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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 Tahr's existing in the world.
The park also shelters Atlas Moth,
Elephants, Sambhar's, Gaurs, Lion-tailed
Macaque, Nilgiri, Langur, Tigers and
Leopards.
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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
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Wildlife in Eravikulam National Park:
The main inhabitant of the Eravikulam park is
Nilgiri Tahr. Now the park has the largest
known population of Tahrs existing in the
world. The park also sheltersgaur, indian
muntjac, sambar deer, golden jackal, jungle
cat, wild dog, dhole, leopard, tiger, nilgiri
langur, stripe-necked mongoose, indian
porcupine, nilgiri marten, small clawed otter,
ruddy mongoose, and funambulus
sublineatus|dusky striped squirrel
Birding in Eravikulam National Park:
132 species of
birds have been recorded which include
endemics like Black-and-orange Flycatcher,
Nilgiri Pipit, Nilgiri Wood Pigeon,Yellow-Throated
Marten, White Bellied Shortwing, Nilgiri
Verditer Flycatcher and Kerala Laughingthrush.
Flora in Eravikulam
National Park:
Three major types of plant communities are
found in the Park - grasslands, shrublands and
forests. The terrain above 2000m is covered
primarily by grasslands. However, there are
numerous small patches of forests in hollows
and gullies in these areas. The deeper valleys
are extensively forested. Shrublands
predominate along the bases of the cliffs and
interspersed in rocky slab areas. The
antibacterial Eupatorium glandulosum is found
here.
Other
Attractions:
Anamudi (2,695 m) is the
highest peak in south India and located within the park
area. This is a good place for trekking.
Climate(Eravikulam National Park)
The climate of this region is greatly
influenced by the southwestern monsoon. June,
July, and August are the monsoon months and
this is the period when the region receives
maximum rainfall while April and May are the
hottest months. January and February receive
little rain and the weather is generally clear
during this time of the year. From September
to December, the northeast monsoon brings a
little rain and this period along with the
months of January and February are the best
time to visit this park.
Travel Info(Eravikulam National Park)
Air: The nearest airport is
at Kochi, 135 km.
Rail: Nearest railway station
is located at Aluva, 115 km |
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