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Mathikettan Shola National Park
Mathikettan Shola National Park is a national park in India, established in 1897, covering 13 km² (5 sq mi). It is the #94 largest of India's 116 national parks. Village in Idukki District, Kerala, India.
- Area
- 13 km²
- Established
- 1897
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- COK · 81 km
Nearest airports to Mathikettan Shola National Park
- 1 COK81 kmstraight line
- 2 IXM107 kmstraight line
- 3 CJB111 kmstraight line
More about Mathikettan Shola National Park
Mathikettan Shola National Park is one of 116 national parks in India — village in Idukki District, Kerala, India. It covers 13 km² (1,282 ha) — about 6.3 times the size of Monaco, making it the #94 largest national park in India (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1897, 129 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in India. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Mathikettan Shola National Park
The closest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 81 km away — around 1 h 46 min by car; alternatively Madurai Airport (IXM, 107 km). Other national parks within reach include Pampadum Shola National Park (1 km²), Eravikulam National Park (127 km²), Anamudi Shola National Park (11 km²) and Anaimalai Tiger Reserve (1,480 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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