District - Palakkad
Location - 20 km from Mannarkkad
Altitude - 3600 feet
Famous for - Being the only representative virgin tract of the tropical evergreen forests in India
Serves as - National Park, forest safari, trek, Picnic spot
Head on to the lush green environs of Silent Valley National Park in Palakkad if you wish to witness the virgin beauty of nature. Located within the Kundali Hills of the Western Ghats, Silent Valley National Park is part of the dense rainforests of Nilgiri Forests and Nilambur Forests. It settles within 237.52 square kilometers of core area in the murky rainforest and is home to one of the rarest species of flora and fauna. Located within the Palakkad districts of Kerala, the rich pristine environs of the park beckon you for a visit of your lifetime. It is one of the best eco-friendly forest one would visit in India.
A visit to the Silent Valley National Park could be one of the most colorful trip of your life! Being the one and only representative virgin tract of the tropical evergreen forests in India, visit to the Silent Valley National Park is an experience of the lifetime. Consider yourself lucky enough if you get to witness rain during your visit. The whole area of Silent Valley National Park livens up with the arrival of monsoon. Perched amidst lush green peaks and rivers, the whole vicinity of Silent Valley National Park amazes you with its unpolluted and cleaner environs. The whole credit goes to the forest department of Kerala, including the guides and staff of the park who maintain and take care of the cleanliness as well the flora and fauna. Strict rules are maintained when it comes to preserving the beauty and cleanliness of the park. One would find no litter around.
The Silent Valley National Park is the best destination for visiting forest and wildlife safari. Wildlife safaris are carried out in a mini bus and jeeps. Maximum 6 people are placed in the jeep. One has to hire a local guide before commencing the safari. The local guides have excellent knowledge of the flora and fauna within the forest. Only reserved portion of the forest is open to visitors, but it is quite enough as it takes a couple of hours to visit the entire reserved area. There is a watch tower in the middle of the park from where you get to enjoy the aerial view of the lush green forest. One can enjoy a walk on the Hanging bridge and also walkover to the nearby Kunthi River. One of the luckiest glimpses are of tiger strolling around or venturing the waterhole.
The place was named so by the British during their exploration due to the eerie silence one feels around and also because of the absence of the noisy cicadas. The valley promises complete silence and serenity. The Kanjirapuzha Dam perched amidst the scenic surroundings of Silent Valley National Park is the best place to shoot pictures and take selfies. Then there is the famous Kerala Kundu Waterfall right in the middle of the Silent Valley National Park, where the water cascades down over 150 feet from a high rocky cliff into a huge stone pit.
One of the main attractions is the variety of butterflies in the park. There are more than 200 species of butterflies amidst the 1000 flowering species and 108 species of orchids, within the Silent Valley National Park. Some birds that can be seen here include the rare and endangered Indian Hornbill, Nilgiri wood pigeon, grey headed bulbul, rufous blabber, white-bellied shorting, Nilgiri Flycatcher, Wynaad laughing thrush and Nilgiri pipit among many others. Some of the animals and reptiles that can be spotted and make their presence feel in the forest and the Silent Valley National Park include tiger, leopard, lioned tailed macaque, giant squirrels, the rare simhavelen monkey, king cobra, Nilgiri langur, jungle cat, wild boar, spotted deer, Indian pangolin, elephants and panthers among others. Completely enriched with wild flora and fauna, the Silent Valley National Park is indeed blessed by the mother earth and promises you untouched and unperturbed natural beauty.
Jungle Safari
Forest trek
Shooting pictures
Kanjirapuzha Dam - This massive earth dam built on the Kanjirapuzha river near the Silent Valley National Park is one of the best places to visit. Perched amidst the scenic surroundings of Silent Valley National Park, this is the best place to shoot pictures and take selfies.
Kerala Kundu Waterfall - The famous Kerala Kundu Waterfall right in the middle of the Silent Valley National Park, where the water cascades down over 150 feet from a high rocky cliff into a huge stone pit. There is minimal entry fee of INR 20 for visiting this place.
Buy natural forest produce such as wild honey at nominal prices at forest department's own store.
Plan a trip to Coonoor which is closeby
Trekking is one of the best ways to explore the real beauty of Silent Valley National Park. But one has to book the trekking option with the forest department at least one week prior to their trek plan. Also the trekking entry is limited to only 100 to 150 people per day. But mind you, all these efforts won't go wasted once you venture into the forest and trek through the dense forestation. It would indeed be an mesmerizing event in itself. The difficulty level of this trek is medium. One spots wild variety of flowers, butterflies and animals during their trek.
Entry Fee for Indian Tourists - INR 50 per person
Entry Fee for Foreign Tourists - INR 210 per person
Jeep Safari Rent Charges - INR 650 per jeep
Vehicle Entry Fees - INR 250 per jeep
Guide Hire Charges - INR 250
Charges for Video Camera - INR 200 per person
Charges for Still Camera - INR 25 per person
Timings for booking office - 8 am to 1 pm
1. It is important to call and book your visit in advance, at least before one week for hassle-free safari arrangements.
2. Try to reach early and book your seat for safari at the Forest office at Mukkali
3. Hiring a guide for your trip to Silent Valley National Park is a must.
4. Book a early morning safari trek. It is only during this early period that you get to sight some rare wild birds and animals.
