Karian Shola National Park National Park
Shola forest reserve protecting Western Ghats biodiversity
Protected shola-grassland mosaic in Kerala's Western Ghats; attracts hikers and birdwatchers to montane forest patches, endemic plants and cool trekking routes.
Karian Shola National Park at a Glance#
How to Get to Karian Shola National Park#
Karian Shola National Park lies in the Kerala section of the Western Ghats. From the nearest town (consult local maps for the closest municipal center), drive via state highways into the highland plateau; the final roads are narrow and often unpaved. The park is best reached by private vehicle or arranged transport from regional towns; local guides can be hired in nearby villages.
Tips for Visiting Karian Shola National Park#
- Hire a local guide for trails that cross private tea estates and reserve-managed land - paths are not always well signposted.
- Travel during drier months to avoid leeches and heavy monsoon mud on forest tracks.
- Look for endemic frogs and sholas (montane cloud forest) plant communities - bring binoculars and a field guide.
Best Time to Visit Karian Shola National Park#
Best visited in the post-monsoon months (October-November) or the dry winter (December-February) for trail access and wildlife watching.
Weather & Climate near Karian Shola National Park#
Karian Shola National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 12°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1840 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 12° - 22° | 17° | 23 mm | some cloud | 70% | 1.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.5h |
| February | Ideal | 13° - 24° | 18° | 22 mm | mostly sunny | 58% | 1.6 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.7h |
| March | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 20° | 34 mm | some cloud | 58% | 1.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Very Good | 16° - 26° | 21° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 1.6 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Very Good | 16° - 26° | 21° | 139 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.1 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.5h |
| June | Good | 16° - 23° | 19° | 237 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.6h |
| July | Good | 15° - 22° | 19° | 352 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.6h |
| August | Good | 15° - 22° | 19° | 244 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.3h |
| September | Good | 15° - 23° | 19° | 188 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 1.8 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 15° - 23° | 19° | 236 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.8h |
| November | Good | 14° - 22° | 18° | 180 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 1.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.5h |
| December | Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.4h |
