Silent Valley National Park
The ‘non-silent ‘ Silent Valley National Park, situated in the rich biodiversity of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, is a dense forest ecoregion giving a home to thousands of varieties of flora and fauna, enclosed by land stretching called Buffer Zone for 148 sq. Km. Widespread with lush green grasslands, this forest range is always abuzz with the humming and bustling of nature. With more than a thousand flowering species, a hundred orchid species, nearly 200 butterfly species, 400 moth species, 150 bird species, 128 beetle species, and even more rare species of plants and animals, including which are found nowhere in the entire world, this park is an excellent recreation option for tourists. Sairandhri- the main entrance to the undisturbed forest tract national park, really is a great door to this phenomenal ecosystem which is truly an out-of-the-world location. The Nilgiri Tahr and the Lion Tailed Macaques are two of the most famous animals over here. With that being stated, one may encounter other dangerous animals and terrifying adventures also awaiting in this wild jungle. The soothing sound of water flowing in the Kunthi river adds a musical rhythm for one standing amid woods in this area.
Robert Wight, the famous botanist, explored the park and it is now one of the most extensively studied national parks in India. As it is an ideal biodiversity hub, it will be a miss for wildlife fanatics if they don’t visit this place at least once in their lifetime. The park’s valley areas are part of the wet evergreen forest ecosystem. Hill areas that are tall around 1000m are located in the South Western Ghats montane rain forests, whereas those above 1500m are called Sholas. Ecologists find these two parts of this part really worth researching for their rich biodiversity. And discovering new species of plants and animals in this region is a common process here. The famous Bhavani, Kunthipuzha, and Kadalundi Rivers are originated from the vicinity of this national park.
Top activities
- Photography- one needs special permission from authorities if they require to go to the protected regions of the forest. Otherwise, visitors can carry cameras by paying a nominal fee at the entrance counter.
- Adventurous Wildlife Safari- Thrilling experience of watching wildlife closely is what this safari has to offer to tourists. For the safari one can travel well inside this park in their own vehicle- subject to some safety guidelines. Expert guides will accompany visitors so that they don’t miss the opportunity to view the wild inhabitants’ best scenery on time. These guides will be explaining in detail the curious facts about everything that they see. And in any case, no safari vehicle is allowed inside the park after sharp 5 PM IST.
- Sightseeing
- Spectacular Watchtower- One will have the perfect opportunity to view the entire national park in a glimpse by watching from this tower. This picturesque, dense green land is revealed before you start going deep into the jungle. By seeing the entire location from one location, tourists get ample possibilities to explore the site even more fruitfully.
- Gorgeous Kunthi River- The stream of the pristine Kunthi River is decorated with anchored boats tied to the banks.
Nearby attractions
Karimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary
New Amarambalam Reserved Forest
Nedumkayam Rainforest
Attappadi Reserved Forest
Mukurthi National Park
Visiting Hours
Open on all days except in the summer months between March and May.
Entry time from 08 AM to 05 PM
Entry fee
INR 50/- per person
Vehicle/Jeep For 5 Persons: INR 1,600/- per person
Guide Charges: INR 150/-
Still Camera: INR 25/-
Video Camera: INR 200/-
Contact Details:
Information Centre: +91 8589895652
Website: www.silentvalley.gov.in
Getting there
Nearest railway station: Palakkad, about 69 km
Nearest airport: Calicut International Airport, about 110 km
