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Eravikulam National Park



The National Park is located in Eravikulam and Idukki districts of Kerala.


South India’s highest peak- Anamudi is located in this area.


Its prominent fauna includes the Nilgiri Tahr, Lion-tailed macaques, Indian muntjac, gaur and sambar deer.


Tributaries of the Pambar as well as Periyar and Chalakudy form a catchment area here.


The Neelakurinji flower which blooms once in every 12 years is seen here.


The region was declared a National park in 1978.

 

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