Nelliyampathy is located just 75 km from Palakkad and at an altitude of 467 m to 1572 m above sea level. Nelliyampathy has immense trekking potential. This place is also known for its rich plantation of spices and coffee as well as its rich evergreen forests. Nelliyampathy perhaps the loveliest of the un-spoilt hill stations of Kerala. The best time to take a tour to Nelliyampathy is from April to September.

Getting There:
Coimbatore is the nearest airport of Nelliyampathy and the nearest railway station from it is at Palakkad. Palakkad is one of the most important junctions of the Southern Railways. Nelliyampathy is also well connected to almost all its neighboring districts. A number of bus services also provide service to the region.

Attractions:
Jungles of Sahya Ranges
These Sahya Ranges are famous for its evergreen forests.

Padagiri
Nelliyampathy has the highest peak at Nellikotta which is also called Padagiri. The hills dipped in the pristine beauty of nature are sprinkled with picturesque tea, coffee, cardamom, vegetable and orange plantations. The hills of Nelliyampathy are a delight to adventure lovers and trekkers.

Seethakunda
Seethakundu offers a fantastic view of the valley below-a wide angled panoramic picture of about one third of Palakkad, as beautiful as the green Valleys of Kodaikkanal.