Parambikulam Wildlife Tour

Parambikulam tiger reserve which also includes wildlife sanctuary is 391sqkms of protected wildlife areas in Palakkad district of Kerala in Southern India. Parambikulam is a well-protected part of the Nelliampathy – Anamalai sub unit of the Western Ghats and is endowed with by nature in terms of species, habitat and ecosystem diversity, characterized by functional human-ecological affinities.

The Reserve supports diverse habitat types viz., evergreen forests, moist and dry deciduous forests and grasslands. Other unique habitats like montane grasslands and marshy grasslands (locally known as ‘vayals’) are extensively found.

A healthy population of Asiatic Elephants, spotted deer, Sambar deer, Indian Gaur are observed here. The endemic Nilgiri Tahr is also found in high altitude rocky hills. The endemic and majestic Lion-tailed macaques, Nilgiri Langurs add to the unique species you can only experience at parambikulam.  The 273 species of resident and migratory bird species make the Reserve a bird watcher’s paradise. Among the aquatic fauna, crocodiles, otters, freshwater fish are worth mentioning. The Kariyanshola trail which is a part of Sungam Range of the Tiger Reserve has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Kannimara Teak tree which the oldest teak tree in the world is also a popular attraction among visitors.