Located 13 km from Munnar, the park effectively protects local biodiversity. Stretching over 97 sq km in the tea-growing region of the Western Ghats, it is located on a high rolling plateau next to the Anamudi Peak that soars up to a height of 2,695 m.
       Eravikulam's treasure is undoubtedly the endangered Nilgiri tahr that thrives here. The small-clawed otter, ruddy mongoose, the dusky striped squirrel, and the small Indian civet are the other animals found. There are also elephants, sambar, gaur, macaque and the occasional tiger or leopard. The sanctuary is home to about 120 species of birds, including species such as the black and orange flycatcher, Nilgiri pipit, Nilgiri wood pigeon, Nilgiri Verditer flycatcher and the Kerala laughing thrush.