Eravikulam National Park
Home to the world's largest population of the Nilgiri tahr, a mountain goat endemic to the Western Ghats. The park's rolling montane grasslands (shola) burst into colour every twelve years when the Neelakurinji flower blooms.
Area (km²)
97
Established
1978
District
Idukki
Nearest City
Munnar
Quick Facts
Eravikulam has the world's largest population of the Nilgiri tahr, with over 800 individuals.
The Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) flower blooms only once every 12 years, turning the hillsides violet.
The park contains Anamudi, at 2,695m the highest peak in South India.
Nilgiri tahr here are extremely approachable due to decades of non-disturbance.
Habitat & Best Time to Visit
Habitat Types
Best Time to Visit
Dec – Mar
Park closed February–March during Nilgiri tahr calving season. Neelakurinji blooms every 12 years (next around 2030).
Gates & Safari Zones
Rajamala
Zone Core
Closed February-March during tahr calving season.
