Known as the Ooty of Kerala, about 80 km from Palakkad. It is a hill station in the forest between a series of ridges cut off from one another by valleys of dark evergreen forests,It is beautiful place with lot of Tea and cofee Plantations,The Climate also will take us in to the heart of nature,whenever i feel to have some relaxation i used to be here,it has many spots to be viewed ,Seetharkundu("Suicide point"commonly says)Kesavan Para,Manpara,and waterfalls it is Awesome to be here bestowed by nature to the commons,i love this place
The journey to Nelliampathi itself is an experience. The only route is from Nemmara, from where the first town of Nelliampathi, namely Kaikatty junction, is at a distance of 26 km. At the 9th kilometer is the Pothundi Dam, which provides water for the rice fields in the surrounding area. The dam is at the foot of the Nelliampathi hills. From here, the road winds up for the next 17 km, with many hairpin turns on the way. Immediately after Pothundy dam, comes the government forest, where one can see massive teak trees.
The road is very narrow and requires a skilled driver behind the wheel. On the way, one can see wild animals like monkey, deer and porcupine.
Pothundi Dam is an irrigation dam,The dam is unusual in being constructed without a conventional concrete core, which is employed in most earth dams to counteract the force exerted by high water pressure. The core is, instead, an unusual mixture of jaggery and quick lime.It is the second dam in Asia constructed without using cement mixture.The view of the Pothundy dam from the height is a breathtaking sight. There will be many waterfalls by the roadside during the rainy season.
Kesavanpara is home to the Nelliampathi mountains, and offers a panoramic view of the land below. It is near to Kaikatty. 
It offers a fantastic view of the valley below. The 1000 meter high waterfall is one of the major attractions.
It is believed that Rama, Lakshmana and Sita of the famous Hindu epic Ramayana lived in this place and Sita used to offer worship with the water from a small stream. Seetharkundu got its name from the legend that Sita Devi during the vanavasa period with Rama, took a bath here. The dams at Chulliyar and Meenkara and the town of Kollengode can be viewed from here, at a distance.
Manpara another view point ,
Some Beautiful Pictures,
Nearest Airports: Cochin International Airport and Coimbatore Airport
From Cochin Airport: Come to Thrissur - 30 km; take a taxi or bus from Thrissur bus stand to Nemmara - 48 km. From Coimbatore Airport: Come to Palakkad - 50 km; take a taxi or bus to Nemmara - 30 km. From Nemmara you can take a taxi or a four-wheeler vehicle (jeep) to Neliiampathi.
Nearest main railway stations: Palakkad, Thrissur and Coimbatore
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