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Alappuzha formerly known as Alleppey is treasured by travelers as it's every sunset is a treat - and they usually opt to glide across its network of backwaters to catch its hues.

How to reach Alappuzha by air? Which is the nearest airport to Alappuzha?
The nearest airport to Alappuzha is Kochi International Airport that is at a distance of about 83 km from Alappuzha.

And Thiruvananthapuram International Airport or Trivandrum Airport is at a distance of about 150 km from Alappuzha.

How to reach Alappuzha by train? Which is the nearest railway station to Alappuzha?
Alappuzha railway station is well connected to many cities in India.

Best time to visit Alleppey is from September to February.

Watching the sun go down with exploding colors stretching seemingly for miles is the best way to hold on to the magic at Varkala beach... How to reach Varkala beach?

Meandering around furrowed ancient paths is the best way to enjoy a scintillating evening near Munnar lake... How to reach Munnar, Kerala, India?

Just wandering a few miles out and around Munnar and you'll be engulfed in a sea of a thousand shades of green. Munnar is located in Kerala’s Western Ghats, India. How to reach Munnar?

It will be tough to not be mesmerized by the emerald-green tea plantations of Munnar as you cope out magnificent views even at times through veils of mist clinging to the enticingly green valleys and hills. Munnar is located in Kerala’s Western Ghats, India just few hours away from Kochi. How to reach Munnar?

Unwinding around the roads of Munnar in Kerala’s Western Ghats, India among the tea estates is the easiest way to collect a few blissful moments. How to reach Munnar?

Travellers have been visiting Munnar's tea plantations for decades and like its tea the vibrant green hills of Munnar can get addictive. Munnar. How to reach Munnar?

The rolling green hills of Devikulam tea estates may seem clipped or sculpted but they do exude an intoxicating aroma of exotic tea. Devikulam is about 5 km from Munnar, Kerala India. How to reach Munnar?

If you were to venture out about 5km from Munnar across manicured tea plantations and mellow green valleys you may stumble upon Devikulum Lake. . How to reach Munnar?

How do I reach Munnar by air? Which is the nearest airport to Munnar?
The nearest Airport to Munnar is Cochin International Airport. The distance from Cochin Airport to Munnar is about 125 km.

How do I reach Munnar by train? Which is the nearest railway station to Munnar?
The nearest railway station to Munnar is Angamaly or Alwaye Railway Station. The distance from Angamaly or Alwaye Railway Station to Munnar is about 120 km. You could also travel to Munnar from Kochi or Ernakulam Railway Station.

Distances between Munnar and other towns and cities
The distance between Munnar and Thekkady is 91 km.
The distance between Munnar and Coimbatore is 146 km.
The distance between Munnar and Bangalore is 436 km.
The distance between Munnar and Chennai is 589 km.

How to reach Cochin by air?
Cochin has its own Domestic and International airport and it is well connected to most cities in India.

How to reach Cochin by train?
Cochin has two railway stations - Ernakulam Town Station and Ernakulam Junction Station and most trains bound to Kerala stop at either of these stations.

Respite at Marari beach in Mararikulam, Kerala is almost like experiencing a live coastal symphony whether you just want to mull over lazy sunsets or indulge your palette with Malabar cuisine or simply soak up the sun...

How to reach Marari beach by air? Which is the nearest airport to Marari beach?
The nearest airport to Marari beach is Kochi International airport that is at a distance of about 74 km from Marari beach.

Best time to visit Marari beach is from October to February.

Captivating cascades of Athirapally Falls situated in Thrissur, Kerala, India on the Chalakudy River should be definitely visited at least once. The journey from Chalakudy to the picturesque Sholayar forest range to Athirapally Falls passes through a landscape of winding roads, small villages and lush green trees. Athirapally Falls are at a distance of about 74 km from Kochi city. How to reach Athirapally Falls?

Athirapally Falls in Kerala are at a distance of 74 km from Kochi city, 61 km from Thrissur, 132 km from Munnar, 165 km from Coimbatore, 182 km from Kozhikode and 264 km from Trivandrum.

Nearest airport to Athirapally Falls would be Kochi International Airport which is well connected to many metro cities in India.

It is fairly easy to understand why Kollam was favored by the Dutch, the English and the Portuguese to settle - apart from that nugget it was critical port 2 centuries back for international trade especially of Cashew nuts.

Best time to visit Kollam is in the cooler months from November to February.

The grizzled giant squirrel is seemingly a large tree squirrel found in the hill forests of Kerala and also found in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. It is listed as near threatened species.

The grizzled giant squirrel enjoys eating not only fruits, nuts, insects, bird eggs but also the bark of some trees.

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Western Ghat, Kerala is recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary located about 109 km from Coimbatore in Kerala, India - is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary?

Whilst the world may have more than 200 Owl species India has more than 30+ species literally found in every kind of habitat.

Owls can swoop through the air without making a sound, being birds of prey feed on insects, small birds, reptiles, mammals and fish.

Apart from the Owl you can find about 200+ bird species including yellow-throated bulbul at Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Animals that you can find at the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary include Bengal Tiger, Indian Leopard, Bonnet Macaque, Nilgiri Tahr, Grizzled giant squirrel...

