Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary ia 110 km from Palakkad. Sprawled across 285 sq. km, the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is home to rare wild animals. Parambikulam has one of the largest population of gaur (bison). Sambar, spotted deer, jungle cat, lion-tailed macaque, common otter, sloth bear etc. are the other inhabitants. There are also a few tigers and leopards.

Facilities for boarding and lodging are available at the sanctuary. The oldest teak tree, kannimari is found here. There are forest rest houses at Thunacadavu, Thellikkal, Anappady and Elathode. A tree house in the reserve forest area in Thoonakkadavu has to be booked in advance. Motor transport and boat cruise can be arranged on request. The Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary of Tamil Nadu lies adjacent. Boating / cruising facilities are available at the Parambikulam Reservoir.

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