The
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is a reservoir of tranquil greenery
ensconced in a valley between the Annamalai ranges of Tamil Nadu and the
Nelliampathy ranges of Kerala. The areas hilly and rocky, drained by
several rivers, including the Parambikulam, the Sholayar and the
Thekkedy. It abounds in a variety of trees, mainly teak, neem,
sandalwood and rosewood. There are two watchtowers one at Anappadi, 8km
from Thunakadavu, and other at Zungam, 5km from Thunkadavu. The rich
fauna includes Bonnet Macaques, Tigers, Spectacled Cobras, Kraits,
Vipers, Turtles, Darters, Little Cormorants and Black Eagles. The place
is ideal for boating and trekking.
Parambikulam
has one of the largest population of gaur (bison). It is also a home to
elephants, sloth bears, wild boars, sambhars, chital tigers, panthers
and crocodiles. There are also bonnet macaques, spectacled cobras,
kraits, vipers, turtles, darters, little cormorants and black eagles.
Parambikulam is open throughout the year, but is best avoided during the
monsoon. Between June and August, the monsoon rains lash, making
hillsides unstable and causing slush, mosquitoes, drippy roofs and other
nuisances. Boat cruises can be arranged in the Parambikulam Reservoir.
The rest house of the state forest department at Thoonakkadavu,
Thellikkal and Elathode offer comfortable lodging facilities. A tree -
house in the reserved forest area in Thoonakkadavu has to be booked in
advance.
How to reach
- Air
The nearest airport is Coimbatore, 55 kms.
- Rail
The nearest railway station: Palakkad, 125 kms.
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South India
Wildlife Package
Duration : 16 Days / 15
Nights
Destinations Covered : Banglore, Maysore,
Nagarhole National Park, BR Hills, Bandipur National Park, Ooty,
Munnar, Eravikulam National Park, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary,
Kumarakom, Kumarakoram Bird Sanctuary
Wildlife Tour
to South India
Duration : 22 Days / 21
Nights
Destinations Covered : Bangalore, Bheemeshwari,
Mysore, B.R. Hills, Karapur, Vythiri, Shornur, Cochin, Parambikulam,
Munnar, Periyar, Kumarakom, Kovalam
Wildlife
Sightseeing to South India
Duration : 17 Days
/ 16 Nights
Destinations Covered : Bangalore, Mysore,
Bandipur, Madumalai, Mukurthy, Ooty, Annamalai, Annamalai Wildlife
Sanctuary, Munnar, Periyar, Kumarakom |
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