Nelliyampathy

Nelliyampathy (Nelliampathi) Is a beautiful hill station located at just 60KM from Palakkad in the state of Kerala. It is also famous for some of the most unique varieties of flaura and fauna, especially Kerala’s state bird – the Great Hornbill. The hill station is famous for various trekking routes and some beautiful places to visit around. When you are planning to visit Nelliyampathy, you can also visit nearby places like Pothundy Reservoir, Poabs Organic Estates, Nelliyampathy Guha and Meenampara View Point.

• Location: Palakkad district, Kerala, India
• Distance: 63.7 kilometres from Palakkad
• Time taken to travel to the base of the camp: 1 hour (approximately) from Palakkad, 5 hours (approximately) from Kochi, Ernakulam, 2 hours (approximately) from Coimbatore
• Means of transport: You can board a bus up to Palakkad and then consider taking another bus to Nelliyampathy. It would be wiser for you to make arrangements for a vehicle at your disposal. If you are a biker, the route is a biker’s paradise.
• Closest railway stations: Coimbatore, Palakkad
• Closest airport: Coimbatore International Airport, Coimbatore
• Total duration of the trek to Maatu Mala (to and fro the base camp): 5 hours (approximately)
• Trekking season: September to February. Avoid trekking in this range during the monsoons as the area will be infested with leeches.