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Located in the south of the Sigur Plateau in Tamil Nadu, Bellikkal is a small village. It is situated at an altitude of 5,500 feet in the Nilgiris of the Western Ghats. Located just 15 km away from Ootacamund, this village is popular as a birdwatching destination. Bird species like woodpeckers, bulbuls, shrikes, morning doves, drongos and crow pheasants can be spotted in this hamlet. Beside birdwatching, it is also possible to sight animals like Bear, Bison, Deer, Elephants and Tigers.
Reserve forests of Mudumalai and Bandipur are located near the Bellikkal village. Ayurvedic massages of the destination are also popular among the tourists. Owing to the diverse topography, adventure activities like mountain biking and trekking can be enjoyed in the destination. Major tourist attractions in the village are Neelakurinji, Kalhatti Falls, Bison Valley and Bellikkal Lake.
Mangalore International Airport is the nearest airport, which serves flights from Bangalore, Kozhikode and Mumbai. International destinations like Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Kuwait and Muscat are also connected to the airport by direct flight. Coimbatore Railway Station is the nearest railhead, which can be used to reach this destination. This station is served by trains from Chennai, Madurai, Rameshwaram, Kollam, Erode and Nagercoil.
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses from several major cities in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are available for Bellikkal. Best time to visit Bellikkal is from October through May, when the weather is comfortable and dry.
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Bellikkal is one of the small villages of the region which is situated in the Sigur Plateau of the Tamil Nadu. Located at an average altitude of around 5,500 ft, the destination is situated in the Nilgiri region of the Western Ghats. Renowned for its natural beauty and dense forests, Bellikkal is famous for its wildlife and beautiful water bodies.
The Bellikkal Lake, one of the prime attractions of the destination, is among the important water bodies which serve as a prime source of water for animals. The Bison Valley is another popular attraction located near Bellikkal which is a natural habitat for the Indian bisons.
Tourists can also visit the Kalhatti Falls, the water of which is believed to have medicinal properties. Ooty can also be visited by travellers, which serves as a weekend getaway from Bellikkal.
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