Eravikulam National Park

This enchanting national park in Kerala was originally established in the form of a wildlife sanctuary way back in the year 1975 and was given the status of a national park in the year 1978. Situated in Idukki District, the Eravikulam national park is the abode to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, also called the wild goat. This park fortifies the Anamudi peak at 2695 meters altitude.

This national park is breathtaking in size, enclosing an area of approximately 97 square meters, and has a rich diversity of flora and fauna including high-level sholas and rolling grasslands to its credit. This national park is also known for 'Neelakurinji', which is a flower that blooms once in 12 years. Some of the notable species found here are Nilgiri Tahr, leopard, tiger, gaur, panthers, Nilgiri langur, sloth bear, wild dog, giant squirrel, Atlas moth, jungle cats, and Civet cats.

Location: Idukki and Pooyamkutty forest, Ernakulam, Kerala, India