Eravikulam National ParkEravikulam National Park is one of wettest regions of the world. It gets a rainfall of 4500mm. This breathtakingly beautiful National Park is situated in Devikulam Taluk of Kerala, along the high ranges of western coast, stretching The Park exhibits the breathtaking natural splendor of rolling grasslands and exotic flowers. Anamudi, the highest peak of south Himalayas, towers over the sanctuary in majestic pride. The enchanting Munnar Hill Station to this Park is just 15 kms away. In 1978, it was declared as a National Park . The Park is divided into 3 regions - the core area, the buffer area and the tourism area. Visitors are allowed only to the tourism area which is in the Rajamala region. Trekking facilities are available here.
It was established to protect the Nilgiri Tahr also known as the Nilgiri Ibex. The Rajamala is the natural habitat of this rare mountain goat. Apart from Nilgiri Tahr, the other animals in Eravikulam National Park are elephant, leopard, tiger, malabar civet, sambar, barking deer, nilgai, langur, phyhon etc. The birds found are imperial pigeon, grey jungle fowl etc.
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