Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

Tucked abroad in the basin amid the Anamalai ranges of Tamil Nadu and the Nelliampathy ranges of Kerala

on the majestic Western Ghats is the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary. This abstinent basin that is the pride of Palakkad district is a glorious tribute to unscathed nature. The backlog harbors several varieties of amphibian fauna including aggressor crocodiles that are generally apparent sunning on its banks.

Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is the most adequate ecological section of Anamalai sub assemblage of Western Ghats, amidst on all by abandon areas and sanctuaries of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the sanctuary is blessed with a peninsular flora and fauna which are alluringly conserved due to absolute protection and basal human interferences. The sanctuary getting an above ecological band from Peechhi to Eravikulam through Anamalai aids the abounding applicable populations of wildlife.

It is the home arena for altered contest of aboriginal humans who are as well organized a basic allotment of the prevailing adapted ecosystem. The thick, abundant address of the altar with abounding water supplies accomplish it an home for wildlife and thereby for day-tripper who can accept admired memories of beastly sightings and that of getting in the lap of Mother Nature.

There are abounding altered breed of fauna and flora that can be begin in the wildlife sanctuary. Some of the altered breed of animals that one can see in the breadth is crocodiles, agrarian boars, elephants, gharials and samba deer. There are abounding altered endangered breed of small that can be begin in the area. The park is as well home to a few tigers and the ambiguous panther. Tourists can expedition in assertive areas of the backwoods and accept to access permission from the backwoods admiral beforehand.

This amazing wildlife sanctuary is a perfect example of soothing, serene and virgin eco system which includes Annamalai sub cluster and the Western Ghats are in consideration as a UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Spanning 285 square kilometer, Parambikkulam Wildlife can be advised as the most able adequate backwoods in the accomplished Western Ghats. It has patches of beloved forest, shola forest and deciduous forest, littoral land forth with teak and eucalyptus plantations. The sanctuary is home to threatened mammals like Lion Tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Nilgiri Tahr, Nilgiri Marten, Sambar, Small Travancore Flying Squirrel and Gaur. Among the plants, 13 breed are ancient to the Western Ghats. Apart from the rich wildlife and the mosaic pattern of vegetation the thickly forested with stands of bamboo, sandalwood, teak and rosewood are the major highlights of this scenic sanctuary.

This place is characterized by typical Indian climatic conditions with hot and humid summer and winter is mils and cold. The seasonal rainfall from the monsoons offers this wildlife sanctuary wet and humid throughout the year. However right after the monsoon between August and January when the environment is lush and green is considered to the best time to visit and explore.   

Coimbatore International Airport is situated only 55 Km and Pallakkad railway head and Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) railway head are 100 and 84 km respectively from this sanctuary. This sanctuary is also very easily accessible by roads as it is very well interconnected with different major cities and states of the country.