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Location
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15 Kms From Munnar, Kerala
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Main Attractions : Nilgiri
Tahr
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Nearby Excursions : Anamudi
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Rajamala
Wildlife Sanctuary, located 15 kms from Munnar is the natural habitat of Nilgiri
Tahr. Half the world population of the rare mountain goat is concentrated in
this region.The animal is fast becoming extinct. The sanctuary is a part of the
Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, and visitors are allowed only to the tourism area
in the Rajamala region.
The Nilgiri Tahrs are now reduced to small herds found in Eravikulam-Rajamala
region. The total number of Nilgiri Tahrs in Rajamala is estimated at 1317.
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