Anamudi Shola National Park UPSC

  • Anamudi Shola National Park is located in the Idukki district of the Indian state of Kerala.
  • It is situated in the Western Ghats mountain range.
  • The park is surrounded by Mathikettan Shola National Park, Eravikulam National Park, Pambadum Shola National Park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Kurinjimala Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • The park is known for its unique shola-grassland ecosystem.
  • In 2003, Anamudi Shola National Park was established.
  • Area: Park covers an area of approximately 42.68 square kilometers (16.47 square miles).
  • Flora: Tropical Evergreen Forests, Wet Montane Forests, Moist Deciduous Forests, Shola Forests, Grasslands, Scrubland etc.
  • Fauna: Lion-tailed Macaques, Nilgiri Tahr, Nilgiri Marten, Gaur, Nilgiri Langur, Elephant, Sambar, Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Nilgiri Flycatcher, Malabar Pit Viper, Indian Rock Python, Indian Monitor Lizard etc.
Scroll to Top