Nelliyampathy (also spelled as Nelliampathi) is a hill station, located from Palakkad district in the state of Kerala, India.
Geography Nelliampathy is surrounded by tea and coffee plantations. The village has its own gram panchayat and forms a part of the Chittur taluk. Pothundi Dam, which was constructed in the 19th century, is the entrance to Nelliyampathy.
Seetharkundu A viewpoint called Seethargund is situated 8 km away from Nelliyampathy. Seethargund, according to beliefs is the place where Lord Rama, Laxmana and Seetha rested during their exile.
Kesavan Rock Another attraction of Nelliyampathy is the Kesavanpara viewpoint. The film Mrigaya, starring Mammootty, was shot here.
Demographics India census, Nelliyampathy had a population of 8,718 with 4,358 males and 4360 females.
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See also Pothundi Dam
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Silent Valley model eco-tourism proposed to save Nelliampathy Hills
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