Nelliyampathy is situated around 62km from Palakkad in Kerala. As you travel from Palakkad, you will be joined by tall trees and quality of village life. The ghat section with a few hair pin bends, high altitude roads passing through the coffee estates and tea plantations is a visual treat to the travellers. The landscapes, almost empty streets, large trees with large honey combs, melodies of birds and insects and small mountain streams welcome the tourists. It is a biker's paradise, Nelliyampathy is one of the most beautiful and lesser known hill stations under Kerala tourism. There are many tourist places around the hill station and one should have more time to explore them. Pothundy dam and reservoir, Poab's estate (Sitharkundu View Point), Kesavanpara, Phalghat Gap, Nemmara village (Nenmara), Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Palagapandi Estate, Nelliyampathy Guha (caves) are some of the places to visit around Nelliyampathy.
It is believed that Lord Rama and Goddess Sita rested at this place during their exile. A mindblowing waterfall called Sitharakundu waterfall is another surprise here. The estate also has pepper, cardamom, etc. plants as well. Overall the estate is worth a visit . Phalghat Gap ( a mountain pass) is a natural gap which divide Palakkad and Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. The travellers can see a awesome scene of geographical gap in Western Ghats from the station.This has different other tourist spots which can be seen during the visit. Nelliyampathy is perfect for weekend getaways from Palakkad and Coimbatore.
