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                             Pambadum Shola National Park
 

Enjoys misty and cloudy climate throughout the year. Months from April to September have pleasant climate and is the most popular time for tourism in this area. The coldest months are December and January when the minimum temperature inside forests fall up to 6°C even at lower elevations. The temperature varies with a minimum of 6°C (December) to a maximum of 30°C (April). There are 4-5 dry months spanning between December and March. Due to the location situated near to the Tamil Nadu State, Pampadum Shola Forests receive heavy rain in the North-East monsoon also.
 

The fauna includes several threatened, rare or endemic species. The numbers of rare and endemic species found were high when the extent of Shola forest is taken into consideration. The species Parantica nilgiriensis (Nymphalidae) which is restricted to some hills of South India and listed as threatened by IUCN was recorded to be highly abundant in the area. Besides this, other rare species include Libythea lepita, Pantoporia ranga, Rohana pariasatis, Zipoetis saintis and Jamides dalecto. There are about 14 species of birds, 9 species of mammals, 100 species of butterflies and 93 species of moths recorded from the Shola. The important animals found in the Park are elephant, gaur, leopard, wild boar, sambar and common langur.
 

The clear blue sky, clean air, stretch of green meadows and thick foliage teeming with flora and fauna makes it a dream destination for tourists. All the Eco-tourism activities are organized jointly by the Forest Department and the Eco-development Committees (EDCs) of the local tribals. The activities are designed to offer a wide spectrum of wilderness opportunities to the visitors and to provide means of sustainable livelihood for local communities.

An adventure trekking option through the Munnar - Kodaikanal forest road to the Watch Tower at Vandaravu is available and is named as Nature Trail to the Watch Tower.


Which animal is famous in Pambadum Shola National Park?
Pampadum Shola National Park is famous for its diverse wildlife, including elephants, gaurs, leopards, wild boars, sambars, and common langurs. The park is also known for the presence of the Nilgiri marten, a keystone species and a highly elusive, endangered, endemic small carnivore. 
 
Which is the smallest national park in Kerala? 
The smallest national park in Kerala is Pampadum Shola National Park. It covers approximately 12 square kilometers. Despite its small size, it's rich in diverse flora and fauna
 
Which district is pampadum shola in?
Idukki district of Kerala
Pampadum Shola National Park is the smallest national park in Idukki district of Kerala in India.
 
What is the entry fee for pampadum shola national park?
It's about 50 km from Munnar and 8 km from Marayoor. The waterfall is formed by the Pambar River and is surrounded by dense forests and rich biodiversity. 

Trekking: Take a guided 4 km trek through the forest, which lasts around 3 hours.
 
200 INR for Indians  

300 INR  for foreigners


For Information on tourism please contact:
Information Assistant - 8301024187
Assistant Wildlife Warden
Shola National Parks Range,
Top Station, Ellapatty.P.O.Vattavada
Kerala, India. PIN: 685615


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