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Protected area lying in Palakkad district of Kerala state
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Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, which includes the erstwhile Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, is in the Western Ghat mountain ranges. This tiger reserve is on the border of the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, in the southern part of India.
By plane
Coimbatore airport is the nearest international airport to Parambikulam - approximately 100 km (via Pollachi and Topslip).
By bus
There are only three bus trips to/ from Parambikulam on a daily basis. Two TNSTC buses start from Pollachi, and one KSRTC bus start from Palakkad.
By train
Coimbatore Junction (85 km) and Palakkad Junction (100 km) are the nearest railway stations.
By car
As there are only 2 buses per day, hiring taxis will be the viable option, if you want to cover both Topslip and Parambikulam on the same day.
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