Kavvayi Backwaters

Kavvayi Backwaters: Exploring Kerala’s Lesser-Known Island Landscape

Kerala’s backwaters are often associated with houseboats and the familiar waterways of Alappuzha and Kumarakom. But travel further north, and the landscape begins to change. Near Payyanur in Kannur district, the Kavvayi Backwaters form a broad network of waterways, islands and village landscapes. At the centre of this region is

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Ponnumthuruthu Island

Ponnumthuruthu Island: A Peaceful Backwater Escape Near Varkala

About 12 km south of Varkala, Ponnumthuruthu Island sits quietly in the backwaters of Anjengo Lake. Known as the Golden Island, it is reached by a short country-boat journey from the Nedunganda side, making the journey itself part of the experience. Unlike the busy beach and cliff landscape for which

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marayoor

Marayoor: Kerala’s Sandalwood Country of Caves, Sugarcane and Mountains

Some destinations become memorable because of one landmark. Marayoor is memorable because several completely different stories exist in the same landscape. About 40–41 km from Munnar, Marayoor lies on the eastern side of the Western Ghats, where the landscape changes from Munnar’s tea-covered slopes into drier hills, forests, farms and

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Misty mountain landscape in Kuttikanam, Idukki, Kerala

Kuttikanam: A Misty Highland Escape in Idukki

Some hill destinations are known for one famous viewpoint or attraction. Kuttikanam is different. Here, the journey itself is part of the experience, with winding mountain roads passing through tea and cardamom plantations, misty slopes, forests and small settlements. Located in the Peermade region of Idukki, Kuttikanam is a good

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Anamudi Peak Munnar

Anamudi Peak: Exploring South India’s Highest Mountain

Munnar is best known for its tea plantations, misty roads and green mountain views. But beyond those familiar sights stands a much bigger landmark — Anamudi Peak. Rising to 2,695 metres, Anamudi is the highest peak in South India and the highest mountain in India outside the Himalayan region. Located

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Historic royal horse-drawn carriages displayed at Hill Palace Museum in Tripunithura, Kochi

Places to Visit Near Kochi Airport: Best Attractions for Travellers

Landing at Cochin International Airport puts travellers close to much more than hotels and highways. Within a short drive are temple towns, pilgrimage centres, historic villages, beaches, forests and some of Kerala’s most interesting heritage sites. The best place to visit depends on how much time is available and where

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Thommankuthu Waterfalls Idukki

Thommankuthu Waterfalls: Discover Idukki’s Seven-Step Wonder

Some of Idukki’s most rewarding places are not the ones you see from the main road. Hidden among forested hills near Thodupuzha, Thommankuthu Waterfalls begins with a spectacular seven-step cascade but gradually reveals a much larger natural landscape. The sound of rushing water leads into a world of rocky trails,

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Mamalakandam school with Elamplassery Waterfall and mountain backdrop

Mamalakandam: Kerala’s Quiet Mountain Escape Near Kothamangalam

Kerala has plenty of famous hill destinations, but not every mountain journey needs to lead to a busy tourist centre. Mamalakandam, in the eastern high ranges of Ernakulam district, offers a quieter experience, set amid forested hills, winding roads, seasonal waterfalls and rural surroundings. Located around 32 km from Kothamangalam,

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Vizhinjam Lighthouse in Kerala overlooking the Arabian Sea

Kerala’s Coastal Lighthouses: Stories From the Arabian Sea

Kerala’s coastline stretches along the Arabian Sea, passing fishing villages, historic ports, sandy beaches and busy harbours. Rising above parts of this coastline are lighthouses that have guided vessels and marked important stretches of shore for generations. Today, these towers are more than navigation landmarks. Many have become viewpoints where

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Arimbra Hills Mini Ooty in Malappuram

Arimbra Hills (Mini Ooty), Malappuram: Things to Do & Attractions

What if you could escape to green hills, walk across a glass bridge above a valley and take in panoramic views of the Malabar landscape—all within a short trip from Kozhikode? Arimbra Hills, popularly known as Mini Ooty, offers panoramic views, green surroundings and outdoor attractions in Malappuram district, near

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Iringole Kavu Sacred grove and temple surrounded by forest in Kerala

Sacred Groves in Kerala: Where Nature, Culture and Tradition Meet

Kerala is known for its forests, backwaters, beaches and Western Ghats. But some of its most fascinating natural spaces are much smaller and often hidden within villages, temple grounds and traditional landscapes. Known locally as Kavus, these sacred groves are places where worship, nature and community traditions have existed together

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Container ship at a modern ports in Kerala

Ports in Kerala: Where Trade, History and the Sea Meet

Kerala’s relationship with the sea goes back centuries. Long before its beaches and backwaters became popular with travellers, ships were arriving along the Malabar Coast carrying spices, merchants, ideas and cultural influences from across the Indian Ocean. Some of Kerala’s ports remain important maritime gateways today, while others survive through

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