The most sought after destination in Munnar is the Eravikulam National Park, the first of its kind in Kerala, where the endangered Nilgiri Thar is protected. Spread over 97 sq. km., this park holds the largest viable population of Tahr, several other species of rare animals, birds and butterflies. The park offers a magnificent view of the tea plantations and also of the rolling hills caressed by blankets of mist. The park becomes a hot destination when the hill slopes get covered in a carpet of blue, resulting from the flowering of Neelakurinji.

Eco Tourism Programmes    

Guidelines

How to reach
The park is accessible from Kochi (Kerala) and Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) Airports, which are located at about 148 km and 175 km respectively. Munnar, the nearest town (13 km) is well connected by roads from Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

The nearest Railway Station in Kerala is Alwaye (120 km) and Coimbatore (160 km) in Tamil Nadu.

The motorable roads inside the park includes the one that passes through the southern extremity, inside the tourism and awareness zone (Rajamala) to the Rajamala tea estate and the one in the Lakkom Muthuvakudy in the southern boundary which is connected to Lakkom in the Munnar – Udumalpet road by a road that passes through the tea estate owned by KDHP Company.

All other movements inside the park are on foot along trails and footpaths.

Entry time: 8:00 am – 2.00 pm
Entry Fee
Indian Adults – 200/-
Foreign Nationals – 500/-
Ordinary Camera –50 /-
Video Camera – 350/-
Reservation fee Rs 50/- (Reservation counter 9 am – 3 pm at Information centre, Munnar)

Closure Period
Eravikulam National Park : February to March

Dos & DON’TS
1.    This National Park is declared for the protection & conservation of the Nilgiri Tahr; which is an endangered species.
2.    While on safari, sighting of wildlife is absolutely based on chance; not certain.
3.    Carrying of food and beverage items into the Park is prohibited.
4.    Do not litter the park; leave your foot prints only.
5.    Smoking, consumption of alcohol and other contrabands inside the Park is prohibited.
6.    Feeding, teasing, disturbing wild animals is strictly prohibited.
7.    While inside the Park, do not keep pet animals, firearms, traps, poisonous or any other substance which is injurious to the wildlife.
8.    Please take care to limit your presence in the designated areas only while inside the Park.
9.    Illegal entry, use of unauthorized space, unauthorized trekking and picnicking is punishable.
10.    Do not play music, honk or speak loudly. Silence can help you hear wildlife
11.    Do not carry plastic materials inside the park as the Park is a Plastic free zone.

Breaching any of the above don’ts or any other lawful directions of the Park management through the staff on duty will be fined suitably and/ penalised as per the provisions contained in the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 or as deemed fit.

         

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TREKKING

SL NO	CATEGORY	RATE	NATIONAL PARK/ WILDLIFE SANCTUARY	CHECK IN PLACE	DURATION	ATTARACTION
1	INDIAN	1000	ERAVIKULAM NATIONAL PARK	ERAVIKULAM NATIONAL PARK ENTRANCE                                 ( TAHR TREKKING)	2 hrs	TAHR SIGHTING, WATER FALLS
	FOREIGNERS	1500				WILDLIFE SIGHTING etc

www.eravikulam.org 

The sanctuary is located in the rain shadow region of Western Ghats and represents a large number of plants and animals unique to the dry thorny forest vegetation. It is a well known repository of medicinal plants and supports a healthy population of Grizzled Giant Squirrel, Star tortoise, Tufted Grey Langur, various birds, Yellow throated bulbul and insects like Tarantula. Albizia lathamii, a critically endangered tree species has been reported from the dry forests of Chinnar. The presence famous ‘white bison of Manjampatti’ is another significance of Chinnar.

Eco-Tourism in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

 Camping 

• Jellimala Log House
• Squirrel House
• Churilipetty Log House
• Koottar Log House
• Pambar Log House
• Vasyappara Mud House
• Periyakombu Loghouse 

 

Safari

• Marayoor Heritage Safari

 

 

Trekking Programmes (Hiking)

SL NO	CATEGORY	RATE	NATIONAL PARK/ WILDLIFE SANCTUARY	CHECK IN PLACE	DURATION	ATTARACTION
1	INDIAN	300	CHINNAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY	ALAMPETTY INFORMATION CENTER	2 & 3 hrs	THOOVANAM WATER FALLS
	FOREIGNERS	700				ROCK PAINTING, etc
2	INDIAN	300	CHINNAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY	CHINNAR FOREST CHECK POST, INFORMATION CENTER	3 hrs	RIVER SIDE, WATCH TOWER
	FOREIGNERS	700				WILDLIFE SIGHTING , etc
3	INDIAN	700	CHINNAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY	CHINNAR FOREST CHECK POST, INFORMATION CENTER	6hrs	RIVER SIDE, WATCH TOWER
	FOREIGNERS	1500				WILDLIFE SIGHTING , HARD TREKKING, etc
4	INDIAN	250	CHINNAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY	CHINNAR FOREST CHECK POST, INFORMATION CENTER	3 hrs	RIVER SIDE, WATCH TOWER
	FOREIGNERS	600				WILDLIFE SIGHTING  , SHORT TREKKING etc

44 km from Munnar to Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary 

www.chinnar.org

Shola forests are found in the higher altitude hill regions of the Nilgiris, Kanyakumari district, the Western Ghats and associated ranges in the states of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Although generally said to occur above 2000 meters above sea level, shola forests can be found at 1600 meters elevation in many hill ranges (e.g. Biligiriranga Hills). The origin of the shola forest and grassland complex has been the subject of scientific debate. Some early researchers suggested that the floristic composition represents a stable final state or climax vegetation.

Eco- Tourism In Shola National Parks

 Camping 

• Bison 1 Log house  (Pampadum Shola National park)
• Bison 2 Log house  (Pampadum Shola National park)
• Amenity Center (1) 4bed (Pampadum Shola National Park)
• Amenity Center (3) 3 bed (Pampadum Shola National Park)
• Mud house              (Pampadum Shola National park)
• Methap Stone House (Anamudi Shola National park)
• Methap Log house  (Anamudi Shola National park)
• Mathikettan Log House (Mathikettan Shola National park)

 

Trekking Programmes (Hiking)

TREKKNING FEES
SL NO	CATEGORY	RATE	NATIONAL PARK/ WILDLIFE SANCTUARY	CHECK IN PLACE	DURATION	ATTARACTION
1	INDIAN	400	PAMPADUM SHOLA NATIONAL PARK	PAMPADUMSHOLA NATIONAL PARK FOREST CHECK  POST	2 hrs	SHOLA FOREST
	FOREIGNERS	750				WILDLIFE SIGHTING etc
2	INDIAN	400	MATHIKETTAN SHOLA NATIONAL PARK	PETHOTTY, INFORMATION CENTER	5 hrs	SHOLA FOREST,GRASS LAND
	FOREIGNERS	750				WILDLIFE SIGHTING

36 km from Munnar to Pambadum Shola  National Park

29 km from Munnar to Anamudi Shola  National Park

41 km from Munnar to Mathikettan Shola  National Park

www.sholaforests.org