest peak
south of Himalayas, towers over the sanctuary in majestic pride. The Atlas
Moth, largest of its kind in the world, is a unique possession of the park.
Access :
Air: The nearest airport is at Kochi, 135 km.
Rail: Nearest railway station is located at Aluva, 115 km.
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Duration: 10 nights/12 days
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Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary