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Parambikulam Travel Guide
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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