There are several factors that come together to prove the significance and value of the national park, culturally, ecologically, and sociologically. Some of these reasons are:

 

 

Biodiversity and Endangered Species:This park presently houses the largest population of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and is also the famous habitat of Neelakurunji, which blooms only once every 12 years. Apart from these, the park is also home to Nilgiri Marten, Ruddy Mongoose, Small Clawed Otter, Dusky Striped Squirrel, and other animals. This rich biodiversity highlights the park's crucial role in the conservation of rare and endangered species.

 

Hydrological Significance: The park is regionally important for fish and freshwater since it has the tributaries of River Pambar in the east and tributaries of the River Periyar and Chalakuddy in the west. These water sources help to maintain the climate, provide drinking water, and supply water for irrigation in parts of the Aanjanad Valley. This hydrological significance underscores the park's importance in sustaining local communities and ecosystems.

 

Eravikulam National Park is home to the highest peak of the Indian Peninsula, Anamudi, which stands at 2695 meters and is also the highest peak in southern India. The park features sharp cliffs that create a flat tableland, contributing to a unique microclimate. Despite its tropical latitude, the park's altitude gives it an extratropical climate.

 

Eravikulam National Park is renowned for its medicinal plants, including Drosera peltata and wild species of cultivated plants such as Piper schmidtii and Elettaria cardamomum, which enhance its conservation significance

 

This region is a prime tourist spot, with the park being the main attraction of Munnar and a major tourist destination in India. The aesthetic grandeur of the forest provides an opportunity to see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr up close, and the waterfall at Lakkam attracts more than 500,000 visitors annually.

 

The park, along with Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Pampadum Shola National Park, Kurinjimala Sanctuary, Anamudi Shola National Park, and Anamalai Tiger Reserve, forms one of the largest conservation landscapes in the Western Ghats region.

 

Additionally, the park offers academic opportunities to study the biodiversity of montane vegetation and the ecosystem's inner workings. It serves as a field laboratory for various activities, including conservation education, precipitation management, and research monitoring.