Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Parambikulam is blessed with valuable plant and animal life. It lays adjacent to the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary of Tamilnadu. The forest has the largest population of gaur which is the main attraction of this place. Sambars, spotted deer, jungle cat, lion tailed macaque, cammon-otters and sloth bear inhibit these forests. Parambikulam shelters a few tigers and leopards too One can stay at the forest rest houses at Thanakadavu, Thellickal, and Elathode. Advance permission has to be taken from concerned forest officer to stay here. Motor transport and speedboat cruise can be arranged on request. The lake tucked in the lap of Western Ghats is a perfect place for a romantic ride.
Parambikulam has one of the largest population of gaur (bison). 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. Facilities for boarding and lodging are available at the sanctuary. There are forest rest houses at Thunacadavu, Thellikkal and Elathode. Motor transport and boat cruise can be arranged on request. The Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary of Tamil Nadu lies adjacent
The Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is a reservoir of tranquil greenery ensconced
in a valley between the Annamalai ranges of Tamil Nadu and the Nelliampathy
ranges of Kerala.
It abounds in a variety of trees, mainly teak, neem, sandalwood and rosewood.
There are two watchtowers one at Anappadi, 8km from Thunakadavu, and other
at Zungam, 5km from Thunkadavu.
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.
The Wild Population
Elephants, Gaur, Sloth Bear, Nilgiri Tahr, Jungle Cat, Wild Boar, Nilgiri
Langur can be seen here. 
This sanctuary has a substantial natural vegetation cover. The diversity of
its flora makes this sanctuary an ideal gene pool preserve.
Other Attractions
A Crocodile Rearing Centre, Deer Farm and Lion Safari Park are the main attractions near the dam site.
