Anamudi peak is located in which of the following National Parks?

Key Points

• Eravikulam National Park is situated in the Idukki district of Kerala, India.
• The park is famous for housing the Anamudi peak, which is the highest peak in South India, standing at an elevation of 2,695 meters.
• It is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to the largest population of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr.
• Eravikulam National Park is also renowned for the blooming of the Neelakurinji flowers which occurs once every twelve years.

Additional Information

• Eravikulam National Park
  • Eravikulam National Park was established in 1978 to protect the Nilgiri Tahr, an endangered species of mountain goat.
  • The park covers an area of approximately 97 square kilometers and is characterized by rolling grasslands and shola forests.
  • It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the Western Ghats, which are known for their high biodiversity.
  • Eravikulam is also famous for the mass flowering of Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana), which blankets the hills in blue once every twelve years.
• Nilgiri Tahr
  • The Nilgiri Tahr is an endangered species of mountain ungulate native to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats.
  • Eravikulam National Park hosts the largest surviving population of Nilgiri Tahr.
  • The animal is characterized by its thick, coarse fur and curved horns.
• Neelakurinji Flowers
  • Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) is a shrub that flowers gregariously once every twelve years.
  • The blooming of these flowers transforms the hills of Eravikulam into a sea of blue, attracting tourists from around the world.
  • The last blooming occurred in 2018, and the next is expected around 2030.