Mathikettan Shola National Park lies I the area of Santhanpara in Kerala. The national park was d so in the year 2008. In literal meaning mathikettan is coined after Tamil work which means confuse as it is to be believed that often people lost their way when entering the park.
The park is composed with beautiful surroundings to admire at. The place inhabits many animals like those of tigers, panthers, elephants, deer, niligiri tahr and many more. The place is renowned for its medicinal ranges those of herbs and plants. Moreover, the park play as a biodiversity hotspot for securing the system of wildlife. The place is favorite spot for all adventure seekers and trekkers where they indulge themselves in exploring the region with much vigor.