Parambikolam Tourism, Kerala India
(Parambikolam is also known as Parambikulam)
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Parambikolam Fast Facts
- State: Kerala
- District: Palakkad
- Famous for/as: Wildlife
- Altitude: 300 m to 1438 m.
- Language: Marathi, Hindi
- Best Season: Oct - Mar
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- Pincode: 678661
- STDCode: 0491
Parambikolam Info
Wildlife Warden
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary,
Anappady, Thunakadavu (PO),
Parambikulam – 678 661,
Palakkad Dist., Kerala State.
Ph : 04253 – 245005
Parambikolam, India Overview
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the State of Tamil Nadu and extends into Kerala as well. The sanctuary ranges from the Annamalai Hills in Tamil Nadu and spreads to the Nelliyampathy Hills in the State of Kerala. There are many different species of fauna and flora that can be found in the wildlife sanctuary. Some of the different species of animals that one can see in the area are crocodiles, wild boars, elephants, gharials and samba deer. There are many different endangered species of dear that can be found in the area. The park is also home to a few tigers and the elusive panther. Tourists can trek in certain areas of the forest and have to obtain permission from the forest officials before hand.
Boating and other activities are also available at the reservoir at the Parambikulam Sanctuary. The area is being considered as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Vehicles are allowed in the park from 7 am to 6 pm and a small entry fee is charged. Permits are available at the Office of the Chief Conservator. Permits are compulsory to enter into the forest area. Different vehicles are charged different fee. However the rates are extremely nominal.
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Parambikolam, India History
During the 19th century , the forests of Parambikulam were in two broad administrative units viz., Sungam Forest Reserve and Parambikulam Forest Reserve.
Porter, in 1886 wrote the first ever plan to manage the Sungam Forest Reserve. Heavy exploitation of forests for valuable timber started then. Teak planting began in Parambikulam during 1921 and in 1983 was the last plantation raised.
Sungam Forest Reserve was administratively the Sungam Range of erstwhile Nemmara Forest Division and Parambikulam Forest Reserve was the Parambikulam Range.
One of the major milestones was the introduction of the tram way in 1907. It was designed to exploit the forests and remove valuable timber to Chalakkudy wherefrom it could be transported by road. However, the Special Financial Committee abolished it in 1951.
Based on P.Narayanan Nair's plan, a special Teak Plantation Division was constituted from Parambikulam Forest Reserve in 1962. By then the Sungam Forest Reserve was declared as Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary (30 sq. miles) under the administrative control of State Wildlife Preservation Officer, Peermedu. Later in 1973, the Teak Plantation Division was dissolved and merged with the already notified sanctuary and a total area of 271 sq. km under the dual control of DFO, TP division and DFO, Nemmara.In 1985, the sanctuary was administratively reorganized and it took the present shape and extent of 285 sq. km.