Nelliyampathi – Your Next Summer Vacation Spot

While the travelogues across Google have been boring you with the same Munnar, Madikeri, Coorg, Yelagiri and Yercaud, we are serving you something unique from the land of spices. Yes, Nelliyampathy in Kerala is certainly a perfect destination for your summer vacation.

The Geography of Nelliyampathy in Kerala

Located at a distance of 60 kms from Palakkad in Kerala, Nelliyampathy is a beautiful hill station. It is encompassed by tea and coffee plantation. It can also be called as God’s own village, having its own panchayat. Before getting into this hill station literally, we would love to answer the question below.

Which part of your vacation coincides with Nelliyampathy?

Ideal time of the year favoring your trip to Nelliyampathy

 Any tourist spot in India is seasonal, Nelliyampathy has its own. The next question that strikes our mind is, “Can Nelliyampathy in Kerala be our summer vacation spot?”  From March to May, the hill station experiences summer season with 20-23 Degrees Celsius temperature. The weather is not too sunny favoring travel. Yes!! It can be an option to plan your summer vacation.

One can also visit Nelliyampathy during June-September though the place remains wet during this season.

A glimpse of the places to visit in Nelliyampathy

Here you go with, those few places to visit at Nelliyampathy in Kerala!

1. Not just a dam!

The Pothundi dam, constructed in the 19^th century, also one of the oldest dams in India, forms the archway to go uphill. It is not just a dam but irrigates around 13000 acres of land in Palakkad, supplies drinking water to places like Nemmara Ayalura and Melarcode. This surplus supplier of water is built across Meenichiladipuzha and Padipuzha rivers, the tributaries of Aylampuzha River. It takes its place in the Pothundi Village in the shades of Nelliyampathi hills.

2. Nelliyampathy Guha, the next entry point

As you cross the Pothundi Dam, you will find a spectacular viewpoint from the Nelliyampathy Guha. It is seated on the Nelliyampathy foothills forming a waypoint for animal-hunting.

For any nature lover, this viewpoint is a good feast for his eyes. It is also one of the places in Nelliyampathy to capture good photographs amidst nature. It forms the next entry point to the hills after the Pothundi Dam.

3. Eye-opening viewpoints

The Seetharkundu viewpoint is the next place to halt, view and take pictures. The place has its own sign of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita’s halt during their exile, thus it got the name Seetharkundu. You also get a splendid view of waterfalls from this viewpoint. It stands next to Nelliyampathy Guha in the viewpoints queue.

Nelliyampathy has other stunning and scenic viewpoints like Kesavan Para, Karappara and Mampara. One would feel blended with the nature and also spot some animals at these places. Forming an ideal location for your Facebook profile picture, these places will give you a breath-taking view of the entire Nelliyampathi Hill.

4. This hilly plantation will excite you!

While the term ‘organic’ is being the talk of the country for a few years, you must know about this place for sure. The Poabs Organic Estate is another place in Nelliyampathy one shouldn’t skip as he passes by. It is one of the leading organic producers in India, yielding organic tea, coffee, fruits and spices. One can also get the purest form of honey from Poabs.

The estate has received several laurels from the government for its seamless contribution to organic farming.

5. Harmonize with nature at Greenland Farmhouse

Greenland Farmhouse forms a serene valley with animal farm houses and pure breeze that can rejuvenate you. It consists of duck, ostriches, rabbits, emus and other domestic animal rearing farms. This place excites both nature and animal lovers, undoubtedly popping-up your Nelliyampathi checklist.

So, with these places to visit in Nelliyampathy, gear-up to plan your trip this summer!