How to Reach Nelliyampathy
By Air
Nearest Airport is Coimbatore, about 55 kms from Palakkad
By Rail
Nearest Railway Station is Palakkad, about 52 kms away
By Road
Nelliyampathy is about 2 1/2 hours drive from Palghat and about 4 hours from Calicut.
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 mts to 1572 mts. 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, which itself has plenty of interesting sights to offer.
About 75 kms from Palghat, the Nelliyampathy hills are a chain of ridges and valleys covered with dense evergreen forests. The height ranges from 467 meters to the highest peak Padagiri which is 1572 meters above sea level.
The Pothundy Dam is a picturesque locale with facilities for boating and 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 Tamilnadu.
At least 10 hairpin bends have to be negotiated on the ghat road that passes through the breathtaking evergreen forests of the sahya ranges. Seethakundu at nellyampathy offers a panoramic view of about one third the are of palakkad district.The drive from Palghat is itself fascinating as it opens before you a view of blue-purple hills and thick tropical forests. There are some excellent places for stop overs on the way.Nelliyampathy is good for trekkers too.
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