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Anamudi Shola National Park
Idukki, Kerala 979m
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Anamudi Shola National Park is a pristine high-altitude montane grassland and forest ecosystem located in the Western Ghats of Kerala, protecting one of the most biodiverse regions in India. Named after Anamudi, the highest peak in South India at 2,695 meters, the park encompasses shola forests, grasslands, and is home to endemic species of birds, mammals, and plants found nowhere else on Earth. It is a critical conservation area that preserves the unique flora and fauna of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
💡Why Visit?
This is one of India's most exclusive and least-visited national parks, offering untouched wilderness, breathtaking views of the highest South Indian peak, and exceptional opportunities to spot endemic species like the Nilgiri tahr, Neelakurunji flowers, and rare montane birds.
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Quick Facts
RegionKerala
CountryIndia
Altitude979m
Budget Stay₹1,500/night
Budget Food₹400/day
🌡️ Weather & Best Time
Sep · Drizzle
This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 18°C to 27°C annually. Avoid travel in Oct due to heavy rainfall.
Temperature range (°C)
Sep
☀️Drizzle
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Temperature19° – 27°C
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Rainfall161mm
💡Okay
💡Moderate — expect frequent rain
⚠️ Avoid travelling in Oct due to extreme conditions.
Plan a trip for SepClimate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo
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Where to Stay
🎒 Deluxe
₹1,500/night
- Munnar Homestay
- Tea Estate Homestay
- Budget Guesthouse
🏨 Premium
₹3,700/night
- Munnar Resort
- Plantation Stay
- Hotel Crown
✨ Luxury
₹9,500/night
- Luxury Tea Estate Resort
- High-end Munnar Resort
- Premium Mountain Lodge
Local Cuisine
⭐ Appam with Stewlocal
⭐ Kerala Fish Currylocal
⭐ Puttustreet
Dosa with Sambarstreet
Banana Chipslocal