Places to Visit Near Munnar | Weekend Getaways from Munnar

Bandipur – An Encounter With The Wild

The Bandipur Forest Reserve area is one of the better known tiger reserves in India, boasting of a tiger population of nearly 70. It lies just 80 km from Mysore and about 220 km......

Kodungallur – A Scenic Town Of Temples And History

Kodungallur, a small town in Thrissur district, is located on the Malabar Coast. Best known for its harbor and the Goddess Bhagavathi Temple called as Kurumbakavu Temple, this......

Malayattoor - Where Nature Meets Culture

 Malayattoor, a small town located in Ernakulam district, gets its name from three Malayalam words - 'Mala' meaning 'mountain,' 'Arr' meaning 'river' and 'Oore' meaning......

Aluva - By The Periyar River

Aluva is a destination famous for its Mahasivarathri festival held annually at the Shiva Temple. People from all over the state gather here for the same. Aluva is well connected......

Malappuram – Of Rivers And Cultures

Malappuram is a northern district in Kerala known for its rich culture, historic significance and remarkable heritage. The region of Malappuram, speckled with small hills and......

Pathanamthitta – The Eye Of Art, Culture & Religion

Pathanamthitta is located in the southern part of Kerala. It is the tiniest district in God’s Own Country. This district was formed on 1st November 1982, to accelerate the......

Vagamon – A Blessing Of Mother Nature

Vagamon is a hill station that lies in the border of Kottayam and Idukki district of Kerala. It is an interesting tourist hotspot for many and especially for the newly-weds and......

Kumarakom - To Holiday By The Bewitching Backwaters

Kumarakom, one of the most sought-after travel destinations in Kerala, is a collection of small and scenic islands. Nestled on the Vembanad Lake (which is regarded as the......

Palakkad – A Retreat In The Rice Bowl

Palakkad, otherwise known by its anglicized name Palghat, is a district in Kerala that lies along the serpentine mountain ranges of the Western Ghats. What makes Palakkad......

Thenmala - The Land of Honey

Thenmala, best known as an eco-tourism hotspot, is a prominent travel destination located in Kollam district. Literally translated as the ‘Hill of Honey’, this place......

Athirapally – The Charm Of Cascading Thrills

  Athirapally is located in Mukundapuram Taluk, Thrissur district. It is situated 60 km away from Thrissur and 70 km away from Kochi. It is famous for its majestic......

Sultan Bathery - A Historical Town Tucked Away in the Hills

Sultan Bathery, formerly known as Ganapativatom, is a historical town tucked away in the Wayanad district of Kerala. Located on the Kerala-Karnataka border, this place serves as......

Poovar - Far From The Maddening Crowd

Poovar is a small village situated in the Trivandrum district on the coast of Kerala. This village is one of the few which mark the end of the territory of Kerala. This village......

Nilambur - The Town Of Teaks

Nilambur, better known as the Land of Teak Plantations, is a major town located in the Malappuram district of Kerala. This place occupies a special place in the history of......

Idukki – Visage Of Nature

Idukki is an alluring retreat for tourists in God’s Own Country. Clad in dense green forest and crowned with verdant mountains, it boasts of Anamudi, the highest peak in......

Kottayam – Idyllic City Of Letters

Kottayam is an ancient city of Kerala. It is located in Kottayam district, one of the districts of the God’s Own Land. The city has a big contribution to print media and......

Kanjirapally – The Abode Of Religious Unity

Kanjirapally is situated in Kottayam district in Kerala. It is a taluk and a small town. This place has a large population of Syrian Christians. The population here also......

Kozhikode (Calicut) - The Land Of Stories And Histories

Calicut, also known by the name Kozhikode, is a northern district located on India’s south-west coastal belt. The headquarters of this district is also known by the same......

Punalur – A Tale Of Two States

Punalur is a small scenic town located on the borders of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The town is known for being the pioneer in bringing Kerala’s industrial revolution that......

Thiruvananthapuram - The Wonder Land of Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram is the capital city of God’s Own Land. It is often called Trivandrum, a derivative of the original name given by the British. The city was officially......

Kollam - The City Of Cashews And Coir

Kollam, best known by its anglicized name Quilon, is a city famed for its commerce and culture. As a coastal city lying on the shores of Ashtamudi Lake and as the headquarters......

Alleppey – The Venice Of The East

Alleppey, the land of lagoons, leisure and tranquility, is appropriately named the ‘Venice of the East’. Its enchanting backwaters and the lush carpet of green......

