Eravikulam - Rajamalai Wildlife Sanctuary
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Eravikulam - Rajamalai Wildlife Sanctuary |
Eravikulam Rajamalai
Wildlife Sanctuary
The famous sanctuary near Munnar is
accessible by road, just 4 kms. from
the Munnar Udumalapet road. It is
135 kms. from Kochi and is situated
at the crest of Anaimalai range. It has
the largest population of Nilgiri Tahr
in the world. Other key fauna include
sambar, barking deer, gaur, giant
Malabar squirrel, tiger, panther,
nilgiri langur, lion-tailed macaque,
wolf, pigeon, blackbird and jungle
flora can also be seen here. The rare
crow etc. A rich and varied variety of
species popularly known as
'Neelakurinji' grows here. Best
season November to April.
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