The Nelliyampathy Tourist destination obtained its name from ‘Nelli’ and ‘Pathy.’ ‘Nelli’ denotes the name of the goddess worshiped in and around the locality. ‘Pathy’ means the area or location. This hill station in Kerala is popular in southern India. And lately, North Indians and other foreign tourists are visiting the destination to admire its beauty. Though it has numerous tourist places, in this blog, we have briefed the top five of them.
Top 5 Nelliyampathy Tourist Places
- Meenampara
- Parambikulam
- Meenvallam
- Silent Valley
- Pothundi
Meenampara
This place is the best viewpoint in Nelli Hills. Indeed, you can relish the Nelliyampathy sightseeing the most from this viewpoint. The Meenampara estates are a great beauty themselves. Apart from that, you can delight in the stunning views of the valley, rivers, dams, coffee plantations, etc.
Parambikulam
Spread across more than 270 kilometers, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It houses exceptional wild animals like Nilgiri Langur and Tahr, Spotted Deer, Leopards, etc. Also, this place is known for teak plantations. You can spot the oldest teak tree called “Kannimari” here. Thus, it is considered one of the child-friendly tourist places in Nelliyampathy.
Meenvallam
If you’re looking for waterfalls in this tourist destination, then Meenvalla is the right choice. This place has about 9–10 waterfalls. However, only a couple of them are open to the public. You can visit this place after the monsoon season to cherish the best cascades. Other places in Nelliyampathy are more sightseeing and trekking, while this is a total pleasure and blissful experience.
Silent Valley
Amongst the Nelliyampathy attractions, this valley and the river “Kunti” are the most popular ones. You can reach the destination via jeeps that take you through the tropical forests of the Nelli Hills. This place serves as the home for many species of flora and fauna that have been facing extinction lately. You can find the lion-tailed macaque only in this region. You cannot miss the national park here, as it is totally mind-blowing with rich biodiversity.
Pothundi
Pothundi or Pothundy, is one of the rarest dams that was constructed without using a concrete or cement mixture. Uniquely, it was constructed with the help of jaggery and lime. Both the dam and the reservoir rank top on the list of Nelliyampathy sightseeing places. From here, you can get the best views of the Nelli Valley, the paddy fields, the Palakkad district, and a lot more.
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Other Nelliyampathy Places to Visit:
- Mayiladumpara
- Nenmara
- Seetharkundu
- Kesavanpara
- Chinganchira
- Raja Cliff
- Malampuzha
Nelliyampathy Tourism: Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Nelliyampathy known as?
The place has two popular names. One is “Biker’s Paradise”—bikers are fond of this place, and the other is “Poor Man’s Ooty” or “The Second Ooty”—quite economical and affordable. This doesn’t mean Ootacamund is more expensive. But Nelli is cheaper than Ooty.
How far is the place from Palakkad and Cochin?
The place is about 55–60 km away from Palakkad. From Cochin, the distance is about 150 km. So, the best way to reach it is via Coimbatore airport and not Cochin airport.
What is special in Nelliyampathy?
The specialty of this tourist destination is its exoticness in climate, cleanliness, the beauty of the dam and the valley, lesser footfalls, the evergreen forests, orange cultivation, tea, coffee, and cardamom cultivations, etc.
What is the best time to visit Nelliyampathy?
The place experiences heavy rainfall during the monsoon months, i.e., June to September. Hence, the best time to visit is between October and May. However, you can enjoy the best during the winter months (December to February).
