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is spread over an area pf 21.2 square km,
Thoonacadavu Lake is spread over an area of 4.33 square km,
and Parivarippallam is spread over an area of 2.89 square km.
Several streams originate from the hill ranges and flow down
westward to join the Chalakud river.
Vegetation in the Parambikulam Wildlife
Sanctuary
The vegetation in the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary consists
of tropical evergreen forest, semi evergreen forest, southern
evergreen and moist deciduous forest and southern dry
deciduous forest. The climate is ideally suited for the growth
of teak. Large scale teak plantation through artificial
regeneration has been encouraged in the sanctuary and managed
in such a way as to restore the forest to its original status.
A giant teak, about 40 m high and 6.4 m in girth and known as
Kannimaram, the first tree stands as the monument of the past.
This tree is said to be the Asia's largest and stands about 5
km from Thoonacadavu, the headquarters of Parambikulam.
Wildlife Attractions in the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
The major wildlife animals found in the Parambikulam Wildlife
Sanctuary are the Bonnet macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Loris, Gaur,
Nilgiri Tahr, sambar, Barking deer, Spotted deer, Wild boar,
Lion-tailed macaque, Jungle cat, Civet, Mongoose, fox, bear,
elephant, tiger, leopard, pangoline etc. The crocodiles,
varanus, pond terapin, cane turtle, gecko, skunk, chameleon,
snakes like king cobra, spectacled cobra, krait, viper,
python, green keel back, rat snake, vine snake, fishes like
Aral, baral, Vattudi, Thilopia, Noovi, mooshu, Poochutti,
Kollottie, exyprius, Taral, birds like darter, little
cormorant, black eagle, lesser adjutant stork, black capped
kingfisher, great Indian hornbill, broad billed roller, black
woodpecker can also be seen in the Parambikulam Wildlife
Sanctuary.
How to reach Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
By Air:
The nearest airport is located at Coimbatore which is about
100 kms.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is located at Pollachi which is
about 60 kms.
By Road:
The Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is connected with the town
of Palakkad and Thiruvananthapuram. |