5. Use of plastic is strictly prohibited in this area. Hence be careful with that.
6. Do not litter.
7. Beware of leeches. Be careful when you visit or venture into the rivers. Trick is to carry common salt with you.
8. There is a tea shop within the park, that offers tea and snacks at minimal cost. Other than that no food is available in the vicinity of the park. Hence it is advisable to carry your own food during safari.
9. Do not wander around alone with your camera.
10. Private vehicles need to be parked outside the booking office.
11. Don't carry flammable items like matchbox or lighters with you.
12. There are very few buses from Mukkali to Palakkad, so it is advisable to check and confirm the timings for hassle-free departure.
Silent Valley National Park is easily accessible by road from major towns of Kerala and Tamilnadu. One has to reach Mukkali where the booking office of Silent Valley is placed. The nearest airport for Silent Valley National Park is Coimbatore International airport which is 91 km away from Mukkali. From here you can hire private cabs to reach further to the national park. The nearest railway station for Silent valley national park is Palakkad which is 80 km away. From here you can either get a bus to Mannarkkad or Kozhikode. It takes almost an hour to reach Mannarkkad from here and then you have to take another bus to Anaketty which takes you to Mukkali. From Mukkali the distance of Silent Valley National Park is roughly 25 km.
Distance of Silent Valley National Park from Mannarkkad - 20km
Distance of Silent Valley National Park from Palakkad - 55 km
Distance of Silent Valley National Park from Kozikode - 114 km
Distance of Silent Valley National Park from Coimbatore - 63 km
Distance of Silent Valley National Park from Coonoor - 104 km
Distance of Silent Valley National Park from Kuttanad - 260 km
Distance of Silent Valley National Park from Munnar - 213 km
The Wildlife Warden
Silent Valley Division
MannarkkadP.O.,
Palakkad
Kerala,
India - 678582
Telephone Number: +91- 4924 222056
Email: ww-svnp@forest.kerala.gov.in
For more information please contact,
Information Centre: 8589895652
Website: www.silentvalley.gov.in
Asst. Wildlife Warden
Silent Valley National Park
Mukkali,
Palakkad - 678582
Telephone Number: +91 4924 253225
Email: ro-mukkali@forest.kerala.gov.in
Location - 20 km from Mannarkkad
Altitude - 3600 feet
Famous for - Being the only representative virgin tract of the tropical evergreen forests in India
Serves as - National Park, forest safari, trek, Picnic spot
About Silent Valley National Park
Head on to the lush green environs of Silent Valley National Park in Palakkad if you wish to witness the virgin beauty of nature. Located within the Kundali Hills of the Western Ghats, Silent Valley National Park is part of the dense rainforests of Nilgiri Forests and Nilambur Forests. It settles within 237.52 square kilometers of core area in the murky rainforest and is home to one of the rarest species of flora and fauna. Located within the Palakkad districts of Kerala, the rich pristine environs of the park beckon you for a visit of your lifetime. It is one of the best eco-friendly forest one would visit in India.
A visit to the Silent Valley National Park could be one of the most colorful trip of your life! Being the one and only representative virgin tract of the tropical evergreen forests in India, visit to the Silent Valley National Park is an experience of the lifetime. Consider yourself lucky enough if you get to witness rain during your visit. The whole area of Silent Valley National Park livens up with the arrival of monsoon. Perched amidst lush green peaks and rivers, the whole vicinity of Silent Valley National Park amazes you with its unpolluted and cleaner environs. The whole credit goes to the forest department of Kerala, including the guides and staff of the park who maintain and take care of the cleanliness as well the flora and fauna. Strict rules are maintained when it comes to preserving the beauty and cleanliness of the park. One would find no litter around.
The Silent Valley National Park is the best destination for visiting forest and wildlife safari. Wildlife safaris are carried out in a mini bus and jeeps. Maximum 6 people are placed in the jeep. One has to hire a local guide before commencing the safari. The local guides have excellent knowledge of the flora and fauna within the forest. Only reserved portion of the forest is open to visitors, but it is quite enough as it takes a couple of hours to visit the entire reserved area. There is a watch tower in the middle of the park from where you get to enjoy the aerial view of the lush green forest. One can enjoy a walk on the Hanging bridge and also walkover to the nearby Kunthi River. One of the luckiest glimpses are of tiger strolling around or venturing the waterhole.
The place was named so by the British during their exploration due to the eerie silence one feels around and also because of the absence of the noisy cicadas. The valley promises complete silence and serenity. The Kanjirapuzha Dam perched amidst the scenic surroundings of Silent Valley National Park is the best place to shoot pictures and take selfies. Then there is the famous Kerala Kundu Waterfall right in the middle of the Silent Valley National Park, where the water cascades down over 150 feet from a high rocky cliff into a huge stone pit.
