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Nelliyampathy Hillstation
A
forest range 75 kms ( travel time: 2 ½ hours) from Palghat, the
Nelliyampathy hillls comprise a chain of ridges cut off from one another by
valleys of dense evergreen forests and orange plantations.
The
height of the hills ranges from 467 metres to the tallest peak Padagiri
loomig at 1572 metres. Accessing Nelliyampathy from Palght is a sensation on
its own, as you negotiate over a dozen haipin curves of the ghat road
passilng through the fascinating jungles of the Sahya Ranges. En rout, 17
kms from Palghat, the shimmering Pothundi Reservoir and ilts manicured
surroundings make for the ideal stop over.
Seethakundu at
nelliyampathy offers fantastic view of the valley below-a wide-angled vision
of a third of the entire Palghat area. Nelliyampathy has immense trekking
potential. The Community Hall at Kaikatty provides a good caping ground for
the trekkers.
SIDELIGHTS
The Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary: Sprawling over
285 sq.kms, this neighbouring sanctrary shelters the largest population of
wild Gaur ( Bison) The Cannimare Teak Tree, said to be the largest in the
Asian continent towers roughly 5kms away from Thunakadavu-the headquarters
of Parambikulam. Other wildlife Such as the Nilgiri langur, sloth nbear, the
lilon- tailed macaque and spotted deer abound along with a handful of tigers
and leoards.
Malampuzha: 
The
garden complex around the dam at malampuzha draws a large holiday and
weekend crowd to itself. A small garden done in Japanese style adds a touch
of exotic charm to the landscape. So does the hanging bridge across the
canal.
GETTING THERE The
hills of Nelliyampathy lie at a distance of 75 kms from Palghat ( travel
time: 2 ½ hours) and 126 kms from Calicut, ( travel time: 4 hours).
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