Mathikettan Shola National Park, Munnar
Facts and practical information
Mathikettan Shola National Park is a 12.82 km² national park in Poopara village of Udumbanchola taluk in Idukki district of Kerala state, South India.It notified area national park in 21 November 2003.Considering the unique nature of the shola forest in Mathikettan and its importance as an elephant strip, the state government has declared it as a National park in 2008. Central government has notified its area varying from zero to one kilometre around the boundary as eco sensitive zone. The park is located between other reserve forests like Eravikulam National Park and Pampadam Shola National Park. ()
Munnar
Mathikettan Shola National Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Carmelagiri Elephant Park, Subramanya Temple, Rose Garden, College of Engineering Munnar.