Places to visit near nelliyampathy

Nelliyampathy hills is situated in the incredible western ghats, offers scenic beauty with soothing weather and breathtaking landscape and is among the top places to visit in Nelliyampathy. This place is one of the best hill stations in Kerala to beat the scorching heat of the summers. The hills range from 450m to 1570m, offering varying weather throughout the journey to this beautiful place. While on the way to this hill station, one can witness the orange horizon of the Orange plantation and tea gardens, and fragrant gardens of cardamom.

Nenmara vallanghy mela is one of the famous spots and among the Top places to visit in Nelliyampathy tourist places that one can visit. It is conducted every year at Nellikualangara Bhagavathy Temple. One can witness this festival packed with fireworks, art, elephant pavilion display, traditional orchestra and devotion towards Goddess Bhagavathy. This festival showcases the traditional art form of Kerala like Kummatti, Karivela, and Andivela, which has a historical significance in north Kerala. It is one of the most colorful festivals of Kerala celebrated alongside the river Gayathripuzha.

Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary is nestled between the Nelliyampathy hills of Kerala and Anamalai hills of Tamil Nadu. It is also a Tiger reserve situated near a reservoir having aquatic fauna. This wildlife sanctuary is a combination of Sungam forest and Parambikulam forest reserve. It is one of the most protected terrains in the whole of the Western Ghats, endowed with rich flora and fauna. This sanctuary is home to 4 different native tribes of Kerala, Kadar, malasar, muduvar, and mala malasar, making it one of the top places to visit in Nelliyampathy. It is also home to 124 species of butterflies, 47 species of fishes, and 16 species of amphibians. Some of the prized species of the animal kingdom are the Indian tiger, Nilgiri langur, leopards, sloth bears, and sambhar. Not to mention 268 species of birds like grey-headed fishing eagles, great black woodpeckers, Nilgiri wood pigeons, and many more.

Palangapandi estate covers vast acres of tea, coffee, and cardamom plantations, it also has an old bungalow dating to colonial times, which had been converted to a luxury resort for the tourist. It is one of the gems of the Nelliyampthy tourist places to witness the panoramic view of the greenery surrounding the estate.

Padagiri is located at an elevation of 1500m above sea level, it is the highest peak of Nelliyampathy. It is famous for its picnic spot and weekend getaway from the busy mundane life. It is among the top places to visit in Nelliyampathy because of the serene atmosphere and surrounding it offers from the top. From the top one can see the entire Nelliyampathy.

Pothundi dam is the 2nd dam in Asia built without using concrete but a bizarre mix of Jaggery and Limestone. It is fed by 3 tributaries of the Bharathapuzha River. It is surrounded by a lovely garden, one can explore the western ghats while walking across the reservoir. It offers a stunning view of the landscape with the hills in the backdrop. It also offers reservoir fishing to promote fish wealth in the economy. It serves as a key figure to irrigate the paddy field in the Palakkad district of Kerala.

Seetharkundu is located at a distance of 8km from Nelliyampathy, one can witness the valley along with amazing waterfalls. It is believed to be a resting place for Lord Rama, Lord Laxman, and Goddess Sita while in exile, and it is also believed that Goddess Sita took a bath in the Seetharkundu Waterfalls. The waterfall falls from a height of 100m high and later joins the GayathriPuzha river. One can also view the Chulliyar and Meenkara dam from this viewpoint. One can also embark on a trekking activity alongside the Seetharkundu waterfalls, making it one of the top places to visit in Nelliyampathy.  

The Raja’s cliff at Mampara peak is one such breathtaking place to visit, situated at a height of 5249 feet surrounded by a forest path. One can witness the complete valley of Neeliyampathy and various dams around the town like Chaliyar dam, Meenkara dam, and Aliyar damns. While visiting this place, one can also visit the Victoria Church, situated atop a rock.

Located near Malampuzha town, situated in the foothills of the Western Ghats. The Malampuzha dam is built on the river Malampuzha, a tributary of Kerala’s largest river, Bharathapuzha. It serves as a treat for the eyes alongside the reservoir, the park consists of various flower beds, tall trees, grasslands, and artificial water bodies. One can also have fun in the amusement park and mesmerizing waterfalls. It is also the house for the famous statue of Yakshi sculpted by renowned sculptor Kanai Kanhiram. This garden is also known as the Vrindavan of Kerala. 

A mountain pass between the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu and the Palakkad district of Kerala. It can be seen from Neeliyampathy’s viewpoint, a gorgeous mountain split into two to form a pass between two states. It is also considered to have been known for the culture mix between two states.