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Anamudi Shola National Park
Anamudi Shola National Park is a national park in India, established in 2003, covering 11 km² (4 sq mi). It is the #95 largest of India's 116 national parks. Protected area in Idukki District, Kerala, South India.
- Area
- 11 km²
- Established
- 2003
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- COK · 75 km
Nearest airports to Anamudi Shola National Park
- 1 COK75 kmstraight line
- 2 CJB91 kmstraight line
- 3 IXM118 kmstraight line
More about Anamudi Shola National Park
Anamudi Shola National Park is one of 116 national parks in India — protected area in Idukki District, Kerala, South India. It covers 11 km² (1,126 ha) — about 5.6 times the size of Monaco, making it the #95 largest national park in India (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2003, 23 years ago — the first national parks in India date back to 1897. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Anamudi Shola National Park
The closest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 75 km away — around 1 h 37 min by car; alternatively Coimbatore International Airport (CJB, 91 km). Other national parks within reach include Eravikulam National Park (127 km²), Anaimalai Tiger Reserve (1,480 km²), Grass Hills National Park (31 km²) and Karian Shola National Park (5 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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