Eravikulam National Park
About
Eravikulam National Park, spread across 97 sq km of rolling grasslands and shola forests in the Western Ghats, is home to the largest surviving population of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr - a stocky mountain goat found nowhere else on Earth. The park's landscape is stunning undulating grasslands at 2,000+ meters altitude, with panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. The Nilgiri Tahr here are remarkably unafraid of humans, often grazing within meters of visitors. Every 12 years, the hills explode in blue-violet Neelakurinji flowers (next: 2030), creating one of nature's most spectacular displays.
Highlights
What makes this place special
Nilgiri Tahr Sightings
The endangered Nilgiri Tahr graze on the park's grasslands, often approaching within meters of visitors — half the world's population of this species lives in Eravikulam.
Rolling Grassland Panorama
The park's high-altitude grasslands offer sweeping 360-degree views of the Western Ghats, with clouds often drifting below the trail — creating a 'walking above the clouds' experience.
Anamudi Peak View
Views of Anamudi (2,695m), South India's highest peak, from the park trails — its distinctive dome shape is visible from several vantage points within the park.
Things to Know
- •Entry is by park shuttle bus only — private vehicles not allowed inside
- •The park is occasionally closed during breeding season (January-March) — check in advance
- •Nilgiri Tahr are most easily spotted early morning and late afternoon
- •The main trail is a gentle 7 km walk through grasslands — suitable for most fitness levels
- •Carry rain gear — weather can change rapidly at these altitudes
- •The Neelakurinji bloom (every 12 years, next in 2030) covers the hills in blue-violet
- •No food or plastic allowed inside the park — carry water in reusable bottles
