Pampadum Shola National Park is known as smallest national park in Kerala. This Park is administrated by Kerala Department of Forest and wildlife, Munnar wildlife division, together with the nearby Mathkettan Shola National Park, Eravakulam National Park, Anamudi Shola National Park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and the Kurinjimala Sanctuary. The park adjoins the Allinagaram Reserved Forest within the proposed Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park.
The Pampadum National Park offers a wide range of habitat types to the flora and fauna.There are 22 species of trees, 74 species of herbs and shrubs and 16 climbers were recorded from here.There are almost 9 species of mammals, 14 species of birds, 93 species of moths and 100 species of butterflies are habitat here.Tiger are an important animal of the park.The most important animals found in the Park are elephant, gaur, leopard, wild boar, sambar and common langur.
The evergreen trees and the water sources become the habitat of various birds and animals. There are Eco-tourism facilities in the park which include trekking and night camping. The clear blue sky, clean air, stretch of green hayfield, and thick Leaf swarming with flora and fauna makes it a dream terminus for tourists and visitors.
Some notable birds which are found here are the Nilgiri Wood-pigeon, White-bellied Shortwing, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet, Blue Rock-thrush, Blue-capped Rock-thrush and Nilgiri flycatcher, Black orange Flycatchers, Cormorants, Egrets, Nilgiri Wood-pigeon, Darters, White-bellied Shortwing and Pied kingfisher are found here.
Flora and Fauna
Flora: Pampadum Shola National Park consists of several types of medicinal plants. Around 22 species of trees, 74 species of herbs and shrubs and 16 species of climbers have been seen here. This Park secures a montane evergreen shoal forest that is associated with the wildlife rich Eravikulam National Park.
Fauna: Nilgiri Wood-pigeon (Vulnerable), Leopards and Indian wild dogs are the commonly found animals of this part. Munnar road nearby is nearest one to the park.
Accommodation : Log houses at Kuttikadu and Neduvarpu are available for the visitors
How to Reach
By Air
Cochin International Airport: 190 Kms.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport: 267 Kms.
Madurai: 140 Kms.
By Rail
Kottayam : 114 Kms.
Changanassery: 120 Kms.
Ernakulam : 190 Kms.
Madurai : 135 Kms.
By Road
Direct bus links to / from Thiruvananthapuram, Cochin, Kottayam, Munnar & Madurai
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