Anamudi Shola National Park

Anamudi Shola National Park Latest News

Recently, the Kerala Water Authority confirmed that the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has given the green light to use 0.0442 hectares of forest land from Anamudi Shola National Park to construct the weir across the Silandhi river.

About Anamudi Shola National Park

• It is located in the Western Ghats region of Kerala.
• It is surrounded by Eravikulam National park, Pampadum Shola National park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and Mathikettan Shola Park.
• It's tallest peak is Annamudi.

 Vegetation of Anamudi Shola National Park

• It consists of southern subtropical hill forests, southern montane wet temperate forests and moist deciduous forests.
• The unique thing in the dense shola woods that houses a dense patch of stunted trees will be the luxurious presence of lichen, mosses, and climbers.

Anamudi Shola National Park Flora and Fauna

• Flora: The place is home to around 174 species of herbs and shrubs, 62 species of trees and around 40 species of climbers of which quite a few of them are endemic..
• Fauna: It is home to Leopards, civet cats, wolves, Indian bison, wild boars, elephants, tigers, Panther, and sloth bears etc.

Anamudi Shola National Park FAQs

Q1: Which river flows through Anamudi Shola National Park?

Ans: Pambar River

Q2: What is special about Anamudi?

Ans: It is the highest peak and one of the three ultra prominent peaks in South India.

Source:  HT