Pampadum Shola National Park National Park

High-elevation shola forest reserve in Kerala

In Kerala's Western Ghats, Pampadum Shola National Park protects shola-grassland mosaics; visitors come for montane trekking, endemic plants and birdwatching in high-elevation rainforest patches.

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Pampadum Shola National Park at a Glance#

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How to Get to Pampadum Shola National Park#

Pampadum Shola National Park is in the Idukki district of Kerala, accessible by road from towns such as Munnar and Kattappana. The park is reached via local mountain roads-hire a local vehicle or guide familiar with the narrow, winding routes.

Tips for Visiting Pampadum Shola National Park#

  • Hire a licensed local guide-park trails are fragile and guides help spot endemic species like the shola forest flora.
  • Combine a visit with nearby tea-planter hill towns-transport infrastructure is limited and often uses narrow mountain roads.
  • Avoid the monsoon months (June-September) when trails are slippery and landslides possible.

Best Time to Visit Pampadum Shola National Park#

Best visited October-March after the southwest monsoon when trails are safer and visibility is clearer.

Dry Season (Post-monsoon)
October-March · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Clearer skies and safer trail conditions-best for trekking.
Spring
March-May · 15-28°C (59-82°F)
Good for wildflowers and moderate temperatures but can be hazy.

Weather & Climate near Pampadum Shola National Park#

Climate

Pampadum 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 7°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1921 mm/year), wettest in September.

Air Quality: AQI 78 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 7° - 18° 13° 32 mm some cloud 74% 1.7 m/s 1.8 very high 11.5h
February Very Good 8° - 19° 13° 35 mm mostly sunny 64% 1.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.7h
March Very Good 9° - 20° 15° 57 mm some cloud 57% 1.9 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
April Good 11° - 21° 16° 129 mm partly cloudy 61% 1.6 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.3h
May Good 12° - 21° 16° 148 mm partly cloudy 71% 1.9 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.5h
June Acceptable 11° - 19° 15° 147 mm overcast 76% 2.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.6h
July Acceptable 11° - 18° 14° 250 mm overcast 77% 2.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.6h
August Acceptable 11° - 18° 14° 220 mm overcast 77% 2.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.3h
September Acceptable 11° - 18° 14° 269 mm partly cloudy 79% 1.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.1h
October Acceptable 10° - 18° 14° 259 mm overcast 83% 1.4 m/s 1.9 very high 11.8h
November Acceptable 9° - 17° 13° 236 mm partly cloudy 86% 1.7 m/s 1.6 very high 11.5h
December Good 8° - 17° 13° 139 mm partly cloudy 84% 1.6 m/s 1.6 very high 11.4h