Anamudi Shola National Park National Park
Protected shola forest reserve around Anamudi peak
A small national park in Kerala's Western Ghats near Anamudi, Anamudi Shola protects montane shola forest and grassland; hikers and nature researchers visit for short treks and high-altitude flora.
Anamudi Shola National Park at a Glance#
Website: https://www.forest.kerala.gov.in
How to Get to Anamudi Shola National Park#
Anamudi Shola National Park is in the Idukki/Ernakulam region of Kerala. The nearest major towns are Munnar and Devikulam; access involves a combination of regional roads and, for some approaches, forest-track driving. Check Kerala Forest Department guidance for permits and current access rules.
Tips for Visiting Anamudi Shola National Park#
- Hire a local guide-entry and access to shola-and-grassland mosaics can be restricted and guides know seasonal trails.
- Visit early morning for birdwatching; endemic species such as the Nilgiri wood pigeon and various warblers are most active at first light.
- Avoid the monsoon (June-September) when trails become slippery and some parts of the park may close.
Best Time to Visit Anamudi Shola National Park#
Best visited between November and April when trails are more accessible; monsoon months bring heavy rain and limited access.
Weather & Climate near Anamudi Shola National Park#
Anamudi Shola National Park's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 8°C to 22°C. Heavy rainfall (2306 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 8° - 19° | 14° | 30 mm | some cloud | 74% | 1.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.5h |
| February | Very Good | 9° - 20° | 14° | 35 mm | mostly sunny | 65% | 1.7 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.7h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 22° | 16° | 62 mm | some cloud | 65% | 1.9 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 11° - 22° | 17° | 125 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 1.7 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 159 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 1.9 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.5h |
| June | Acceptable | 12° - 19° | 15° | 224 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 11° - 18° | 14° | 399 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.6h |
| August | Acceptable | 11° - 18° | 15° | 324 mm | overcast | 92% | 2.7 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.3h |
| September | Acceptable | 11° - 19° | 15° | 310 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 1.9 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Acceptable | 11° - 19° | 15° | 276 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.8h |
| November | Acceptable | 10° - 18° | 14° | 231 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 1.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.5h |
| December | Good | 8° - 19° | 13° | 131 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.4h |
