Eravikulam National Park

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  • Eravikulam National Park is located in the Devikulam Taluk of Idukki district of Kerala, India.
  • It is particularly famous for Nilgiri Tahr.
  • Another specialty of park is the “Neelakurinji” flower that blooms once every 12 years.
  • In 1975, the region was declared a wildlife sanctuary primarily to protect the endangered Nilgiri Tahr.
  • In 1978, the Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary was upgraded to national park status, becoming Eravikulam National Park.
  • Area: Park covers an area of approximately 97 square kilometers (37 square miles).
  • Hills: Park is located in the Rajamalai hills of the Western Ghats and the highest peak in the park is Anamudi.
  • River: The park includes catchment areas for east flowing rivers (tributaries of River Pambar) and west flowing rivers (tributaries of River Periyar and Chalakkudy).
  • Waterfalls: Some of the notable waterfalls within park are:
    • Lakkom Waterfalls
    • Nyayamakad Waterfalls
    • Attukad Waterfalls
    • Chinnar Waterfalls
  • Flora: Shola Forests, Grasslands, Orchids etc.
  • Fauna: Nilgiri Tahr, Gaur, Sloth Bear, Nilgiri Langur, Tiger, Nilgiri Flycatcher, Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon, Nilgiri Pipit, Nilgiri Keelback Snake, Malabar Pit Viper etc.
  • Half the world population of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr lives in the park.
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