Parambikkulam wildlife sanctuary is located in a valley between the Anamalai ranges of Tamil Nadu and the Nelliyampathy mountain ranges of Kerala. The Parambikkulam Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of 285 sq km on the Western Ghats. Besides the sanctuary, there are many other attractions at Parambikulam. These include boat cruises in the Parambikkulam reservoir and trekking (with the permission of authorities). Parambikkulam is reachable by road from Pollachi in Tamilnadu.

In the sanctuary one can get a glimpse of the rare fauna found in these parts of India. The jungles of Parambikkulam also provide shelter to many tribes like the Malayars, the Kadas and the Muthuvans. Some of the important animal life that are seen here are Nilgiri langurs, bonnet macaques, tigers, lion tailed macaques, spectacled cobras, vipers, kraits, turtles, darters, black eagles and little cormorants. Besides fauna, some important flora life at the sanctuary includes neem, teak, rosewood and sandalwood.