Alappuzha 70 km — also called Alleppy is famous for house boats, the heart of backwaters of Kerala with amazing maze of lagoons, backwaters, rivers, canals created by nature. Rs 81 bus from the interstate bus stop.
Athirappilly Falls — milky waterfall in Chalakuddy 18 km from Cochin International Airport, is known as Desi Niagara with numerous giant waterfalls and small rapids nearby. This is a popular picnic spot
Bhoothathankettu
35 km — scenic dam site with boating facilities is situated in a vast virgin forest. It is a popular picnic sport with Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary near by.Idukki 90 km — a hilly region with lots of hill resorts, in Northern Travancore.
Kumarakom 40 km — popular internationally known bird sanctuary located on wedge of a backwater island.
Kottayam 55 km — The biggest spice trading hub famous for large churches, wild trekking and cultural monuments.
Muvattupuzha 30 km — a small town famous for pineapple cultivation, historical orthodox churches, spice trading and rubber plantations.
Thattekkad
45 km — bird sanctuary near Kothamangalam, famous for a good boating and a wild picnic.Thrissur 60 km — cultural heart of Kerala famous for various cultural monuments, temples and grandest festival- Thrissur Pooram.
Wagamon 50 km — famous for pristine forests, small rapids, vast green meadows, its also known as Scotland of Asia.
Thenmala 225 km — famous for ecotourism, waterfalls, boating, adventure activities and a deer park
Thiruvananthapuram — the capital city of Kerala, 5 hours away by train with many attractions such as Kovalam beach, Neyyar dam, Ananthapadmanabhan temple, East fort.