One of the main attractions is the variety of butterflies in the park. There are more than 200 species of butterflies amidst the 1000 flowering species and 108 species of orchids, within the Silent Valley National Park. Some birds that can be seen here include the rare and endangered Indian Hornbill, Nilgiri wood pigeon, grey headed bulbul, rufous blabber, white-bellied shorting, Nilgiri Flycatcher, Wynaad laughing thrush and Nilgiri pipit among many others. Some of the animals and reptiles that can be spotted and make their presence feel in the forest and the Silent Valley National Park include tiger, leopard, lioned tailed macaque, giant squirrels, the rare simhavelen monkey, king cobra, Nilgiri langur, jungle cat, wild boar, spotted deer, Indian pangolin, elephants and panthers among others. Completely enriched with wild flora and fauna, the Silent Valley National Park is indeed blessed by the mother earth and promises you untouched and unperturbed natural beauty.
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Things to do at Silent Valley National Park
Jungle Safari
Forest trek
Shooting pictures
Kanjirapuzha Dam - This massive earth dam built on the Kanjirapuzha river near the Silent Valley National Park is one of the best places to visit. Perched amidst the scenic surroundings of Silent Valley National Park, this is the best place to shoot pictures and take selfies.
Kerala Kundu Waterfall - The famous Kerala Kundu Waterfall right in the middle of the Silent Valley National Park, where the water cascades down over 150 feet from a high rocky cliff into a huge stone pit. There is minimal entry fee of INR 20 for visiting this place.
Buy natural forest produce such as wild honey at nominal prices at forest department's own store.
Plan a trip to Coonoor which is closeby
Trekking at Silent Valley National Park
Trekking is one of the best ways to explore the real beauty of Silent Valley National Park. But one has to book the trekking option with the forest department at least one week prior to their trek plan. Also the trekking entry is limited to only 100 to 150 people per day. But mind you, all these efforts won't go wasted once you venture into the forest and trek through the dense forestation. It would indeed be an mesmerizing event in itself. The difficulty level of this trek is medium. One spots wild variety of flowers, butterflies and animals during their trek.
Entry Fees and Other Details of Silent Valley National Park
Entry Fee for Indian Tourists - INR 50 per person
Entry Fee for Foreign Tourists - INR 210 per person
Jeep Safari Rent Charges - INR 650 per jeep
Vehicle Entry Fees - INR 250 per jeep
Guide Hire Charges - INR 250
Charges for Video Camera - INR 200 per person
Charges for Still Camera - INR 25 per person
Timings for booking office - 8 am to 1 pm
Please note
1. It is important to call and book your visit in advance, at least before one week for hassle-free safari arrangements.
2. Try to reach early and book your seat for safari at the Forest office at Mukkali
3. Hiring a guide for your trip to Silent Valley National Park is a must.
4. Book a early morning safari trek. It is only during this early period that you get to sight some rare wild birds and animals.
5. Use of plastic is strictly prohibited in this area. Hence be careful with that.
6. Do not litter.
7. Beware of leeches. Be careful when you visit or venture into the rivers. Trick is to carry common salt with you.
8. There is a tea shop within the park, that offers tea and snacks at minimal cost. Other than that no food is available in the vicinity of the park. Hence it is advisable to carry your own food during safari.
9. Do not wander around alone with your camera.
10. Private vehicles need to be parked outside the booking office.
11. Don't carry flammable items like matchbox or lighters with you.
12. There are very few buses from Mukkali to Palakkad, so it is advisable to check and confirm the timings for hassle-free departure.
How to Reach Silent Valley National Park
Silent Valley National Park is easily accessible by road from major towns of Kerala and Tamilnadu. One has to reach Mukkali where the booking office of Silent Valley is placed. The nearest airport for Silent Valley National Park is Coimbatore International airport which is 91 km away from Mukkali. From here you can hire private cabs to reach further to the national park. The nearest railway station for Silent valley national park is Palakkad which is 80 km away. From here you can either get a bus to Mannarkkad or Kozhikode. It takes almost an hour to reach Mannarkkad from here and then you have to take another bus to Anaketty which takes you to Mukkali. From Mukkali the distance of Silent Valley National Park is roughly 25 km.
Distance of Silent Valley National Park from Mannarkkad - 20km
Distance of Silent Valley National Park from Palakkad - 55 km
Distance of Silent Valley National Park from Kozikode - 114 km
Distance of Silent Valley National Park from Coimbatore - 63 km
Distance of Silent Valley National Park from Coonoor - 104 km
Distance of Silent Valley National Park from Kuttanad - 260 km
Distance of Silent Valley National Park from Munnar - 213 km
Contact details for bookings and Inquiry at Silent Valley National Park
The Wildlife Warden
Silent Valley Division
MannarkkadP.O.,
Palakkad
Kerala,
India - 678582
Telephone Number: +91- 4924 222056
Email: ww-svnp@forest.kerala.gov.in
For more information please contact,
Information Centre: 8589895652
Website: www.silentvalley.gov.in
Asst. Wildlife Warden
Silent Valley National Park
Mukkali,
Palakkad - 678582
Telephone Number: +91 4924 253225
Email: ro-mukkali@forest.kerala.gov.in
nice article! very informative
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