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About
Eravikulam National Park
Er avikulam
Wildlife Sanctuary is set up for the preservation of the endangered
Nilgiri Tahr.
The sanctuary stands out for the stark beauty of its rolling
grasslands and sholas, spread over 97 sq. kms of unblemished natural
splendour. Anamudi, the highest peak south of Himalayas, towers over
the sanctuary in majestic pride. The slopes of the hills abound in all
kinds of rare flora and fauna. The Atlas Moth, largest of its kind in
the world, is a unique possession of the park.
The sanctuary was declared as a National Park in 1978. The parkis
breathtakingly beautiful and is easily comparable to the best mountain
ranges found anywhere in the world.
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.
How To Get There
By Air :: The Nearest airport is at Kochi, 135 kms.
By Rail :: Nearest railway station is located at Aluva, 115 kms.
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