Plantation Views On The Road From Vettilappara To Athirappilly

Plantation Views On The Road From Vettilappara To Athirappilly

Vettilappara to Athirappilly Road: Rubber and Oil Palm Plantations

Oil palm rows, rubber estates and the first glimpse of forest — the short drive that sets the mood.

The few kilometres from Vettilappara to Athirappilly are some of the prettiest on the route, and most people drive them too fast.

Plantations

Long, straight rows of oil palm line the road, owned by the state plantation corporation. Rubber estates follow, their trees in neat lines with collection cups on the trunks.

Into the forest

Then the plantations end and tall forest takes over. The air turns cooler, and you start hearing the river again.

Tips

  • Do not enter plantation land without permission.
  • Watch for monkeys and occasional elephants crossing near the forest edge.