How many hairpins are in nelliyampathy?

The drive to Nelliyampathy is steep but lovely, with 23 dizzying, hairpin bends, tantalising flashes of the Pothundy reservoir and occasional sightings of langurs, bisons, elephants and deer, who often emerge from the dense, verdant forest.

How do I explore nelliyampathy?

Pothundi Dam When you reach the top of the dam through the walkway, you can see the breathtaking view of Nelliyampathy Valley on the left side of the Dam and the greenery of paddy fields on the right side of the Dam. This place is definitely one of the best places to visit for Nelliyampathy Sightseeing.

What is special in nelliyampathy?

Nelliyampathy, often known as ‘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.

Is alcohol allowed in Nelliyampathy?

For quite some time now, the Forest check-post at the entrance of the Nelliyampathy hills at Nenmara has been taking extra care to ensure that no tourist carries liquor to the hills, which is known as ‘Poor Man’s Ooty’.

Is liquor allowed in Nelliyampathy?

Is nelliyampathy dry land?

Nelliyampathy is blessed with lush dense rain-forests with number of wild animals like elephants, hill squirrels, deers and bison. Located above 467 m above sea-level, it is well known for its sprawling tea gardens, coffee, cardamom and orange plantations.

How can I carry liquor to Wayanad?

A person can possess Indian Made Foreign Liquor of 3.0 Ltrs as permissible limit & Foreign Made Foreign Liquor of 2.5 Ltrs limit in Kerala as per law. So no law enforcing agency can harass any one possessing the quantity equal or less than that, provide no other violations of law is effectuated.

Is alcohol allowed in nelliyampathy?