Parambikulam Tiger Reserve

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is a well-protected ecological portion in the Nelliampathy - Anamalai landscape of the Western Ghats in India. It is located in the Palakkad District of Kerala. It is one of the world's biodiversity hot spots and supports diverse habitat types and endemism. Considering its biological richness, the abundance of wildlife, and landscape beauty makes Parambikulam Tiger Reserve one of the most attractive places in the entire stretch of the Western Ghats. It was declared as Tiger Reserve in 2009 with a total area of 643.66 Sq.Km. Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is the most protected ecological part of the Anamalai sub-unit of Western Ghats, surrounded by protected areas and sanctuaries of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The Reserve is endowed with peninsular flora and fauna, excellently conserved due to total protection and minimal human interference. The sanctuary, a significant ecological continuum from Peechhi to Eravikulam through Anamalai, aids the sizeable viable state wildlife populations. It is the home ground for different races of indigenous people who are an integral part of the harmonious ecosystem. The Reserve has many colonies with indigenous tribes living within the tiger reserve, such as the Kadar, Malasar, Muduvar, and Malamalasars. The habitat comprises predominantly of mixed deciduous, evergreen, and semi-evergreen forests.

Description

State : Kerala

District : Palakkad, Thrissur

Coordinates : 10°20’ N, 76°35’ E

Area : 643.66 Sq.km.

TR Notification year : 2008-2009

Tiger Population : 26 (All India Tiger Esitmation, 2018)