Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National Park 45 mins from Munnar. Nilgiri Thar (Hemitragas hylocres) - an endangered species of mountain goats, rolling grasslands and sholas, spread over 97 sq km in the Rajamalai hills, rare flora and fauna, Atlas moth (largest in the world). Apart from tahr, the Park is the abode of other little known fauna such as Nilgiri marten, ruddy mongoose,small clawed otter,dusky striped sqirrel etc The Kurichi or Neelakurinji Flowers turn the hills of Rajamalai blue every 12 years. It happened in 2006 and the next bloom will be in 2018, 2030.
Visiting Time : 0700 - 1800 hrs.
Visitors are not allowed in certain seasons
Entry Pass : Rs. 10 for adults, Rs. 5 for children below 12 years, Rs. 50 for foreigners ( liable to change )
Permitting Authority : Wild Life DFO, Munnar.