Nelliyambathy

 നെല്ലിയാമ്പതി യാത്ര !!

It was a wonderful trip to Nelliyampathy, joined by family and some great friends. Though lying at a shout away from Palakkad, I never had a chance to visit this picturesque place. I regret that, but better late than never!
A cool climate, an adventorous but not so risky journey, stopovers to have a pleasing nature down the valley, driving through clouds and mist, a glimpse of active wild life, cascading water streams, huge rocky mountains.... just a few attractions.

Reaching there is - through NH 47 palakkad - thrissur road, divert from Alathur, to Nenmara and from nenmara, pothundi and Nelli... Around 60 km Palakkad town. Road will look like this





Hotel stay was average, but can enjoy the local food. Meen curry and Palakkadan rice! There are two popular hotels, ITL and Green park. We chose the first one. Rooms were pretty furnished including a satellite TV. keep the remote elsewhere and venture out, that'll be a better idea. Carry your own bed sheets / blankets, though you might get them from hotel.

Camp fire will be arranged by the staff and can have a calm night around the fire. To burn your belly carry 'stuff' from palakkad or take your own military quota. spare few pegs for the hotel staff... You will get rewarding returns.

More to come...


Pothundi Dam


Malu Enjoying the sunshine













സ്നേഹത്തോടെ...
Santhosh


Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    its wonderful place sir... today i visit there.......

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