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| Eravikulam National Park |
Eravikulam National Park is a 97 km² national park located along the Western Ghats in the Idukki district of Kerala in India.Situated between 10º05'N and 10º20' north, and 77º0' and 77º10' east, it is the first national park in Kerala.Munnar is among the crown jewels of the State, and the area has attracted visitors for centuries because of its panoramic vistas and natural splendour.Hidden in this gem of nature is the famous Eravikulam National Park, the home and sanctuary of the Nilgiri Tahr.The park is spread over 97 square kilometeres and has many trekking and hiking trails and fun spots and rare flora and fauna for people of all ages to enjoy.And is one of spots, where the blooming of Neelakurinji can be spotted.Eravikulam National Park will be closed from February to March every year for the two months due to the calving season of Nilgiri Tahr. The national park is a protected area and is divided into three regions - the core area, the buffer area and the tourism area.Visitors are allowed only to the tourism area that is in Rajamala, the region lying beyond the road entry into Eravikulam.Eravikulam is also famous for the natural habitat of Nilgiri Tahr, the endangered mountain goat and this park is built with the aim of conserving them.
Every twelve years, this place will be carpeted with blue… Yes, your guess is correct.It is one the place where you can witness the mass flowering of Neelakurinji flowers.
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