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Parambikulam
Boating facilities are available

Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary: (110 km from Palakkad) Sprawled across
285 sq kms the Parambikulam wild life sanctuary is home to rare wild
animals. Boating/cruising facilities are available at the Parambikulam
Reservoir. The Rest Houses of State Forest Department at Thoonakkadavu,
Thellikkal and Anappady offer accomodation. A tree house in the reserve
forest area in Thoonakkadavu has to be booked in advance. The oldest
teak tree, Kannimari is found here. Permission : Divisional Forest Officer,
Parambikkulam, Thoonamkavu. Ph - 04253 245025.
Nelliyampathy: (40 km South of Nenmara) This fascinating hill station is at a
height of 467 to 1572 m. above sea level. At least 10 hairpin bends have to
be negotiated on the Ghat road that passes through the breath taking
evergreen forests of the Sahya Ranges. Seethakundu at Nelliyampathy
offers a panoramic view of about one third of Palakkad. This hill country is
the delight of trekkers. The DTPC Palakkad offers accomodation in the
tourist resort with all facilities. Ph: 04923 246357
Kollengode: (19 kms from Palakkad) Kollengode or the abode of blacksmiths enshrines the pristine beauty of rural Palakkad. The Kollengode
Palace, the Vishnu Temple and the poet P. Kunhiraman Nair Memorial
are worth visiting. Seethakundu and Govindamalai hills nearby are
ideal for trekking and adventure tourism. The places are beautiful with
great sceneries.
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