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Pampadum Shola National Park
Pampadum Shola National Park is a national park in India, established in 2003, covering 1.3 km² (1 sq mi). It is the #104 largest of India's 116 national parks.
- Area
- 1.3 km²
- Established
- 2003
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- COK · 95 km
Nearest airports to Pampadum Shola National Park
- 1 COK95 kmstraight line
- 2 IXM97 kmstraight line
- 3 CJB102 kmstraight line
More about Pampadum Shola National Park
Pampadum Shola National Park is one of 116 national parks in India. It covers 1.3 km² (132 ha) — about 65% of the size of Monaco, making it the #104 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 Pampadum Shola National Park
The closest airport is Cochin International Airport (COK), about 95 km away — around 2 h 3 min by car; alternatively Madurai Airport (IXM, 97 km). Other national parks within reach include Mathikettan Shola National Park (13 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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