Eravikulam National Park Tours and Tickets

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Entry to Eravikulam National Park costs 200 rupees for Indian nationals and 500 rupees for international visitors. Carrying an ordinary camera adds 50 rupees to your ticket, while video cameras cost 350 rupees. There's also a 50-rupee reservation fee if you book at the counter rather than online.

Early morning or late afternoon is best for visiting Eravikulam National Park to see its wildlife, as the region's stocky mountain goat, the Nilgiri tahr, is most active then. The safari bus to the viewing area gets crowded; arrive when the park opens at 7:30am to avoid a wait.

The best months to visit Eravikulam National Park are September to November and April to May, when the grasslands are lush and the Nilgiri tahr are easiest to spot. The park closes in February and March for the tahr's calving season, so if Eravikulam is a must-see, plan your trip accordingly.

Yes, Eravikulam National Park suits families well. A bus takes you most of the way up, leaving only a short walk to the viewing area, and if little legs find this too much, you can take a golf cart. The whole family can enjoy the park's natural beauty and Nilgiri tahrs.

Yes, you can take photos in Eravikulam National Park, and phone photography is free. If you bring a dedicated camera, it's 50 rupees, while video cameras cost 350 rupees. Sightings of the Nilgiri tahr are common near the main walking trail, making it easy to capture wildlife shots without disturbing them.