Nedumkayam Rain Forest

Beautiful waterbody. Can take a swim in it.. but need to be careful as the undercurrent could be strong during rainy season. Secluded, calm and quiet place for a family outing

A quiet place where you can take a stroll through verdant woods, sit by the creek, take a dip in the river. A place where you can really connect with nature
You can also see glimpses of Tribal life.

A sprawling cover of rainforest situated about 18 km from Nilambur, Nedumkayam is a basket full of captivating views. The woods hold a rustic feel about them with old wooden house hidden within established under the British rule. The forest area is also home to the oldest teak plantation in the world, dating back to 1840's and spreading across a gigantic area of 2.3 hectares. Studded with luscious thick green forest cover, amazingly clear water streams and rare species of flora and fauna, it provides you with a surreal experience. Bison, tigers, macaques, deer, wild cats are the prominent animals that reside in these forests. Elephants are a major feature of the jungle area and an elephant taming camp is also situated here.

The wooden rest house built in the forest premises during the British colonial times is still in use, offering a fantastic panoramic view of grazing grounds of wild elephants and deer. Trekking and hiking trails are a huge crowd attractor. Nedumkayam rainforest is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The dense forests of the region make up the New Amarambalam Reserved Forest and are home to almost all of the mammals in the Western Ghats and more than 200 species of birds, hence classifying it as an Important Bird Area. Although prior permission is needed by the Indian Forest Service to enter the forest premises, it is well worth the hassle!

With a rich arsenal of flora and fauna, the Nedumkayam rainforest area is a nature lover's paradise. Being a part of one of the biodiversity hotspots in the world - the Western Ghats, it is no doubt a fascinating location for you to soak in the true beauty of mother nature. The domain holds a great diversity of flora and fauna. Animals that reside in the dense forests include the wild elephant, tigers, macaques, gaur, deer, bison and other mammals. Significant rare bird species include white-rumped vulture, Malabar Parakeet, Malabar grey hornbill, crimson backed sunbird, lesser adjutant, rufous babbler etc. These grounds are a bird watcher's haven.
The wooden rest house built here by the British are awesome sighting areas of grazing grounds of wild elephants and deer. There is also an age-old rustic iron bridge that has withstood the test of time over the Chaliyar river that passes through the forest area. The teak plantations here bordering the Chaliyar river are the oldest in the world. Named Conolly’s Plot after H.V. Conolly - the former British Malabar district collector, they were opened in the 1840's and ought to be considered as a national heritage site.

The forest and the adjoining areas are rich in cultural and natural attractions. They are famous for their tribal settlements, perennial rainforests, waterfalls and also the world’s first Teak museum! The Nedumkayam rainforest area is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve that extends all the way to the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu and is the part of the area chose by the Kerala government to develop as an ecotourism destination.
Best Time To Visit Nedumkayam

The climate here is dominated by tropical conditions. The summer months from March to June are sweltering with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees Celsius. The monsoon season post-June are filled with torrential downpours and torrential rainfall, thus travelling during this season is not recommended. The best time to visit Nedumkayam rainforest would be in the winter months from September onwards to February as the weather is serene and peaceful enough to explore the area.

The Nedumkayam forest region begins around 15 kilometers from the town of Nilambur. The district capital of Mallapuram is 38 kilometers away. All major cities in the state and beyond are well connected by road - Kozhikode (75 kilometers), Thrissur (113 kilometers), Kannur (160 kilometers) & Kochi (200 kilometers)

Nilambur has its own railway station and connects important towns and cities like Ernakulam, Palakkad, Trivandrum, Thrissur etc.

The Calicut International Airport is the nearest major airport at a distance of approximately 60 kilometers.

It feel like humdrum of daily life slowly melting away and a forest atmosphere overwhelming you.The visitors can relish the lush greenery,The fresh air, clear water streams and the rare species of flora and fauna of the rain forest.

Superb place for family to hangout. Excellent location.

I enjoyed this place with family and friends. Amazing nature experience.

The place opens only at 10 am and closes at 4 pm. If we get entry at 4 pm or before, we have to return before 5 pm.

I felt that this place is so unique and if we get a chance to go by early morning and late evening, it will be much more appreciative.

Inside the forest there are lot of people living (tribals) and at evening there may be chances of animals crossing. I think this may be the reason you scheduled the timing in this way.

If anyone planning to go here. Go with some dresses for a natural bath.

Thank you for your time. 😊

There is nothing impressive when i visited there (end of December).
A long journey through teak forest,(most of it were closed or restricted now)
There is traditional school for tribal society. And a old 'Anappandhi' without elephants.
A beautiful river with full of round rock and Cristal clear water.

Good for outing. Can spend around 2 to three hours with family. You can watch a bridge build by Britishers, a river where you can get down but not allowed for swimming and a tomb.

It's a beautiful place with greeny view!! You can walk through teak forest and the river with crystal clear water it may varies with the season