Is March a good time to visit Eravikulam National Park?

Eravikulam National Park scores 1/5 in March. .

What is the weather like in Eravikulam National Park in March?

Check the Eravikulam National Park page on NakshIQ for detailed monthly weather data.

Is Eravikulam National Park safe for kids in March?

Yes, Eravikulam National Park is rated 5/5 for families.

March · Kerala

Eravikulam National Park

1/5 · Avoid

1/5

Avoid

Eravikulam National Park in March

Kerala, India

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Why March scores 1/5

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Roads & Access

self drive: Park shuttle from gate. Own vehicle to gate.. road condition: Good road to park gate. public transport: Auto/taxi from Munnar. from nearest city: Munnar 15km (30min). last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 3/5. km: 15. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: Tata Hospital Munnar

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Network

JIO: No, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. No signal inside park.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (5/5) — Nilgiri Tahr walk right up to visitors, Gentle walking paths, No jeep needed — easy walking, Educational nature experience

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Elevation

2,000m — Low altitude, no issues

Who should go

✓Travelers with basic fitness
✓Families with children

Who should think twice

✗Those with mobility issues
✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist

All 12 Months

Month	Score	Note
January	4/5	January at Eravikulam: 8-20°C, clear high-altitude days and tahr visible on Rajamalai slopes. Good window — April rhododendron bloom edges ahead for photography.
February	1/5	—
Marchviewing	1/5	—
April	4/5	April at Eravikulam: 10-22°C, pre-monsoon clarity and rhododendron hints on the high slopes. Works well — peak of accessibility before July closures.
May	3/5	May at Eravikulam: 12–24°C at 2000m, park closed for Tahr calving through early-May. Opens mid-month — shoulder, narrow window before monsoon.
June	2/5	—
July	2/5	—
August	2/5	—
September	4/5	September at Eravikulam: 12-22°C, late monsoon clearing on tahr slopes. Park reopens mid-month post-calving — still misty, clearer windows week on week.
October	4/5	October at Eravikulam: 10–22°C, park reopens after monsoon closure, Nilgiri tahrs visible on grassy slopes. Shoulder — peak Neelakurinji years aside, Nov–Feb draws bigger crowds.
November	4/5	November at Eravikulam: 10–22°C, Nilgiri tahrs clear on the slopes, Anamudi views holding. Shoulder — peak tahr-season tourism builds Dec–Feb with school holidays.
December	4/5	December at Eravikulam: 8-20°C, post-monsoon clarity on tahr slopes. Solid window — trails firm, visibility returning after September reopening.

Practical Details

How to reach

Munnar 15km (30min). Roads: Good road to park gate. Self-drive: Park shuttle from gate. Own vehicle to gate.. Public transport: Auto/taxi from Munnar. Last stretch: easy

Elevation

2,000m

Difficulty

moderate

Budget tier

budget

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Kollam

4/5

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March at Kollam: 25–33°C, Ashtamudi Lake and the 8-hour Alleppey cruise still work. Canoe rides on Munroe Island best at dawn before humidity builds.

Kumarakom

4/5

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March at Kumarakom: 25–33°C, Vembanad Lake houseboats still pleasant though Siberian birds have largely left. Shoulder to peak — premium stays cheaper than Dec–Jan.

Munnar

4/5

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March at Munnar: 12–26°C, tea estates green, Eravikulam tahrs active. Shoulder to peak — quieter than April–May school break, homestay rates reasonable.

Vagamon

4/5

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March at Vagamon: 15–28°C, pine forests and paragliding meadows clear. Shoulder — weekend Kochi crowds real, weekdays you get the meadows mostly to yourself.

Thekkady (Periyar)

4/5

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March at Thekkady: 16–30°C, Periyar lake boat safaris still productive at elephants' drinking hours. Spice plantations aromatic in dry air — shoulder to peak, book ahead for weekends.

Cherai Beach

4/5

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March at Cherai: 25–33°C, long sands and dolphin sightings continue though swims feel warm by afternoon. Thinner than Feb peak — family stays easier to book.

Kozhikode (Calicut)

4/5

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March at Kozhikode: 25–33°C, Malabar food trail and Kappad beach workable. Coastal humidity climbing — biryani lunches over long walking tours.

Kochi (Fort Kochi)

4/5

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March at Fort Kochi: 25–33°C, Chinese Fishing Nets and heritage lanes workable early and evening. Biennale has wound down; humidity rising — cafe-hopping over long walks.

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