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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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