| Weekend Getaways | Services |
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| State | Kerala |
| City | Pallakad |
| Airports | Coimbatore |
| Local Languages | Kerala |
Rajamala & Nelliyampathy - Kerala
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How to Reach By road: Distance from Munnar to some tourist centres Goa: 930 km, Chennai: 600 km, Malampuzha: 230 km, Kodaikkanal: 195 km, Kumarakom: 160 km, Top station: 34 km, Anamudi: 20 km
Nearest railway station:
Kottayam railway station, 142 km away.
From the town of Nenmara in Palakkad district, the cloud-caressed peaks of the majestic Nelliyampathy hill ranges are a sight to behold. The height of the hills ranges from 467 m to 1572 m. To reach Nelliyampathy, one has to take the road starting from Nenmara that proceeds to the Pothundy Dam. There are about 10 hairpin bends that have to be negotiated on the way to Nelliyampathy The Pothundy Dam is a picturesque locale with facilities for boating and is a nice option as a picnic place. As the Ghat road winds its way up to Nelliyampathy, at certain places there are viewpoints from where the vast stretches of Palakkad district are visible with its extensive paddy fields forming a verdant carpet. It also offers a splendid view of the Palakkad Gap, which is a geographical phenomenon in the Western Ghats formation in this region, bringing into view, parts of the adjoining State of Tamilnadu.
Privately owned
hotels and resorts are located at various points, as one goes up the
hills of Nelliyampathy. The bio-farms located here are a major landmark
as one proceeds up before reaching the topmost point at Palagapandi
estate. The estate has a quaint bungalow, built during the period of the
British rule in India, and has now been converted into a private owned
resort. At Kaikatty, a community hall is available, which is usually
used as a base by those interested in trekking. How to Reach
Nearest railway station: Palakkad,
about 52 km from Nelliyampathy.
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About 15 km from Munnar, the famous hill station of Kerala, is the beautiful Rajamala.
The natural habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragas hylocres), the
Eravikulam - Rajamala region is now home to half the world Tahr
population estimated at around 1300. But the Tahr is only one of the
reasons to make a visit to Rajamala. The picturesque beauty of this
mountain will make you want to tent here forever!
On the way up, those
interested in bio farming can take a close look at the privately managed
farms and also vast expanses of tea estates managed by different
plantation companies. The hills of Nelliyampathy are also well known for
its orange cultivation.