Nelliyampathy hills, located in the western ghats at 3500 ft. Above sea level and inhabited by a very small community of planters, can boates of a calm and peaceful environment and almost virgin forests rich in flora and fauna. The tropical evergreen forests called 'sholas' are a dream destination for any nature lover, especially to the wildlife enthusiast and botanist. Nelliyampathy is famous for its oranges. Together with the estates, coffee and other spice gardens, there is an irresiptable fragrance in the air. The cool breeze and the lingering mist provide a congenial climate through the year. Nelliampathey is well connected to the near by towns and the winding road uphil gives a fantastic view of the pothundy dam below. The numerous small waterfalls and little brooks enroute complete the green land scape. The tropical evergreen and semi evergreen forests surrounding Nelliyampathy are rich in wildlife -elephants, bison, deer, monkeys, differnt species of birds etc. And the lucky once can even spot a tiger
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It is also a valuable reserve of very rare plants and herbs including many species of orchids. More than 100 species of butterflies are spotted in the area. There is scope for a variety of outdoor activities like trekking, camping, elephant rides and jeep safaris. Green land farm houses located in Nelliyampathy hills offer you the perfect get away in the middle of nature with all the modern facilities you would like to have. The cottages are perfectly blended into the landscape are specially designed to have maximum view. "The vantage" , "The Heritage" , "The hermitage" and "the cottage" are villas offering different life styles at affordable rates.
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