'' The Silent Valley National Park is a unique preserve of natural rainforests. Within an area of 237. 52 Sq.km, it houses a rich mosaic of varied habitats. Out of these springs the amazing variety of life forms some of them endemic to the Western Ghats. The Valley exudes a quite grandeur, a mystery half revealed and half concealed that is part of a story older than mankind, for this rainforest probably dates back to 50 million years.
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The core of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the Silent Valley National Park. Despite its name, the Silent Valley (the clamour of Cicadas is conspicuously absent here) is a rich storehouse of biodiversity. It is a true Garden of Eden for students of life sciences, professional scientists and field biologists.
The Kunthi river descends from the Nilgiri hills, an altitude of 2000 m, and traverses the entire length of the valley through the deep forest. The river never turns brown. It is always clear, perennial and wild.
Attractions in Silent Valley National Park
A unique preserve of tropical evergreen rain forests above the equator and the forest strip that causes the summer rains in Kerala.
Best Time to Visit Silent Valley National Park
The ideal time to visit the Reserve is September to March
How to Reach there
Air: The nearest airport is Kozhikode-140 km, Coimbatore – 100 km.
Rail: The nearest railway station is Palakkad – 58 km; Coimbatore – 90 km
Road: 40 kms away from Mannarkkad in Palakkad district