Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Parambikulam in Palakkad is a part of the ecological portion of the Nelliyampathy-Anamalai landscape. It was declared as Tiger Reserve in 2009 with a cumulative area of 643.66 sq. km, which includes a core area of 390.89 and a 252.77 sq. km buffer area.
The picturesque forest of Parambikulam is home to a plethora of indigenous flora and fauna. This lush paradise has around 40 species of mammals, 47 species of fish and 250 species of birds.
Parambikulam is a trekkers paradise. The place offers several trekking packages for travellers. This park is characterized by its two slopes and seven valleys. Vengolimala and Karimala Gopuram (the tallest peak in the area), offer a magnificent view of the valley, surrounded by a multitude of endemic creatures.
Another major attraction here is the teak plantations. It is the first scientifically managed teak plantation in the world and is home to the tallest and oldest teak tree (Kannimara).
Contact
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve,
Parambikulam, Palakkad
Kerala, India
678661
parambikulamsanctuary@gmail.com
Getting there
Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Feast of Vallarpadathamma
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Malayattoor Perunnal
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!
Trekking Programmes at Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Romance, wildlife or adventure holidays - the forests and wildlife of Parambikulam won't let down you. The Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, a rich swathe of greenery brimming with wildlife, is a 285 square kilometer protected area cuddled in Palakkad.
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve & Wildlife Sanctuary at Palakkad
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, also a wildlife sanctuary nestles between the Anamalai hills and the Nelliampathy hills is situated in Chittur taluk of Palakkad district and is about 100 km away from Palakkad. Parambikkulam can boast of the first scientifically managed teak plantations of the world and also houses the world's tallest and oldest teak tree.
