From the town Nenmara in Palakkad District,the cloud -cared peaks of the majestic Nelliyampathy hill ranges are to be sight behold.The height of these hill ranges are from 467m to 1572m. To reach Nelliyampathy,one has to take the road starting from Nenmara that proceeds to the Pothundy Dam.There are about more than Ten hairpins while travelling.The palakappandi estate is considered as the main land mark of the hill station. It is famous of its old bungalow built on the British Rule.
The pothundy dam is great for its facilities for boating and a nice picnic spot.the cold winds cools our mind.As the height increases the temperature decreases and view point increases. Palakkad district is visible from the top.
Privately owned hotels and resorts are located at various points, as one goes up the hills of Nelliyampathy. The bio-farms located here are a major landmark as one proceeds up before reaching the topmost point at Palagapandi estate. The estate has a quaint bungalow, built during the period of the British rule in India, and has now been converted into a private owned resort. At Kaikatty, a community hall is available, which is usually used as a base by those interested in trekking.
Not far away from Palagapandy is Seetharkundu where one can have a fantastic valley view, and a 100 m high waterfall providing an added attraction. From Palagapandy, one can trek or go by jeep to reach Mampara; another breathtaking vantage point at Nelliyampathy. The area in and around Palagapandy estate has tea, cardamom and coffee plantations with adjoining hills allowing one to catch a glimpse of the wildlife in the form of Indian gaur, elephants, leopards, giant squirrel etc. and is also a paradise for birdwatchers.
Nearest airport: Coimbatore, about 55 km from Palakkad.
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