Eravikulam is another wildlife sanctuary proclaimed as a national park since it supports the largest popularation of Nilagiri Tahr existing in the world now. Anamudi park, the highest point south of the Himalayas, falls in the southern part of this park. The park is 135 km from Cochin and is accessible by road.

A wide variety of plant life is present here. The popularly known Neelakurinjy is one of the rare species grown here. The Nilagiri Tahr is seen on the high lands and rocky regions of this national park. Sambar, Barking Deer, Gaur, Giant,Malabar Squirrel, Tiger, Panther, Black Bird, Jungle Crow etc. are also seen here.

The sanctuary is accessible by road,just 4 km from the Munnar – Udumalapet road, and can be reached within 15 minutes by car from Munnar.

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