Visitors can now bypass hours-long queues to obtain entry tickets for the Eravikulam National Park (ENP), one of the prime tourist attractions in Munnar.
In a pioneering move, ENP, natural habitat of the Nilgiri tahr in Munnar, has transitioned to a cashless and paperless system with a new WhatsApp-based ticketing platform. According to officials, the new system was implemented on April 1 following the reopening of the park after the calving season of the Nilgiri tahrs.
ENP Assistant Wildlife Warden Nithin Lal stated that tourists can now book their tickets online using the QR code or by messaging the number +918547603222. “Scan the QR code or text ‘hi’ to the designated WhatsApp number ‘Eravikulam National Park’ to begin the booking process. Visitors can provide their email ID, visiting date and time, ticket type, number of tickets, camera details, and ID proof information. Upon completing the required details, the payment window will appear, and once the payment is processed, the ticket will be received online,” said Mr. Lal.
