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Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
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 Location : Near Palakkad, Kerala
Coverage area : 285 sq. Kms
Main attractions : Elephants, Crocodiles
Best time to visit : Through Out The Year Except Monsoon Months
Accommodation : Forest rest houses at Thunacadavu, Thellikkal and Elathode.
Arrival information :
-- By rail : The Nearest railway station: Palakkad, 125 kms.
-- By air : The nearest Airport is Coimbatore, 55 kms.
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Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary Parambikulam has one of the largest population of gaur (bison).
Fauna includes Sambar, spotted deer, jungle cat, lion-tailed macaque, common otter, sloth bear etc. are the other inhabitants. There are also a few tigers and leopards.
Flora :
The rich fauna includes Bonnet Macaques, Tigers, Spectacled Cobras, Kraits, Vipers, Turtles, Darters, Little Cormorants and Black Eagles. The place is ideal for boating and trekking.
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