Palakkad

Nelliyampathy Hills

Open Time : 6:00 am to 4:00 pm

Entry : free

Address : Nelliyampathy Hill View 1, Nelliyampathy Road, Sitargundu Estate, Kollengode South, Kerala, India

Why to visit Nelliyampathy Hills

With an altitudes ranging of 467 m to 1572 m, Nelliyampathy is one of Kerala's less visited hill stations. Additionally, it makes for a wonderful weekend trip from Coimbatore. The highest peak in the area is located in the verdant, expansive Nellikota Mountain ranges, which is rooted at a height of 1572 m. The Nelliyampathy mountain range, which is surrounded in valleys and lush woods, is home to various tea, coffee, and cardamom plantations. Here, the vast plantation expanses provide one-of-a-kind chances for plantation tours.

For trekkers and adventure seekers, Nelliyampathy also provides fantastic chances. A fantastic place for hiking is Mampara. Kaikatty, a base camp for a number of adventurous activities, is also accessible to hikers. The Sholayar Pass may be seen clearly from Nelliyampathy because of its surrounding hills. Other areas of interest in this area include Parambikulam, Malampuzha Gardens, Raja's Cliff, and the animal sanctuary.

The Nelliyampathy Hills are renowned for their gorgeous flora and verdant, lush forests that are home to a variety of wild creatures, including monkeys, deer, porcupines, and elephants. The most well-known tourist attractions in Nelliampathi include the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Nelliyampathy Hill, Padagiri, Palagapandi Estate, Shimmering Pothundi Reservoir, and Pothundi Reservoir. The gateway to Nelliyampathy is Pothundi Dam, which was built in the 19th century. 8 kilometres from Nelliyampathy lies a vista named Seetharkund.

FAQ on Nelliyampathy Hills

What time of year is ideal for a trip to Nelliyampathy Hills?

A little, ethereal hill town called Nelliyampathy has tropical-style weather. The town experiences scorching summers and nice winters, which are typically the best times to discover the area's treasures. Therefore, the great season to visit Nelliyampathy is between September and February.

Taking the highways is the best and most picturesque way to get here. One can either drive a private vehicle or take advantage of the widely available public transportation.

What is the most efficient method to get here?

What are Nellyampathy Hill's most well-known attractions?

Kesavan Para, Victoria Church, and Sitargundu Viewpoint are three of Nelliyampathy's most well-known attractions.

Special Tip

On a nearby hill, there is a little Devi shrine, with Kollengode beneath. In addition to guava preserve, coffee, tea, and plant cuttings (the hydrangeas are particularly beautiful specimens), you may get bottles of the locally produced, highly sweet fruit squash at Nelliyampathy.

By Atharva Yeshwardhan

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