Parambikulam Wild Life Sanctuary - 100 kms from Palakkad

It is one of the best sanctuaries in Kerala sprawling over an area of about 285sq. km.The Kannimare Teak Tree said to be Asia 's largest, stands about 5 km. from Thunakkadavu. Trekking in the sanctuary is possible with the permission of forest officials. Indira Gandhi Wild Life sanctuary is one of the best in India . At top slip there is an elephant camp with 33 elephants. The facility for elephant ride is provided here.

Accommodation
Forest Guest House, Parambikulam (Two day Trip Arranged by Kairali Resort )

• Altitude : June to January max. temperature 35°C & min. 15°C. Forests : 285 sp. km every green forest 150 sq. km. 

• Plant life : The flora in the area is variegated, rich and consistent with the floristic groups into which they fall. 

• Animal Life : Elephants, Bisons, Sambhurs, Tigers, Wild Bore, Flying 
  Squirrels, Birds, Indian Humble, Grackle (Myna), Grey Jungle Fowl, Blue Winged Parakeets, Wood Peckers, Fly Catchers, King Fishers.