Nelliyampathy Hills, a piece of heaven in Palakkad

Tripoto
23rd Dec 2012

Away from the Crowd

Photo of Nelliyampathy Hills, a piece of heaven in Palakkad by Gayathri Anand

With the year ending for a new start, our family decided to take a relaxing 1 day road trip to the calm and rejuvenating Nelliyampathy hill station. It's enchanted landscapes made us all think that we were in a piece of heaven.

Day 1
" TRAVELLING IN THE COMPANY OF THOSE WE LOVE IS HOME IN MOTION "

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.

Fog covering the top view

Photo of Nelliyampathy Hills, a piece of heaven in Palakkad by Gayathri Anand

Tea plantations

Photo of Nelliyampathy Hills, a piece of heaven in Palakkad by Gayathri Anand

The place not only famous for it's scenic beauty is also famous for it's tea, coffee and cardamom plantations and estates. The hills of Nelliyampathy are also known for it's orange cultivation.

Photo of Nelliyampathy Hills, a piece of heaven in Palakkad by Gayathri Anand
Photo of Nelliyampathy Hills, a piece of heaven in Palakkad by Gayathri Anand
Photo of Nelliyampathy Hills, a piece of heaven in Palakkad by Gayathri Anand

We enjoyed the little waterfalls and their streams along the way with a road side home made family meal; A best way to save time and money looking for restaurants :)

Photo of Nelliyampathy Hills, a piece of heaven in Palakkad by Gayathri Anand
Photo of Nelliyampathy Hills, a piece of heaven in Palakkad by Gayathri Anand

We also got to see a variety of butterflies drinking nectars from flowers.

Butterfly

Photo of Nelliyampathy Hills, a piece of heaven in Palakkad by Gayathri Anand
Photo of Nelliyampathy Hills, a piece of heaven in Palakkad by Gayathri Anand

Offering the best weekend getaway from city hustles and bustles, Nelliyampathy will make you feel fresh and unwind. So why wait? Get in your car and take this trip with your family. And no doubt, you are sure gonna have a great time here making memories!