Silent Valley National Park
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One of the last large stretches of undisturbed tropical evergreen rainforest in the Western Ghats, saved from a hydroelectric project by a public campaign.
National parkPalakkad districtBest time to visit: December to April
Highlights
- Evergreen rainforest along the Kunthipuzha river
- Lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri tahr and many endemic plants, frogs and birds
- Watchtower at Sairandhri with views over the forest
- Entry only with forest department permits and guides
Significance
The ‘Save Silent Valley’ campaign of the 1970s and 1980s, led by scientists, writers and citizens, stopped a dam and led to the area being declared a national park. It is part of the Western Ghats World Heritage Site.