Parambikulam wild life sanctuary
Sprawling over an area of about 285sq.km., Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is tucked away in the valley between the Nelliampathy ranges and the Annamalai ranges of Tamil Nadu. Home of rare and exotica fauna, it offers a scintillating sight of rare wild animals like leopards, wild dogs, sloths, wild boar, barking deer, spotted deer, langurs, porcupines etc. It also has one of the largest population of gaur (also know as Indian bison). Apart from the thickly wooded stands of bamboo, rosewood and sandalwood, Parambikulam had an abundance of teak tree. The prime attraction here is the oldest and Asia’s largest teak tree, Kannimaram which is 40m in height and 6.4m in breadth (girth). It is located about 5 Km. from Thunakadavu (headquarters of Parambikulam sanctuary). The hilly and rocky terrain that gives a mystical touch to the sanctuary are drained by several rivers, including Parambikulam, Sholayar and Thekkedy. 

For providing a better view of the sanctuary, two watch towers are located at Anappadi, 8km from Thunakadavu, and Zungam, 5km from Thunakadavu. Boating facilities are available at the reservoir. The best season to visit the sanctuary is from September to May.

Thrithala
Thrithala, famed its historic ruins and several cultural monuments that date back to 9-10th century, is a place of great archaeological importance. It is located at a distance of 75 kilometers from Palakkad, on the banks of the River Bharatapuzha. Some of the prime attraction here are the Shiva temple, ruins of a mud fort, a small granite Buddhist monument, Kattil Madom temple constructed in Chola-Pandya style of architecture etc. Several resorts and hospitals in Thrithala offers excellent Ayurvedic treatments.