The nearest town is Pollachi (Tamil Nadu), which is 39km away. As of now the only road leading to the sanctuary is the Ambrampalayam-Parambikulam road passing through places in Tamil Nadu viz., Anamalai, Vettaikaranpudur and Sethumadai including (Top Slip) Indira Gandhi Wildlife sanctuary and National Park. There is no road directly connecting Parambikulam with the rest of Kerala without having to pass through Tamil Nadu. At present there are only two public transport bus services run by Government of Tamil Nadu, at 6.15am and 3.15pm starting from Pollachi (Tamil Nadu). Another service up to Top Slip (Tamil Nadu) starts at 11.30am from Pollachi.

Direct bus services available