Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Pride of Kerala
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Pride of Kerala
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Pride of Kerala
Significance of Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in between Anamalai ranges of Tamil Nadu and Nellampathy Ranges of Kerala. Actually Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary belongs to Palakad district of Kerala, the God's own country. It was developed in the year of 1962. The total area Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is some 48 sq km. Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary also contain three dams built by the government of Tamil Nadu. Many crocodiles can be seen in the banks of rivers of Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary.
It is the home to large number of elephants, sambar and lion-tailed macaque etc. They make the wonderful world of Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary into a paradise for its visitors. The most important aspect of Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is the shelter for more than 260 feathered species of Kerala. The three dams here are Parambikulam, Thunakadav, and Peruvaripallam dams. They belong to Parambikulam-Aliyar Project.
Parambikulam Wildlife is a cool, calm and beautiful place of Kerala. Visitors could enjoy the fun of Heavy Rainfalls here at Parambikulam Wildlife during the months of June to August. Delightful fact is that the average rainfall of this place is around 1800 mm annually. The view of hillside is also breath taking during evenings.
Main Attractions of Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
1) Tropical Ever Green Forest: - Wide varieties of trees can be found here. Most of them can be used for medicinal purposes.
2) Semi Ever Green Forests: - It also holds the very good amount of forests of Kerala.
3) Moist Deciduous Forests
4) Southern Dry Deciduous Forests
Other Places of Attraction of Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
1) Kannimaram Teak: - It is said it is the one of the oldest Teak tree of Kerala. Its also said to be around 360 years old. Locate d5km away from Tunnakadavu.
2) Sanctuary Tour and Teak
When to Come to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Best time to visit is from August to February as the sanctuary closes in summer season and monsoon seasons. Sanctuary also closes during the time of forest fire.
How to Reach Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
1) By Bus: - Two hour journey to Parambikulam from Pollachi.
2) By Rail: - Pollachi Railway Station, about 60 km from Parambikulam.
3) By Air: - Coimbatore International Airport, 100 km from Parambikulam.
Where to Stay at Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
1) Two Tree Hut: - the two tree huts have attached bathroom facility. But you have to book it in well in advance.
2) Forest Department Inspection Bungalow :- A bungalow of Forest Department, can be booked through the phone number 04253 2772233.
3) Vettimukku Island: - Equipped with all necessary facilities, located in Small Island, suitable for six members of a family.
4) Over Night Camping: - It is offered by machans, each machans could stay 5 persons each.
5) PWD Inspection Bunalow: - It is situated at Thunnakadavu.
6) Hotels at Pollachi and Coimbatore: - There are many hotels at Pollachi as well as in Coimbatore, provides fife star facilities to you.
Contact Informations related to Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
The Chief Wildlife Warden
Vanalakshmi,
Forest Headquarters,
Trivandrum
PIN 695 014
Telephone: - 0471 2529238
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