Nelliampathy is a famous hill station surrounded by Coffee and Tea plantations. This is located in Kerala State. It is a beautiful place with salubrious climate and mountain scapes. It is only known as Roof of Palakkad. Palakkad is 52kms away from this hill station. Natural lovers love this place. This hill station is filled up with plantation of coffee and tea along with waterfalls, misty and large green cover Mountains. This is also the best place for the bird watchers. Some of the rare bird species such as Nilgiri Pipit, Broad Tailed Grass bird, Nilgiri Flycatcher, Roller, Great Pied Hornbill, Great Black Woodpecker, Grey Breasted Laughing Thursh etc… can be seen here.

 

What to see in Nelliampathy:

Padagiri: It is the tallest peak of Nelliampthi hills. Teak plantation is most famous in this peak. It is located 1500m above the sea level. Padagiri is the best weekend and picnic spot.

Nelliyampathy Hill: Trekking is the major attraction of this hill station. This hill is also famous for the plantation of Cardamom, coffee, orange, and tea.

 

What to see around Nelliampathy:

Nemmara: This small village is located 24kms away from Nelliampathy. Vela Festival is most famous in this village. After harvesting of rice, this village people celebrate Trissur Pooram which is most worth seeing.

Seethakandu: According to Hindu mythology, it is stated that during their exile Lord Rama, Sita and Laxmana stayed in this place. It is located 8kms away from Nelliampathy.

Pothudi Reservoir: It is located 17kms away from Nelliampathy. This is used for irrigation purpose. Boating is the major attraction of this reservoir.

Malampuzha Gardens: This is the children park. Major attractions of this park are ropeway, aquarium, mini zoo, toy train. It is a Japanese Style Garden. This complex also consists of thread gardens, road train trips, Telescope tower, rock Garden and Snake Park. It is located 57kms away from the hill station.

Shimmering Pothudi Reservoir: It is located 20kms away from the hill station. When visitors coming from Nenmara to this hill station Pothudi reservoir can be seen. Interesting fact about this reservoir is this was not built with cement but it was built with jaggery and Quick lime. Boating is the major attraction of this place.

Raja’s Cliff: It is located 20kms away from the hills station. Tea gardens are famous here. Visitors can see giant squirrels, leopards, sambar, and elephants in this place.

Palagapandi Estate: Tea, Cardamom and Coffee plantations are most attractive in this place. This is the main landmark to Nelliampathy.

Nelliampathy Guha: This is a group of hills located at the foothills of Nelliampathy hills. Earlier this was used by the animals to hide them from hunting.

 

Getting to Nelliampathy: Nelliampathy is well connected with roadways. From the cities such as Thrivuvananthapuram, Kochi, Guruvayoor, Kozhikode, Kottayam, Thrissur, plenty of buses are available to reach this place. Palakkad Junction is the nearest railway station. Nearest airport is located at Coimbatore.

 

Getting around Nelliampathy: Taxis and Jeeps are available to visit the surrounding places of Nelliampathy.

 

Best time to visit Nelliampathy: Best time to visit this place is between September to May. Best season for the trekking lovers is between July to September.

 

Where to stay in Nelliampathy: Plenty of accommodations are available to stay in Nelliampathy. Along with Hotels, resorts are also available to stay at this hill station. Best stay place in Nelliampathy are ITL Holiday resort, Green Land Farm House, Ciscilia heritage, The Whistling Thrush Bungalow.

 

Where to eat in Nelliampathy: Plenty of restaurants are available to eat in Nelliampathy. Most famous cuisines are Vattal Kozhambu, Morukootan, Rasam, and Sambar.