Anamudi Peak
Anamudi Peak
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MumbaiRiders
Mumbai, India1,903 contributions
Dec 2022
Anamudi is a mountain located in Ernakulam district and Idukki district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and in South India, at an elevation of 2,695 metres (8,842 ft)The name Anamudi literally translates to "elephant's head" a reference to the resemblance of the mountain to an elephant's head. If visiting Eravikulam National park then you can get a good view of Anamudi Peak which is only a 2 hrs trek from Eravikulam National Park tourist point but common tourists are not allowed further than the viewpoint.
Written 5 January 2023
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srinivas m
Madrid, Spain7 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
Must visit place in Munnar.
1. No need to take permission from forest department.
2. this is in inside eravikulam national park.
3. Just go to eravikulam, from inside you can climb towards the peak.
4. Not permitted to climb the peak till the end.
5. Highly recommended to book the entry tickets online well in advance (minimum 2 days).
6. We went with out reservation and stood in queue for 2 hours
1. No need to take permission from forest department.
2. this is in inside eravikulam national park.
3. Just go to eravikulam, from inside you can climb towards the peak.
4. Not permitted to climb the peak till the end.
5. Highly recommended to book the entry tickets online well in advance (minimum 2 days).
6. We went with out reservation and stood in queue for 2 hours
Written 22 April 2017
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Rudraksha
Pune, India226 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
We came across this massive hill range (biggest in Southern India) while exploring the Eravikulam National Park and have to say that its a must visit. Try to reach there as early as possible for the best experience :-) Read our complete experience of Munnar in the site address provided in our images :-)
Written 11 May 2018
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Sam A
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Jan 2019 • Solo
I’m very confused after reading some reviews because I could not reach the top of the peak. After entering Eravikulum Park (400 R for foreigners) you board a bus to take you a few km and then it drops you off and you can walk only 2km more on a closed path. After 2km there is a gate and you cannot pass. You are not allowed off the trail, so you can’t wander around, leaving you with just 2km of paved cement to walk on. I would never use the word “trek” to describe this, it’s a walk. Perhaps you can go further at other times of year but this was my experience. Still worth the views, but don’t expect a trek.
Written 20 January 2019
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Guillaume M
15 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
Recently, the authorities decided that climbing the Anamudi Peak up to the top was forbidden. They are making a business of what they call a "trek path" but honestly, it is hardly a walk with some views of the valleys from a high place.
If you do not want to spend hours waiting in the entry queue, you have to previously pay Rs.50 to "book" your entrance. Then entrance for foreigners is Rs.360 without camera rights. You then take a bus for a few km to the last point. A unique road (not a track) takes you 2km away to a view point. If you are lucky you can encounter goats but that's it. For us French, used to climb mountains, we were frustrated by this activity. All that without counting your transportation from and to Munnar.
Prefer offered trekking from agencies in Munnar where you will be able to walk on crests and on tea plantations. It is a bit more expensive (or not depending on transportation fees) and way more fascinating.
If you do not want to spend hours waiting in the entry queue, you have to previously pay Rs.50 to "book" your entrance. Then entrance for foreigners is Rs.360 without camera rights. You then take a bus for a few km to the last point. A unique road (not a track) takes you 2km away to a view point. If you are lucky you can encounter goats but that's it. For us French, used to climb mountains, we were frustrated by this activity. All that without counting your transportation from and to Munnar.
Prefer offered trekking from agencies in Munnar where you will be able to walk on crests and on tea plantations. It is a bit more expensive (or not depending on transportation fees) and way more fascinating.
Written 17 January 2016
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Subha16
Bangalore District, India20 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
We had a glimpse of Anamudi peak from the Marayoor highway. Anamudi is housed inside Eravikulam national forest. Feb and March being calving season the national park was closed. So had to view from the road. Nevertheless mesmerizing view from outside
Written 30 March 2018
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G A
India2,641 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
Anamudi or Anai Mudi means Elephant Peak in Malayalam and Tamil respectively. It does indeed look more like an elephant shaped massif than a conventional pointy triangle peak. This is the highest mountain in peninsular India at 2650m++. Dodabetta in Ooty comes 2nd by just a few metres.
Anamudi lies within the Eravikulam National Park at 10°10'8.01"N 77° 3'43.69"E. However ... we the ordinary public are not allowed to get anywhere near the mountain from within the limited access Rajamala area of the NP. The best us lesser mortals can hope for is a beautiful view from the Munnar - Marayur main highway, and with clear weather we were not disappointed.
Permission to trek to AnaMudi is apparently very difficult to obtain from the Kerala Forest Department, unless of course one has some connections. We did not so we had to be content with the view from the road. We passed by a turn off road that presumably goes pretty near the base of the massif but a dour looking forest guard would not allow us to proceed. Ah well ...
AnaMudi is a part of the High Ranges, the higher regions covered with the typical southern montane Shola - Grassland mosaic, the lower altitudes with introduced invasive forests of eucalyptus, pine and the ubiquitous acacia and of course the vast tea estates. When we were in Valparai, we caught a glimpse of AnaMudi from the cliffs opposite at Nallamudi.
