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Eravikulam National Park
BetaA high Western Ghats park of rolling shola grassland below Anamudi, stronghold of the Nilgiri tahr.
Why this place matters
Flagship high-altitude Western Ghats national park safeguarding the largest population of Nilgiri tahr and extensive shola and grassland habitat around Anamudi.
The wildlife
Nilgiri TahrLargest and most important population of this endemic mountain goat on the grassy slopes around Anamudi.
Large deer frequenting shola edges and valleys.
The wider field list, with current IUCN Red List status.
Mammals
Sambar deerRusa unicolorVUVulnerable
Indian grey mongooseUrva edwardsiiLCLeast Concern
Indian muntjacMuntiacus muntjakLCLeast Concern- Tahr
Birds
Songbird
Reptiles
Pit viper
Notable birds include Nilgiri Pipit, Kerala Laughingthrush and Black-and-orange Flycatcher. Reptiles include Pit Vipers.
Plan your visit
Post-monsoon and winter provide clear views of Anamudi and good chances to photograph Nilgiri tahr on open slopes; early monsoon brings lush grasses and misty scenes but changeable weather.
- Zones
- Rajamalai tourism zone accessed by shuttle from Munnar
- Safari
- park-operated bus shuttle plus a short guided walk; no private vehicles beyond the base
- Typical sightings
- Nilgiri tahr grazing near trails and rocky outcrops, montane vistas and occasional high-altitude birds.
- Light and terrain
- Open slopes offer strong side- and backlighting; mist and fast-changing cloud often create dramatic conditions but can limit visibility.
- Hides
- Viewpoints along the designated visitor trail; no hides.
- Good to know
- Private vehicles stop at the base, and access is by the park shuttle to the Rajamalai zone only. The park closes for the tahr calving season. No food or plastic inside.