The Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the finest national parks in Kerala, known for its rich and diverse flora and fauna. Set in a lush green valley between the Annamalai mountain ranges of Tamil Nadu and the Nelliampathy mountain ranges of Kerala, the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 285 sq km comprising of highly undulating hills drained by many beautiful rivers such as the Parambikulam, the Sholayar and the Thekkady. The vegetation of the sanctuary comprises of scattered patches of grassland and thickly forested region with verdant stands of bamboos, sandalwoods, rosewoods and teak, including the famous Kannimari teak, known to be the tallest in Asia. The tree is one of the prime attractions for visitors in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary. The region is also home to many hill tribes like Malayars, Kudos and Muthuvaas.

Wildlife: Lion Tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Tahr, Elephant, Tiger, Panther, Wild boar, Sambar, Bonnet Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Sloth Bear, Nilgiri Marten Small Travancore Flying Squirrel, Gaur, King Cobra, Kerala Sheildtail, Travancore Kukri Snake, Travancore Wolf Snake, Cochin Cane Turtle, Travancore Tortoise, Indian Day Gecko, Western Ghats Flying Lizard, Indian Rock Python, Malabar Pit Viper, Travancore Tortoise, South Indian Forest Ground Gecko, South Indian Rock Lizard, Mountain Skink, Mugger Crocodile, Varanus, Pond Terapin, Chameleon, Spectacled Cobra, Krait, Green keelback, Olivaceous Keelback, Western Rat Snake, Vine Snake, Lesser Adjutant Stork, Grey Headed Fish Eagle, Peninsular Bay Owl, Broad Billed Roller, Great Pied Hornbill, Darter, Little Cormorant, Black Eagle, Black Capped Kingfisher, Great Indian Hornbill, Black Woodpecker.

Adventure: Trekking, Boating, Bird safari, Jungle safari.