Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is one of the protected ecological forests in the Nelliampathy - Anamalai region of the Southern Western Ghats in India. It is situated in the Palakkad District of Kerala. It is one of the best biodiversity hot spot in the world which has diverse habitat types and endemism. Considering the biological importance, abundance of wildlife and beautiful landcapes makes Parambikulam Tiger Reserve as one of the most attractive tourist destination in the entire stretch of Western Ghats. The forest was declared as Tiger Reserve during 2009 period. The forest comprises of total area of 643.66 SqKm, which includes core jungle area of 390.89 and 252.77 Sq Km Buffer areas.Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is an excellent protected forest in the Anamalai range of Western Ghats. This piece is surrounded on all sides by protected sanctuaries of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The sanctuary is flourished with peninsular flora and fauna which are conserved by the government bodies. The area is under better protection and minimal human interferences preserve the nature in its original state.
The sanctuary is a part of major ecological continuation from Peechi to Eravikulam through Anamalai. This helps in the generation of large populations of wildlife in the sanctuary area. It is the home ground for different races of Adivasis (local tribe) who helps in maintaining a harmonious ecosystem. The thick and opulent habitat of the sanctuary with lavish water supply makes it an excellent habitat for wildlife. Thereby tourists can watch these animals and become part of the Mother Nature.
Western Ghats is one among the world’s 34 bio diversity hotspots and Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is perhaps the most attractive one for the wilderness in the entire stretch of Western Ghats. Thus it is popularly called as ‘Nature’s own abode’.
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