11 Spice Plantation Tours in Kerala Worth Experiencing

8. Nelliyampathy (Palakkad) Spice Plantations

Nelliyampathy, in Palakkad district, is a lesser-known hill station with pockets of spice and tea plantations that attract travellers seeking quieter farm visits. These plantations often feel less commercial and more local—walks here include observing mixed plots, learning about traditional harvest timing, and seeing small processing setups. Because Nelliyampathy is off the main tourist routes, visits can offer a more relaxed, authentic pace and often involve conversation with multi-generational farm families about crop choices and seasonal work. The seasonal window of October through March is usually ideal for travel here. If you want to avoid crowds and experience plantation life slowly, add Nelliyampathy to a Palakkad or Coimbatore-entry itinerary.