Places To Visit In Nelliyampathy

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Colours, fireworks, cultural performances all come together in a beautiful amalgamation during the Vallangi Vela Festival in Nemmara. The festival is hosted in honour of the deity Bhagavathy at the Nellikulangara Bhagawathy Temple, on the 20th day of Meenam (a Malayalam month) where magnificently decorated elephants are taken out in a procession. The pandal is also illuminated beautifully and can be viewed from miles away. It is one of the most colourful festivals celebrated on the shores of Kerala with great vigour and enthusiasm.

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Lying in the lap of Western Ghats, Nelliyampathy Hills are decorated with a wonderful sight of tea, coffee, cardamom and Orange plantation.

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Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary paradise of nature blessed with best of flora and fauna lying nestled between Nelliyampathy ranges of Kerala and Annamalai Hills of Tamil Nadu.

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A picturesque village lying in the vicinity of Nelliyampathy about 25 km away, Nemmara is bifurcated in to tow parts namely Nemmara and Vallangi. The main attraction of the village is Vela Festival or Nemmara-Vallangi Vela festival.

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The town is work of art where the main attraction is its raw nature. So if you are going around for shopping in the town, buy different varieties of tea and coffee. The region is also known for good wine as well as organic items.

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Given the terrain, peaks and cliffs, the area is quite popular for its trekking trails, often marked by some spectacular viewpoints.

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Palagapandi Estate is the most popular tourist attraction in this picturesque hill town. The estate houses a charming old Bungalow established under the British rule.

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A popular picnic spot among locals as well as tourists, Padagiri is believed to be the tallest peak of Nelliyampathy Hills. Fondly referred to as Nellikota, it stands at an altitude of 1500 m above the sea level.

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The viewpoint is synonymous to some more tantalizing visuals that will leave you completely spell bind. Seetharkundu Viewpoint situated just 8 km from Nelliyampathy is believed to be the resting place for Lord Rama, Lord Lakshman and Goddess while on exile.

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With a number of reservoirs and lakes, boating tends be a popular activity in the town.

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A small part of the beautiful hill town of Nelliyampathy, Raja's Cliff is complete package of flora, fauna and picture perfect views. With an elevation of nearly 5250 ft above the sea level, the cliff offers spell binding views of mountain ranges, reservoirs, waterfalls and forests.

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Malampuzha Gardens are nothing short of an amusement park and a paradise for kids. The gardens house a children's park along with a mini zoo, toy train and an aquarium.

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An ancient spot believed to be created in 19th century; the main purpose of Pothundi Reservoir was irrigation. Situated in a village of Palakkad District about 18 km from Nelliyampathy, the reservoir is across Padippuzha River and Meenchadyppuzha River, the distributaries of River Ayalar.

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Sprawling over a massive area of 10,930 hectares, Shimmering Pothundi Reservoir is constructed on two tributaries of River Ayalar namely Meenchadyppuzha and Padippuzha.