Kalpetta - A Soliloquy With Nature

Kalpetta is a small sleepy town filled with the aroma of coffee from its coffee plantation and surrounded by picturesque mountains. It lies in the lap of Wayanad district at a......

Kodaikanal – Beauty At The Edge Of The Forest

Kodaikanal is a beautiful and picturesque hill station placed in the Palani hills in the Western Ghats. The town also has been christened as the Princess of hill stations due to......

Ooty - Queen Of The Hills

Ooty is a picturesque town located in the beautiful hills of Nilgiris. The official name of the town is Ootacamund and has been abbreviated to Ooty for the convenience of the......

Coimbatore – Manchester Of The South

Coimbatore is a city located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The city is the second largest city in the state in terms of area. It is considered the 15th largest city in......

Thrissur – A Meeting Point of History, Culture And Leisure

Thrissur is an ideal destination for a holiday, if it's not just the senses you are trying to indulge. Known as the Cultural Capital of Kerala, it is that exotic location which......

Chottanikkara – Blessed By Gods, Blessed With Temples

Chottanikkara is a scenic hamlet situated in the central part of Kerala. Located in the suburbs of Kochi in the Ernakulam district, this place caters to the religious sentiments......

Peermede - The Hilly Delights

Located at 75 km to the East of Kottayam, Peermede is one of the most sought-after hill stations of Kerala. This hilly territory beckons its visitors with delightful trekking......

Sabarimala - Simply Divine

Sabarimala is a famed Hindu pilgrimage spot located amidst the conclave of luxuriant forests. Situated in the Western Ghat mountain ranges, this place enjoys nature’s......

Madurai - The Holy City

Madurai is the second largest city of the South Indian state, Tamil Nadu. This temple city is situated on the banks of the river Vaigai and has been one of the oldest cities to......

Devikulam – Rejuvenating Landscapes

Devikulam is a hill retreat known for its picturesque landscapes in God’s Own Country, Kerala. Gurgling waterfalls cutting across the sharp sides of rocks and hillocks......

Ponnani - An Ultimate Coastal Leisure

Ponnani is a small yet picturesque town located in the Malappuram district of Kerala. Encircled by the Arabian Sea on the West, this town is a major fishing center and chief......

Erode – A Land Of Industries And Agriculture

Erode city is the headquarters of the Erode district in Tamil Nadu, India. The city is located at the heart of South Indian Peninsula, approximately 400 km Southwest of Chennai......

Mararikulam – A Ride To The Beach-Side

Mararikulam is a beautiful village tucked away in the town of Alappuzha, known widely for its yellow sandy beach Marari. It is around 11 km away from Alappuzha. It smells of......

Trichy - Where Tradition Meets Modernity

Trichy or Tiruchirappalli is an industrial and educational city in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Trichy is the administrative headquarters of the district by the same......

Malampuzha – Of Green Gardens And Majestic Hills

Malampuzha is a small and scenic township best known for its picturesque beauty, dam and garden. Situated in the district of Palakkad (otherwise known as the rice bowl of......

Adoor – An Amalgam Of Traditions

Located within the district of Pathanamthitta in Kerala, Adoor is a traditional town famed for its culture, temples, festivals and locations. Adoor is situated at a distance of......

Kottarakkara - The Cradle Of Kathakali

Kottarakkara, a small town located in the district of Kollam, is primarily known for its palaces and temples. The name of the town is derived from two Malayalam words –......

Kochi - Where Ancient And New Come Together

Kochi is an irresistible tourist destination and is a must see at least once in your lifetime. This splendid city is a major port city of India and boasts of the mighty Arabian......

Ponmudi – The Salubrious Land Of Hills

Ponmudi, literally translated as the Golden Peak, is a popular hill station located in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. Situated at an altitude of 1100 m above the sea......

Thiruvalla – The Town Of Worship, The Town Of Stories

Thiruvalla is a small, quiet town nestled on the banks of river Manimala in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. It is known as a ‘Temple Town’ and is rich with......

Guruvayur - God’s Second Home

Guruvayur is a teeming town in Thrissur district. The place is considered the home of Lord Krishna, one of the reincarnations of Lord Vishnu. Guruvayur is another popular......

Kovalam - Luxury In Nature’s Lap

Kovalam is a well-known beach town situated near Thiruvananthapuram (erstwhile Trivandrum), the capital city of Kerala. The town stands facing the mighty Arabian Sea. The beach......

Varkala - A Beautiful Coastal Getaway

Varkala is a beautiful coastal town nestled in Thiruvananthapuram district. It sits in the southern part of Kerala. It is the only place in Kerala where the hills come close to......