- Best time
- Sep–May
- How long
- 2–3 days
- Stay a night
- ₹2,000–8,000
- Food a day
- ₹300–1,000
- Nearest railhead
- 65 km away
- Nearest airport
- 105 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Parambikulam
A reservoir-filled valley in the Anamalais, reached only through Tamil Nadu’s Topslip — tree-top huts, bamboo rafting, the giant Kannimara teak and herds of gaur, run as a community eco-tourism model.
Things to do in Parambikulam
Parambikulam Jungle Safari
Bus or jeep safari through teak and grassland.
Kannimara Teak
A teak tree over 450 years old.
Bamboo Rafting
Raft on the Parambikulam reservoir.
Parambikulam Dam
Wide reservoir in the forest.
Topslip
The Tamil Nadu gateway with elephant camp and birding.
Where to stay in Parambikulam
Forest department stays
Tree-top huts, tents and island nest — booked as packages.
Pollachi
Town hotels before the drive in.
What to eat
Forest canteen
Simple Kerala meals run by the tribal community.
Good to know
- Entry is only via Pollachi and Topslip in Tamil Nadu — no road from Kerala’s side.
- Book stays and safaris on the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve website.
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