Parambikulam widlife
sanctuary is the most protected ecological piece of anamalia sub unit of
western ghats, surrounded on all sides by protected areas and sanctuaries of Kerala
and tamil nadu , the sanctuary is endowned with a peninsular flora and fauna
which are excellently conserved due to total protection and minimal human interference.
The sanctuary being a major ecological continuum from peechi to eravikulam
through anamalai aids the large viable populations of wildlife.
It is at a distance of 135 km fromPalakkad town and is situated adjacent to the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu.
Besides being an abode of elephants, wild boar, sambar, gaur, crocodiles and a few tigers and panthers, Parambikulam has a rich diversity of flora and
fauna. Trekking in the forest is allowed with prior permission. Boating is available
at the reservoir. Thickly forested with stands of Bamboo, Sandalwood, Rosewood and Teak, the sanctuary has some marshy land and scattered
patches of grassland. The sanctuary has a rich diversity of animal life
including: 39 species of mammals, 16 species of amphibians, 268 species of
birds, 61 species of reptiles, 47 species of fish, 124 species of butterflies
and more than a thousand species of insects.
Visitors are allowed into Parambikulam between 7
am and 6 pm. No vehicles may leave the park after 6.30 pm. There is
entry fee for the vehicle. There is accomadation facilities available.
Parambikulam Dam
Parambikulam Dam is an embankment dam on the Parambikulam River,. Parambikulam located in the Palakkad district in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India, ranks number one in India
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