Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Fact and Figures :-
Location: Anna Malai hills, Palakkad
Main Attractions: Indian bison
The Palakkad Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary is spread over an area of 285 square kilometers over the lush green Anna Malai hills. The undulating landscape of the sanctuary provides the perfect set up for a wildlife sanctuary to thrive in its fullest. Several rivers drain the rocky terrain also lending a mystical touch to the sanctuary. The Kerala Parambikulam national park has a thick cover of bamboo, rosewood and sandalwood trees. In fact, Parambikulam had an abundance of teak stands at one point of time. The national park also has patchy grasslands along with marshy spots, thus giving it the complete essence of a natural forest. 
Parambikulam has a varied wildlife that include species of wild animals like leopards, wild dogs, sloths, crocodiles, civet, tigers, elephants, wild boar, barking deer, spotted deer, monkeys, langurs, porcupines and macaques. Parambikulam boasts of around 140 species of rare and exotic birds. It is said that this sanctuary has the largest population of the Indian bison also known as the Gaur. The sanctuary can be visited anytime during the year but it is best to avoid visiting during the monsoons. There are two watchtowers for getting a better view of the sanctuary and also for game watching. They are located at Anappadi and Zungam.
How to ReachIdukki Wildlife Sanctuary
Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is located at a distance of 40 kms from Thodupuzha in Kerala. This sanctuary sprawls over the Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of Idukki district spanning over 77sq. kms, at an altitude of 450 - 748m above sea level.
The beautiful Idukki reservoir formed by three dams-Cheruthoni, Idukki and Kulamavu - extending to 33 sq. km, adds to the beauty of the sanctuary. A luring lake, a majestic arch dam across two hills, the rich flora & fauna and wandering and playing herds of elephants and gaur are sights that charm you to this captivating canopy of tropical semi-evergreen and deciduous forests. The fauna population here includes Langur, Leopard and Wild Boar.
Sightseeing at Idukki -
The Fauna : Among the mammals, Elephants, Bison, Sambhar, Deer, Wild Dogs, Jungle Cats, Tiger, Wild Boar etc reptiles such as Cobra, Viper, Krait and a large number of non- poisonous snakes can be seen.
The birds population include - Jungle Fowl, Myna, Laughing Thrush, Black Bulbul, Peafowl, Woodpecker, Kingfisher etc also inhabit the place in large numbers.
Idukki Arch Dam : Idukki arch dam is the world's second and Asia's first arch dam, constructed across the Kuravan and Kurathi hills. 550 feet high and 650 feet wide, the dam lies close to the Cheruthoni Barrage. To its west is the Kulamavu Dam. Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary is located closeby.
Best Season to visit :
The best time to visit Idukki is between October and April.
Reaching Idukki -
Air : The nearest airport is at Cochin 132 km away.
Rail : The nearest railway station is at Kottayam, 133 km away.
Road : Idukki can be reached by mortable roads from most parts of Kerala.
