Nelliyampathy, 'poor man's Ooty', is a favourite among travellers for its evergreen forests. It beckons visitors with shola forests and grasslands in the Western Ghats adjacent to the Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary.
On the route to Nelliyampathy lies Pothundi dam, the first earthen dam in India. Thereafter, motorists should negotiate 10 hairpin bends on the path between Pothundi and Nelliyampathy.
The hillocks of Nelliyampathy, which fall in Palakkad district, are a sight to behold when they are covered with mist. They range from 467 m to 1,572 m above sea level and are ideal locales to enjoy the greenery.
Among the most beautiful spots in Nelliyampathy is Anamada, which offers a veritable visual treat to people who love the wild and forest streams. Anamada is considered one of the world's most enchanting places. The views from here shouldn't be missed. A trip to this region, at least, once in a lifetime will make all the difference.
A 14-km trek through the deep forest will take a visitor to the resort in Anamada. The area offers opportunities to watch birds of several hues as well as streams that nimbly flow down the rocks. The sight of sunrays streaming down between the thick green foliage is indefinable.
The area witnesses a steady stream of visitors, eager to experience the forests. None of them forget to bring their cameras along. Each frame they shoot throbs with the life in the wild.
Anamada presents visual spectacles which few other places offer. The beauty of the wild is at its best here. Any trip to feel and explore the mysteries of the jungle should not miss Anamada. Surrounded by greenery, one can stay close to the creatures of the wild.
