Eravikulam National Park is located in the Devikulam Taluk in the Idukki district of Kerala, 15 km north of the hill station of Munnar. Eravikulam National Park was legitimatised as a wildlife sanctuary in 1975 and declared as a national park in 1978. Eravikulam National Park with its sprawling lawns extending over an area of 97 sq km proudly shelters a hefty populace of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr (mountain goat found in South India). You can behold the bewitching attractions of Eravikulam National Park on your tour to Kerala Backwaters. The dainty vista of Eravikulam National Park embraces verdant surging hummocks and thrilling woods soused in nature’s grandeur. These offer a gorgeous sight comparable to the Alpine meadows of Switzerland. The high hills of Eravikulam National Park include Anaimudi, the tallest peak in South India standing tall at a height of 2694 m. (The name ‘Anaimudi’ refers to the tuft of an elephant and to the hairy top of an elephant's head).

Eravikulam National Park elegantly preserves several characteristic patches of Shola enriched with the native flora and fauna. The Eravikulam National Park yields various species of rare plants including the Neelkurinji, which daubs the Nilgiri Hills with its azure-blue color. The animals you will notice on touring Eravikulam National Park with Kerala Backwater include Nilgiri tahr, tigers, leopards, jungle cats, civet cats, wild boar, sloth bear, Nilgiri Langur, squirrels, mongoose, snakes, reptiles and many species of butterflies and moths. The Atlas Moth, one of the world's largest moths is also found in Eravikulam National Park.

The climate in Eravikulam National Park is pleasant throughout the year. During monsoon there is heavy rainfall. Winters are frosty. But days are mild and suitable for touring the sanctuary and spotting animals amidst natural environ.

The nearest airport to Eravikulam National Park is Kochi (Cochin) which is 135 Km away.