This is not an "attraction" that you could go to visit simply because you aren't allowed to. I am sceptical of most of the reviews where people say they went there and some reviews and photos posted are infact about their Rajamala experience. The drive from Munnar to Chinnar is one of the most scenic excursions, well worth doing, and we feasted our eyes on AnaMudi enroute!
Anamudi lies within the Eravikulam National Park at 10°10'8.01"N 77° 3'43.69"E. However ... we the ordinary public are not allowed to get anywhere near the mountain from within the limited access Rajamala area of the NP. The best us lesser mortals can hope for is a beautiful view from the Munnar - Marayur main highway, and with clear weather we were not disappointed.
Permission to trek to AnaMudi is apparently very difficult to obtain from the Kerala Forest Department, unless of course one has some connections. We did not so we had to be content with the view from the road. We passed by a turn off road that presumably goes pretty near the base of the massif but a dour looking forest guard would not allow us to proceed. Ah well ...
AnaMudi is a part of the High Ranges, the higher regions covered with the typical southern montane Shola - Grassland mosaic, the lower altitudes with introduced invasive forests of eucalyptus, pine and the ubiquitous acacia and of course the vast tea estates. When we were in Valparai, we caught a glimpse of AnaMudi from the cliffs opposite at Nallamudi.
This is not an "attraction" that you could go to visit simply because you aren't allowed to. I am sceptical of most of the reviews where people say they went there and some reviews and photos posted are infact about their Rajamala experience. The drive from Munnar to Chinnar is one of the most scenic excursions, well worth doing, and we feasted our eyes on AnaMudi enroute!
Written 6 May 2015
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Abhishekazad
Chandigarh, India95 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
The Evarikulam National PArk leads to Anaimudi Peak.....but..but..but...you will left something unfinished.......a lot to desire...more.....Nothing extraordinary though.
Written 19 January 2016
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godspeed4476
Melbourne, Australia254 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
This would be the best view point in Munnar for me as unlike the top station view point, i did not have to walk a lot to get here, there are chances that while getting here you would get to see some local wildlife as well
Written 14 January 2016
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Balaji_Prapancham
Chennai (Madras), India7 contributions
May 2015 • Family
This is situated in the Eravikulam National Park, which you can visit for a 90 rupees ticket. When you reach the place, you will have to stand in a queue that might take anywhere between an hour to three hours for you to get a ticket and then take a bus ride offered by the national park to a view point. The peak is about a kilometer's walk from this point and you are treated to some nice views. But, nothing that is worth the three hour wait awaits you here.
The first day when we reached the Eravikulam national park, we looked at the queue and decided against visiting this. When we reached Munnar, the locals told us that you could reserve a ticket in advance for 50 rupee fee with the forest department. So, we did that and visited next day without standing in the queue.
The first day when we reached the Eravikulam national park, we looked at the queue and decided against visiting this. When we reached Munnar, the locals told us that you could reserve a ticket in advance for 50 rupee fee with the forest department. So, we did that and visited next day without standing in the queue.
Written 12 May 2015
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Am I assuming correctly that I have to enter the national park to get to Anamudi (no other way), which would then mean there is no access to Anamudi in February?
Written 20 November 2019
Book the tickets online if possible. You will not have to wait in line on the D day then. Take a car from your hotel and reach the Annamudi national park. Keep a little bit of water in your bag as there is some light trekking to be done.
Written 14 December 2018
Hi
Is there only one entry point to the national park?
Is camping allowed in the park?
Is there a path to the summit? How long does it take to reach the summit?
Thank you!
Written 10 December 2018
Is this trek only to view the peak.. or can we actually reach the peak?
Written 27 September 2018
Take forest department permission for trek to peak
Written 1 October 2018
no..you can go there by your bike upto ticketing counter..from there you need to take battery operated bus to the entry point of the park..from there you have to walk and explore
Written 28 June 2018
reaching d spot - how to reach there and how much time it may take
Written 22 May 2018
Hi, how did u reach there, by jeep or by private taxi; approximate time to reach there
Written 22 May 2018
Anamudi peak is located inside the Eravikulam National Park. From Munnar, Eravikulam National Park Ticket counter is about 8km. From there you need to take bus arranged by department. That will drop you in a place. From there you need to take a nature walk of about 2 km.
Written 25 May 2018
yes..there is entry fee to visit Eravikulam national park...from there you can ride a electrick bus to the point, from where you need to walk to reach the foothill of anaimudi peak, there are sevceral trek route is also conducted by Forest dept here..
for details, you can check out their website
Written 12 May 2018
Anamudi peak is inside the Eravikulam National Park. At Ticket counter they made bus service that will drop you at a point from where you have to take nature walk which is an awesome experience. (easy and safe) Chances of witnessing a mountain goat "Nilagiri Tahr" (friendly animal). Two waterfalls located inside the park.
Written 6 May 2018
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