Anamudi Shola national park

Sept. 19, 2023

The Pazhathottam area in Anamudi Shola National Park, near Munnar, in Idukki, has transformed into a green heaven teeming with life.

About Anamudi Shola National Park:

  • It is located in the state of Kerala.
  • It is surrounded by Eravikulam National ParkPampadum Shola National ParkChinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and Mathikettan Shola Park.
  • Vegetation:
    • It consists of southern subtropical hill forests, southern montane wet temperate forests and moist deciduous forests.
    • The unique thing in the dense shola woods that houses a dense patch of stunted trees will be the luxurious presence of lichen, mosses, and climbers.
  • Flora: The place is home to around 174 species of herbs and shrubs, 62 species of trees and around 40 species of climbers, of which quite a few of them are endemic.
  • Fauna: Leopards, civet cats, wolves, Indian bison, wild boars, elephants, tigers, panthers, sloth bears etc.