About Anamudi Shola National Park
Anamudi Shola National Park is a protected area in the Western Ghats of Idukki district, Kerala, established in 2003. Covering 7.5 square kilometers, it comprises Mannavan, Idivara, and Pullardi sholas. The park features a unique montane shola-grassland ecosystem and provides habitat connectivity between Eravikulam, Mathikettan Shola, and Pampadum Shola National Parks.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect guided treks through dense shola forests and rolling grasslands at high altitudes. The park offers scenic landscapes, diverse flora including rare medicinal plants, and opportunities for wildlife spotting such as Nilgiri tahr and elephants. Access is restricted to guided tours or off-road vehicles with forest department permission.
Key highlights
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Unique montane shola-grassland ecosystem
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Home to endemic species like Nilgiri tahr and Indian wild dog
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Composed of Mannavan, Idivara, and Pullardi sholas
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Part of UNESCO World Heritage tentative list Anamalai sub-cluster
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High-altitude trekking experiences
History of Anamudi Shola National Park
Declared a National Park on November 21, 2003, to protect the fragile high-altitude shola-grassland ecosystem of the Western Ghats.
Culture & Context
Part of the Anamalai sub-cluster under consideration for UNESCO World Heritage Site status; plays a crucial role in watershed conservation for rivers like Pambar and Chinnar.
Route
| By air | Nearest airports are Coimbatore (150 km) and Kochi (160 km) |
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| By train | Nearest railway stations are Pollachi (100 km) and Aluva (150 km) |