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Travel to one of the finest wildlife sanctuaries
of Kerala, the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary.
Tucked away in a luscious valley located
between the Nelliampathy hills of Kerala
and Annamalai hills of Tamil Nadu, the Parambikulam
Wildlife Sanctuary offers a rich variety
of flora and fauna. Spreading over to an
area of 285 sq km, the wildlife reserve
has sparkling streams and undulating grasslands.
The densely forested areas
of the reserve with Kannimari teak, sandalwoods,
bamboos and rosewoods, also provide habitat
to various tribes such as Kudos, Malayars
and Muthuvaas. Offering harbor to one of
the largest species of Indian Bisons or
Gaurs, the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Kerala beckons avid wildlife lovers, nature
observers and bird watchers. Wildlife in
Parambikulam Reserve comprises of Elephants,
Sambars, Nilgiri Tahr, Sloth Bears, Leopards,
Tigers, Wild Boars, Bonnet Macaques and
many other species of animals. The sense
population of reptiles includes Vipers,
Crocodiles, Kraits, Coblas and Turtles.
A tour to Parambikulam
Wildlife Sanctuary Kerala is a treat for
all bird watchers. This ornithologist's
paradise is a home to many species and some
of them are rare birds, including Rose-billed
Rollers, Ceylon Frogmouths, Malabar Gray
Hornbills, Egrets, Wood Peckers, Blue-winged
and Rose-winged Parakeets, Little Cormorants,
Gray Jungle Fowls, Darters, Eagles, Mynas
and Herons.
Enjoy an exhilarating boat
cruises on your tour to Parambikulam Wildlife
Sanctuary. There are two watchtowers at
Anappadi (8 km) and Zungam (5 km) offering
opportunities have a peek into the wilderness
of the sanctuary. The nearest airport is
at 100 km at Coimbatore from the sanctuary,
while the nearest railhead is at a distance
of 60 km at Pollachi.
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