Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Chittur Taluk
in Palakkad district of Kerala,
in India, which was formed in the year 1973. It is one of the finest examples of preserved ecology, abounded on all sides by protected areas and sanctuaries of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
in India, which was formed in the year 1973. It is one of the finest examples of preserved ecology, abounded on all sides by protected areas and sanctuaries of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
The sanctuary is rich
with a huge variety of flora and fauna that are beautifully conserved with less
human interferences and excellent preservation.
The sanctuary is also inhabited by a diverse species of wild animals.
The place is also home to different races of native people. The dense,
magnificent habitat of this sanctuary along with abundant supply of water, make
it a perfect place for wild animals to thrive. Tourists also come here to savor
the richness of the Sanctuary in the form of wild animals and birds.
One will also come across several peaks at this
sanctuary, among which the Karimala Gopuram is the one, elevating height of
around 4,718 ft. Vengoli Peak is popular among the tourists as it offers an
easy climb and one can also get a chance to spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahrs,
while trekking on this peak. Another unique feature of this sanctuary is the
existence of a chain of reservoirs interconnected with tunnels, channels, river
courses and canals.
The striking freshwater ecosystem created by the structure
of dams like Parambikulam, Thunacadavu and Perivarapallam, adds attraction to
this sanctuary. Due to all these alluring features of the Parambikulam Wildlife
Sanctuary, it is also popularly known as the ‘Nature’s own abode’ and covers an
area of about 285 sq. km.
Flora and Fauna
It is perfect place for wildlife enthusiasts as to its
rich flora and fauna. One can spot deer, sambar and gaur around the Vayal area
and deep within the sanctuary, one can see lion tailed macaques, slender loris,
king cobras, the royal Bengal tiger, cane turtle and the Nilgiri marten.
The
sanctuary is also home to around 250 species of birds involving the Malabar
grey hornbill, great pied hornbill and the Peninsular Bay owl. As to the floral
diversity of this region, there are around 285 species of endemic, rare and
endangered flora, 1320 species of flowering plants, including 70 species of
orchids, about 50 endangered medicinal plants, making it an ideal place for the
nature lovers.
Things to Do
The sanctuary provides several exciting activities
including camping deep in the forests area, staying in watchtowers to watch the
wild animals, boating in the reservoirs, row boating at Thunacadavu and
Parambikulam lakes, bamboo rafting and bird watching.
As the place is also
featured with hilly terrain with several peaks and valleys, it is also a
perfect place for soft, medium, tough and adventure trekking trails. These
trails are classified according to their length, duration and difficulty of the
terrain. But first, one has to take permission to trek from the Forest
Information Centre at Anappady and hire a tribal guide.
Accommodation
There are numerous facilities for accommodation in
Parambikulam Sanctuary. One can also opt for an overnight camping at this
place. Within 30 kms of Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, there are several
hotels and resorts in which tourists can book hotel rooms for accommodation.
Few to name are Saj Earth Resort, Vedic Village Resorts, KTDC Tamarind
Thrissur, Soma Birds Lagoon, Joy’s Palace Hotel, Hotel Hill View, Hotel Holiday
Break, Hotel Gazala, Pooram Internation, etc.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit the Parambikulam Wildlife
Sanctuary is from August to January.
How to Reach
By Air: The nearest airport to this sanctuary is
Coimbatore, at a distance of about 55 km.
By Rail: The nearest railway station is at Palakkad,
located at a distance of about 125 km.
By Road: The sanctuary is well linked with good
network of roads connecting it with Pollachi (39 km), Palakkad (98 km) and
Kochi (102 km).
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