Things to do in Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Kerala
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, which also includes the erstwhile Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, is a 643.66 km2 protected area lying in Palakkad district and Thrissur district of Kerala state, South India.
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- 1Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, which also includes the erstwhile Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, is a 643.66 km2 protected area lying in Palakkad district and Thrissur district of Kerala state, South India.
Wikipedia - 2Athirappilly Falls
Athirappilly Falls is situated in Athirappilly Panchayat in Chalakudy Taluk of Thrissur District in Kerala, India on the Chalakudy River, which originates from the upper reaches of the Western Ghats at the entrance to the Sholayar ranges.
Wikipedia - 3Kannimara Teak
The Kannimara Teak is one of the world's biggest living teak trees. It is found at Parambikulam Tiger Reserve in Palakkad district, Kerala.
Wikipedia - 4Vazhachal Falls
Vazhachal Falls is situated in Athirappilly Panchayath of Thrissur district in Kerala on the southwest coast of India.
Wikipedia - 5Charpa Falls
Charpa Falls is a waterfall located in Athirappilly panchayath in Thrissur district of Kerala. Located on the west-flowing Chalakudy River, this waterfall lies in between the more famous Athirappilly Falls and Vazhachal Falls.
Wikipedia - 6Masjid-i-Ala
The Masjid-i-Ala, also called the Jama Masjid or Jama Mosque, is a Friday mosque, located inside the Srirangapatna Fort in Srirangapatna in Mandya District in Karnataka. It was built in 1786–87, during the rule of Tipu Sultan.
Wikipedia - 7Solaiyar Dam
Solaiyar Dam, Upper Solaiyar Dam or Upper Sholayar Dam is located 20 km from Valparai, a hill station in the Anaimalai Hills of the Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu India.
Wikipedia - 8Sholayar Dam
Sholayar Dam is a concrete dam built across the Chalakkudi River in Malakkappara in Thrissur district, Kerala of India. The dam consists of main Sholayar Dam, Sholayar Flanking and Sholayar Saddle Dam.
Wikipedia - 9Parambikulam Dam
Parambikulam Dam is an embankment dam on the Parambikulam River, located in the Palakkad district in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India, ranks number one in India as well as in the top ten embankment dams in the world in volume in the year 2000.
Wikipedia - 10Karimala Gopuram
Karimala Gopuram is the highest peak in the Thrissur district of Kerala. It is located at southern boundary of Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary.
Wikipedia - 11Peringalkuthu Dam Wikipedia
- 12Thunakkadavu Dam
Thunakkadavu Dam is situated in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala across Thoonakkadavu River, which is a tributary of Parambikulam River, in Palakkad district of Kerala, India. It is part of the Parambikulam-Aliyar Irrigation Project.
Wikipedia - 13Peruvaripallam Dam
Peruvaripallam Dam is an earth-filled embankment dam on the Peruvaripallam River in Palakkad district of Kerala, India. The dam's reservoir is connected to the nearby Thunacadavu Reservoir to the south by an open cut channel.
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Parambikulam Tiger Reserve by interest
- Good with kids: Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Kannimara Teak
- Lesser-known places: Karimala Gopuram, Peringalkuthu Dam, Thunakkadavu Dam, Peruvaripallam Dam
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Best weather: Nov–Jan.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 27°C | 9 mm |
| Feb | Hot | 29°C | 17 mm |
| Mar | Hot | 30°C | 43 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 29°C | 102 mm |
| May | Rainy | 28°C | 229 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 27°C | 438 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 26°C | 403 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 26°C | 316 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 26°C | 249 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 26°C | 295 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 26°C | 147 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 26°C | 31 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
- Nearest railway station: Kollengode (KLGD), 27 km away.
- Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport (COK), 42 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Parambikulam Tiger Reserve costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is not included.
Compare Parambikulam Tiger Reserve with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parambikulam Tiger Reserve | – | Nov–Jan | 13 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Nelliampathi | 17 km | Nov–Apr | 19 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Nemmara | 25 km | Nov–Jan | 38 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Panieli Poru | 26 km | Nov–Jan | 23 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary | 27 km | Nov–Jan | 7 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Parambikulam Tiger Reserve; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Parambikulam Tiger Reserve?
The best known are Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Athirappilly Falls, Kannimara Teak, Vazhachal Falls, Charpa Falls.
When is the best time to visit Parambikulam Tiger Reserve?
Best weather: Nov–Jan.
How do I reach Parambikulam Tiger Reserve?
Nearest railway station: Kollengode (KLGD), 27 km away. Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport (COK), 42 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Parambikulam Tiger Reserve cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.