Parambikkulam is an oasis of tranquil greenery nestled in a valley
between the Anamalai ranges of Tamilnadu and the Nelliyampathy ranges
of Kerala. The Parambikkulam Wildlife Sanctuary here spreads over
an area of 285 sq km on the Western Ghats.
The sanctuary offers an exotic experience of the rare fauna of Kerala.
Quite a few hill tribes, like the Malayars, the Kadas and the Muthuvans
also live in the jungles of Parambikkulam. The fauna here include
bonnet macaques, Nilgiri langurs, lion tailed macaques, tigers, spectacled
cobras, kraits, vipers, turtles, darters, little cormorants and black
eagles.
The sanctuary also has a variety of trees mainly teak, neem, sandalwood
and rosewood. The oldest teak tree 'Kannimari' stands tall here.
Boat cruises can be arranged in the Parambikkulam Reservoir. Trekking
in the sanctuary is possible with the permission of forest officials.
There is a tree-house in the Reserve Forest area in Thoonakkadavu,
the headquarters of Parambikkulam, which has to be booked in advance.
The Rest Houses of the State Forest Department at Thoonakkadavu, Thellikkal
and Elathode offer comfortable lodging.
Parambikkulam wildlife sanctuary - Getting there:Parambikkulam is
accessible by a road from Pollachi in Tamilnadu. Palakkad-Pollachi
is about 45 km by road and Pollachi-Parambikkulam is about 65 km by
road.
Parambikkulam wildlife sanctuary - Nearest railway station: Pollachi
about 65 km
Parambikkulam wildlife sanctuary - Nearest airport : Coimbatore in
Tamilnadu state, about 55 km from Palakkad.
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