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Parambikulam Wildlife sanctuary
 

Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area of about 285km2 at an altitude of 300m to 1438m and is adjacent to Anamalai wildlife sanctuary. It is now under the consideration of UNESCO to consider as world heritage site. There are different indigenous tribal colonies belonging to Kadar, Muthuvar, Malasar and Mala Malasar. Its home to a large number of wild animals which include large herds of elephants, deers, lion tailed macaques, Tigers and many species of orchids and other plants which adds to the  rich diversity of flora and fauna. It has large population of Gaur (Bison), Nilgiri languor, jungle cat, Sloth bear, Sambar and spotted deer, along with some tigers and leopards. The Cannimari Teak Tree, said to be Asia's largest, stands about 5 kms from Thuna-kadavu, the headquarters of Parambikulam.
 
Boating and cruising facilities are available at the Parambikulam Reservoir. The Rest Houses of the State Forest Department at Thoonakkadavu, Thellikkal and Anappady offers accommodation for tourists. There are tree houses in the reserve forest area in Thoonakkadavu. Trekking in the sanctuary is also possible, with prior permission of the forest officials. Geologically it have hornblende, biotite, gneiss and charnockite. Parambikulam can be accssd through nelliyampathi or through anamali – Valpara or via Chalakkudi – Athirapalli. Whichever is the way the path adds an enthralling journey towards it.
 
The sanctuary has 3 reservoirs viz. Parambikulam, Thunacadavu and Peruvaripallam, with a combined area of 20.66 km². The Thuvaiar water falls goes into one of the reservoirs. There are 7 major valleys and 3 major rivers, the Parambikulam, the Sholayar and the Thekkedy. The Karappara River and Kuriarkutty river also drain the area. For providing a better view of the sanctuary, two watch towers are located at Anappadi, 8km from Thunakadavu, and Sungam, 5km from Thunakadavu. Boating facilities are available at the reservoir. The best season to visit the sanctuary is from September to May.
 
 
 
 

 

  
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