NELLIYAMPATHI

Nelliyampathi is a hill station on an altitude of 4000 feet above the sea level in the midst of western ghats, where foothills & valleys are interspersed with coffee, tea, cardamom & Orange farms & estates. The total area id about 82 square kms. Nelliyampathi 53 Kms from palakkad town and about 9 kms from Nenmara town which intersects ‘Parambikulam’ wildlife reserve where wild animals thrives.

The top peak in the range is Nellikotta, also called ‘Padagiri’, 1585.08 m above sea level. The other major peaks are Vellachimudi, Valiyavana, Mayanmudi and Vela Vanchan, each about 1200 m. high-pitched. This hilltop, in spite of its natural beauty and exceptional environments, has not yet been exploited much by modern expansion. The journey to Nelliampathi itself is an unique experience. The only route is from Nemmara, from where the first town of Nelliampathi, namely Kaikatty junction, is at a distance of 24-26 kms. The dam is at the foot of the Nelliampathi hills. From here starts the forest, where one can see enormous teak trees. The Ghats path winds up through the forests of the Sahya Ranges for the next 17 km, with stunning valley viewpoints. This road is very tight, with many hairpins, bends turns on the way, requiring an experienced driver.

The view of the Pothundy dam from the height is a breathtaking view. There will be many waterfalls by the roadside during the monsoon season. A trek through the Nelliyampathi forests vivid view, clusters of bison (KattuPoth) feeding in their territory.

Sitharkundu presents a fantastic view of the valley beneath and can see about some areas of Palakkad. The 1000 m high waterfall is one of the main attractions. Seethakundu got its name from the legend that Sita Devi, during the vanavasam period with Sri Rama, took a bath here. During Deepavali, many devotees gather here.