Devikulam is Munnar's calmer neighbour, nine kilometres out, with a lake considered sacred and a slower pace than Munnar's main bazaar. What makes the area exceptional is next door: Eravikulam National Park protects high rolling grassland, the endangered Nilgiri tahr, and Anamudi, at 2,695 m the highest peak in India south of the Himalayas. Eravikulam is managed with a strict daily visitor cap, so it stays wild even with Munnar's crowds a few kilometres away.
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When to go
September to March is clearest. Eravikulam closes annually, typically from February to March, for the tahr breeding season — check current dates before planning around it. The Neelakurinji flower blooms here once every twelve years across these hills.
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Devikulam, planned for you
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- Day 1 Arrive in Devikulam · Eravikulam National Park walk
- TravelBus from Munnar: Munnar → Devikulam₹20
- 11:00Eravikulam National Park walk₹150
- 14:30Devikulam Sita Devi Lake₹20
- Day 2 Tea estate walk
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Step 3 of 11Next: Cost↓What your trip costs
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Devikulam & Eravikulam in 2 days: a day-by-day plan
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- 11:00Eravikulam National Park walk2 h · ₹150 each · A gentle trail on a paved path to a viewpoint, with a strong chance of seeing Nilgiri tahr up close. Daily visitor numbers are capped — go early.
- 13:30Lunch break
- 14:30Devikulam Sita Devi Lake1 h · ₹20 each · A calm, considered-sacred lake with a short walking path around it.
- 08:00Tea estate walk1 h 30 m · ₹150 each · Estate walks around Devikulam, quieter than the ones directly around Munnar town.
- 13:00Lunch break
How to get to Devikulam
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Bus from Munnar Cheapest
₹20Frequent local buses; also an easy taxi or auto ride.
Train + bus
₹1,500Aluva, near Kochi, is the nearest railhead for this side of the Ghats.
Getting around once you're there
Eravikulam shuttle bus
₹50Private vehicles aren't allowed inside the park; a shuttle takes you to the walking trail.
Auto/taxi
₹400Between Devikulam, the park gate and Munnar town.
Where to stay in Devikulam
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Budget
₹1,200/nightQuieter and cheaper than staying in central Munnar.
Estate
₹2,800/nightEstate accommodation without Munnar bazaar's noise.
What to eat, and what it costs
Kerala meals
₹100Simple local eateries in Devikulam.
Estate-stay meals
₹300Most estate stays cook for their guests.
Places to visit and things to do in Devikulam
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Eravikulam National Park walk
₹150A gentle trail on a paved path to a viewpoint, with a strong chance of seeing Nilgiri tahr up close. Daily visitor numbers are capped — go early.
Devikulam Sita Devi Lake
₹20A calm, considered-sacred lake with a short walking path around it.
Anamudi viewing point
FreeYou don't summit Anamudi on the standard visit, but you see it clearly from inside the park.
Tea estate walk
₹150Estate walks around Devikulam, quieter than the ones directly around Munnar town.
Pallivasal & Chinnakanal falls
₹100Waterfalls on the road between Munnar and Devikulam.
Day trips and next stops
Step 9 of 11Next: Tips↓Know before you go
Mistakes to avoid
- Eravikulam closes for several weeks a year for the tahr breeding season — check current dates before you build a trip around it.
- Private vehicles cannot enter the park; budget time for the shuttle queue in peak season.
- The Nilgiri tahr are used to people on the paved trail, but they are still wild animals — do not feed or corner them for a photo.
Ways to spend less
- Stay in Devikulam rather than Munnar town for a quieter base only twenty minutes from the same sights.
- Arrive at Eravikulam's gate as early as possible — the daily visitor cap means later arrivals can be turned away in peak season.
- The park walk is paved and gentle, making it one of the most accessible wildlife encounters in the Western Ghats.
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Step 11 of 11Next: FAQ↓Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Devikulam & Eravikulam?
On our month-by-month scores, the best months are Jan–Mar, Oct–Dec. September to March is clearest. Eravikulam closes annually, typically from February to March, for the tahr breeding season — check current dates before planning around it. The Neelakurinji flower blooms here once every twelve years across these hills.
How do I reach Devikulam & Eravikulam?
Bus from Munnar: Munnar → Devikulam, 20 m, about ₹20 one way. Train + bus: → Aluva, then bus/taxi up, varies + 4 h, about ₹1,500 one way. Flight + road: → Kochi (COK), then 4 h, 1 h + 4 h, about ₹6,000 one way.
How much does a 2-day trip to Devikulam & Eravikulam cost?
On the ground (stay, food, local travel and tickets), one person spends about ₹2,400 on a shoestring, ₹4,400 mid-range or ₹9,000 in comfort over 2 days. Add the journey: the cheapest sensible option is bus from munnar (Munnar → Devikulam) at about ₹20 each way.
How many days do you need in Devikulam & Eravikulam?
2 days is right for most people. That covers Eravikulam National Park walk, Devikulam Sita Devi Lake, Tea estate walk without rushing.
Is Devikulam & Eravikulam good for families or solo travellers?
Out of 5 on our scores: solo 4, couples 5, families 4, groups 4. It works well for families. It is easy to do on your own.
Is vegetarian food easy to find in Devikulam & Eravikulam?
Easy. Kerala meals and estate-stay cooking are largely vegetarian-friendly.
Will my phone and cards work in Devikulam & Eravikulam?
Phone signal: Good. Cards and UPI: Larger hotels. Cash: Park tickets, shuttles, small eateries.
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