Eravikulam National Park

Wildlife in Eravikulam National Park

The Western Ghats on its east and the Malabar Coast on its west, adorned with the emerald backwaters and exotic spice plantations, Kerala is blessed with a riotous variety of flora and fauna. Topped up with indigenous traditional cultural practices and art forms, Kerala is increasingly gaining momentum as a popular tourist destination all over the world. Showered with an eternal sunshine, Kerala- God's own country is all nature lovers' paradise. The lush tropical evergreen rain forests still largely miraculously unspoiled in Kerala, support a rich array of land, marine and avian wildlife. Spread over 97 sq. km, the Eravikulam National Park came into being in 1978.

Wildlife at Eravikulam

The endangered mountain goat Nilgiri Tahr can be found here in large number. Elephants, tigers, civets, leopards, wild boar, sloth bear, mongoose, Nilgiri langurs, squirrels also reside here. A large population of butterflies and moths including the Atlas Moth the world's largest moth can be spotted.

Vegetation at Eravikulam

The Shola forests dominate the scene at Eravikulam. Among other plants, Eravikulam is home to the Neelkurinji the plant that blossom once in every 12 years. At that time the slopes of the Western turn blue with the magic of this flower.

Climate at Eravikulam

Eravikulam receives heavy rains during monsoon and remains pleasant all the year round. During winter the nights and early mornings are chilly but days are pleasant.