Ban lifted, Parambikulam tiger reserve now open for tourists

The Kerala Government has decided to open Parambikulam tiger reserve for tourists after being shut down for nine months due to covid-19 lockdown.

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, which also includes the erstwhile Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, is a 391 square kilometres protected area in Palakkad district of Kerala. The wildlife sanctuary, which had an area of 285 square kilometres was established in 1973. It is in the Sungam range of hills between the Anaimalai Hills and Nelliampathy Hills.

Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary was declared as part of the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve on 19 February 2010.Including the buffer zone, the tiger reserve has a span of 643.66 km2. The Western Ghats, Anamalai Sub-Cluster, including all of Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, is under consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for selection as a World Heritage Site.

The sanctuary is the home of different indigenous tribes such as Kadar, Malasar, Muduvar and Mala Malasar. It also has many animals and plants which face extinction.

Apart from its scenic beauty , Parambikulam is also famous for Eco-tourism activities. It also offers tourists unique opportunity to watch wild life in close proximity.

According to reports, the officials have arranged 10 mini buses which will transport tourists to different locations. A fee of Rs.300 will be charged per person for one day safari.

Cottages,dormitories and I.B are available for accommodation. Tree house, one of the main attractions in Parambikulam offers natural stay in the midst of beautiful forest.

Tourists who come for one day safari can contact the number 9442201691.

The tourists have to book in advance through its website site www.parambikulam.org for accommodation.