NELLIYAMPATHY, HILL STATION IN KERALA

Nelliyampathy hillstation the tourist destination of kerala

There are many  tourist destinations in south India of which Kerala is one of the best tourist destination. Likely, in Kerala  , Nelliyampathy is the Favourite destination of many of the  tourists.  It is a beautiful paradise located on the high ranges Of the Western Ghats.  At Nelliyampathy lies the highest peak Nellikotta which is also known as Padagiri.

NELLIYAMPATHY HILLS

From here one can relish the sight of monsoon clouds which formed over the Arabian Sea after raining in Kerala and moving towards the sate  of Tamilnadu.  Nelliyampathy Hills are decorated very beautifully by the lush greenary of the forests.  Tours to Nelliyampathy hill station is located 75kms from Palghat.  Nelliyampathy hills are situated at a height of around 467 meters with the highest peak Padgiri at 1572 meters.At the hills you can enjoy the beauty  of tea, coffee, vegetable, cardamom and orange plantations.

Place of  cool climate and beautiful nature:

The cool hills of Nelliyampathy,  nestling atop the Western ghats , offer a breathtaking view of the misty mountains, valleys and plantations.   The green magic of nature and cool climate enhance the exhilarating experience.  For a admiring view of the spectacle, one must visit Seethakundu, where a 100m high waterfall provides an added attraction.

Main tourist attractions:

Nelliyampathy is surrounded by dense evergreen forests, valleys and orange plantations which is very attractive for the tourists to view.

To reach here:-

By air – the nearest airport is Coimbatore which is the neighbouring state of Tamilnadu. Coimbatore is about 55kms away from Palakkad.

By Rail- The nearest Railway station is in Palakkad  it is about 5kms away from PalakkadTown.

By  Road- The Nelliyampathy Hills lie at distance of  75kms from Palakkad.   It takes 2 ½ hrs  to reach here from Palakkad.