Painavu is the headquarters of the Idukki district.
Kuttikanam 35 km — a hill station, the place for the adventure tourism and trekking. The hotels of Kuttikanam keep you cool on sunny days. Generally the area is cool, often filled with mist
Munnar — one of the major hill stations in South India, there are a number of other places to vistit around
Peermade 32 km — Peermade is named after Peer Muhammed, the sufi saint who spent his last days here. The Mausoleum of the saint, the summer palace of the erstwhile Travancore Royal Dynasty and the residence of the Diwan are situated near by and all are worth visiting.
Eravikulam
Kottayam
Thodupuzha
Kochi
Kodaikanal
Kumarakom in Vembanad Lake
Ponmudi
Kovalam
