Drive In Nelliampathy

Nelliampathy is among the famous hill stations in Kerala that you would never want to miss out Nelliyampathy Tourist Places when you visit Kerala . It is located at a distance of 52 kilometers away from Palakkad. Evergreen forests, orange, tea, coffee, and cardamom plantations enriched with spectacular valleys and misty mountains make Nelliampathy an exotic location. Nelliampathy often called ‘Poor man’s Ooty’ is also famous for the trekking trails and the amazing climate, and nature’s magic which enhance the whole experience. Nelliyampathy is the perfect destination for visitors who enjoy low crowd levels. Bikers consider the destination as a biker’s paradise.

From the town of Nenmara in Palakkad district, the cloud-caressed peaks of the majestic Nelliyampathy Hill ranges are a sight to behold. The height of the hills ranges from 467 m to 1,572 m and it has an extremely calming effect on all who view it. To reach Nelliyampathy, one has to take the road starting from Nenmara that proceeds to the Pothundy Dam. There are about 10 hairpin bends that have to be negotiated on the way to Nelliyampathy.

The Pothundy Dam is a beautiful locale with facilities for boating and is a nice option as a picnic place. As the Ghat road winds its way up to Nelliyampathy, at certain places there are viewpoints from where the vast stretches of Palakkad district are visible with its extensive paddy fields forming a verdant carpet. It also offers a splendid view of the Palakkad Gap, which is a geographical phenomenon in the Western Ghats formation in this region, bringing into view, parts of the adjoining State of Tamil Nadu.

Mayiladumpara

Peacock will be seen abundantly in Mayiladumpura, making its name almost perfect that translated into meaning ” the rock in which peacock danced” in local language Malayalam. The Choolanoor Peacock Sanctuary situated at this place is the natural habitat of beautiful majestic peacocks that are facing extinction. Peacocks in South India have the most colourful and radiant quills among all the peacocks in the world. Choolanoor Peacock Sanctuary in Mayiladumpara is located at about 30 km from Palakkad town, and plan your visit early in the morning as you have a higher chance of observing the Peacock dance.

Pothundi Dam

Pothundi Dam is a non-concrete core dam constructed with an unusual mixture of jaggery and quick lime core. Pothundi dam was actually built across two tributary rivers of Ayalar rivers, namely Meenchadyppuzha and Padippuzha. This is only the second dam in Asia constructed without using cement mixture and the dam is the main source of irrigation and agricultural work in the Palakkad district. When you reach the top of the dam through the walkway, you can see the breathtaking view of Nelliyampathy Valley on the left side of the Dam and the greenery of paddy fields on the right side of the Dam. This place is definitely one of the best places to visit for Nelliyampathy Sightseeing.

Seetharkundu View Point

A viewpoint called Seethargund is situated 8kms away from Nelliampathy. Seethargund, according to beliefs is the place where Lord Rama, Laxmana, and Seetha rested during their exile and is among the cultural and historic Nelliyampathy Tourist Places. Seetharkundu’s viewpoint is 8 km from Nelliyampathy hills. According to legends, Lord Ram, Laxmana, and Goddess Sita rested here during their exile. It is believed she took a dip in the pool. Seetharkundu has cultural and historical significance. The viewpoint offers a panoramic view of Kollengode, hills, valleys, and waterfalls. The spellbinding view of the Seetharkundu waterfall is sure to amaze you. The Seetharkundu waterfall originated from 100 m high. The waterfall joins River Gaythripuzha. If you enjoy trekking and hiking, you will love the view of the falls from the Seetharkundu viewpoint.

Kesavanpara

Kesavanpara is another stunning viewpoint in Nelliyampathy. You will enjoy the view of the steep hills and valleys from the spot. Kesavnpara has a perennial waterhole, which does not dry up even in the summer. The watering hole is an important source of water for wild animals in the area.

Parambikulam

Parambikulam has one of those wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala which restores your faith in preserving the rarest wild animals. Lion Tailed macaque, Leopard, Bear, Elephant, Nilgiri Langur, Bonnet macaque, Nilgiri Tahr, Civet, Wild boar, and Spotted Deer are some of the inhabitants of this area. Parambikulam which is spread over 272 kilometres is aligned with reservoirs and dams, and also serves as an area for Teak plantations.

Parambikulam is one of the most famous Nelliyampathy tourist Places. Visit this place if you want to get a sight of the oldest teak tree ‘Kannimari’ and also to know how it feels while lodging in a treehouse. Parambikulam sanctuary has been considered for selection as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was started in 1973.

Parambikulam is a tiger reserve and wildlife sanctuary in Kerala. There are some rare wild animals in the forests like the tiger, lion-tailed macaque, leopards, bears, elephants, Nilgiri Langur, and spotted deer. Parambikulum is a popular tourist destination. The sanctuary is famous for the oldest teak tree Kannimari.

Silent Valley

Silent Valley can be considered as the treasure house of much rare flora and fauna and is among the most ecologically diverse areas on this planet. There is a river called Kunti that flows through this national park This tropical rain forest is a perfect Nelliyampathy sightseeing place famous for sighting almost extinct Lion Tailed macaque. Silent Valley is preserved well by the authorities and it remains one of the magical gifts of nature.

The visit to the Valley and Kunti river will take only a day via Mannarkad from where Jeeps are available, and you can return back to Palakkad the same evening after visiting the park between 8 AM to 2 PM. Park is also called Indira Gandhi National Park after the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared this area as a national park that prevented the efforts of the Kerala State Electricity Board which wanted to build a dam across the Kunti river.