The Eravikulam national park is located about 15 km from Munnar. This wildlife sanctuary is known for the endangered mountain goat of South India and the Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragus hylocrious). Some other major attractions of the Eravikulam National Park are the rolling grasslands and sholas, which are spread over 97 sq km in the Rajamalai hills. The highest peak of South India, Anamudi, adds to the landscape of the sanctuary. Numerous types of floral and faunal life are found on the slopes of the hills that surround the area.

The most unique inhabitant of the park is the Atlas moth, which is the largest of its kind in the world. Some other rare species of fauna found here are the leopards, Nilgiri Langur, tigers, the lion-tailed macaque etc. The national park provides an ideal surrounding for trekking etc and some adventure lovers trek to the Anamudi peak. The Eravikulam sanctuary is divided into three areas; the core area, the buffer area and the tourism area. Only the tourism area is allowed for visitors/tourists. During the Monsoon season, visitors are not allowed in the Eravikulam National Park.