The Chinnar and Pambar rivers are the major perennial water resources in the sanctuary and are home to many fish and amphibian species;

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Western Ghat, Kerala is recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary located about 109 km from Coimbatore in Kerala, India - is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary?

The Tufted Gray Langur are generally shy and are known by several names - Madras Gray Langur as well as Coromandel Sacred Langur and are found in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala, India.

Like other gray langurs they mostly feed on leaves and are also known to feed on fleshy fruits and seeds.

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Western Ghat, Kerala is recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary located about 109 km from Coimbatore in Kerala, India - is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary?

The blue-eared kingfisher found in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is usually found in dense shaded forests areas hunting in small streams.

Perched on overhanging branches it dives to its prey that includes crustaceans, dragonfly larvae and fish. It also is known to feed on grasshoppers and mantids.

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Western Ghat, Kerala is recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary located about 109 km from Coimbatore in Kerala, India - is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary?

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is World Heritage Site, recognized by UNESCO.

Which is the nearest airport to Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
The nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport which is at distance of about 118 km from Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary.

You could opt to fly in via Kochi International Airport which is at distance of about 154 km from Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary.

How to reach Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary by train?
The nearest railway station is Pollachi Junction Railway Station at a distance of about 66 km from Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. And Aluva Railway Station is at a distance of about 154 km from Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Best time to visit Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is between the cooler months starting from November to February.

Places to visit near Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Distance between Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and Eravikulam National Park is only about 42 km.
Distance between Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and Munnar is only about 49 km.
Distance between Eravikulam National Park and Munnar is only about 8 km.

Silent Valley National Park is a core part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve located in Western Ghats and is a World Heritage Site, recognized by UNESCO. Silent Valley is home to the largest population of lion-tailed macaques, an endangered species. How to reach Silent Valley National Park?

The coolest months at the Silent Valley National Park are January and February where the temperature at an average is 18 °C. It's humidity is at a consistent high owing to high amount of rainfall between June and December.

Note: Silent Valley National Park being completely enclosed within a ring of hills receives copious amounts of rainfall during monsoons on season lasting from June to September (south-west monsoon) another from October to November (north-east monsoon).

Silent Valley National Park is World Heritage Site, recognized by UNESCO.

Which is the nearest airport to Silent Valley National Park
The nearest airport to Silent Valley National Park is Coimbatore International Airport in Tamil Nadu at a distance of about 74 km.

How to reach Silent Valley National Park by train?
The nearest railway station to Silent Valley National Park is Palakkad Junction Railway Station at a distance of about 52 km.

Best time to visit Silent Valley National Park is between December to February having said that one could visit it through the year as the average temperature is 23°C. Note it does have two monsoon seasons so do check the weather before you plan your trip.

Eravikulam National Park has the the largest surviving population of Nilgiri Tahr also known as the Wild Mountain Goat.

The Nilgiri Tahr inhabits the open montane grasslands of the upper reaches of the Western Ghats and feeds on herbs, shrubs and grass. Also known as Alpine Ibex it is as well found in Nilgiri Hills, Anamalai Hills, Periyar National Park and Palni Hills.

Other animals found at Eravikulam National Park are Lion-tailed Macaques, Nilgiri langur, Indian Muntjac, Sambar deer, Golden jackal, Dhole, Leopard and Tiger.

Eravikulam National Park, Western Ghat, Kerala is recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Eravikulam National Park?

The red-whiskered bulbul also known as crested bulbul, is a passerine bird found in Eravikulam National Park, Western Ghats, Kerala, India.

A member of the bulbul family it feeds on fruits and small insects. Red-whiskered bulbuls perch conspicuously on trees and have a loud three or four note call.

Eravikulam National Park, Western Ghat, Kerala is recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Eravikulam National Park?

You can find more than 100 bird species at the Eravikulam National Park apart from White bellied Blue Robin.

The Nilgiri Blue Robin also known as the White-bellied Blue Robin is a passerine bird usually found on the forest floor and undergrowth of dense forest patches sheltered in the valleys of montane grasslands, a restricted and threatened habitat.

Eravikulam National Park, Western Ghat, Kerala is recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Eravikulam National Park?

Eravikulam National Park is World Heritage Site, recognized by UNESCO.

Which is the nearest airport to Eravikulam National Park?
The nearest airport is Kochi International Airport which is at distance of about 113 km from Eravikulam National Park.

You could opt to fly in via Coimbatore International Airport which is at distance of about 159 km from Eravikulam National Park.

How to reach Eravikulam National Park by train?
The nearest railway station is Aluva Railway Station at a distance of about 113 km from Eravikulam National Park.

Best time to visit Eravikulam National Park is between the cooler months starting from October to January.

Ezhattumugham is a charming and tranquil rural village near Ernakulam in the state of Kerala.

The river Chalakudy punctuated by islets of greenery turns Ezhattumugham into an absolute picture postcard. The picture showcases the rocky Ezhattumugham rapids which check the flow of the mighty Chalakudy River.

The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport at a distance of about 25 km from Ezhattumugham.

Kolukkumalai a hill top village which is about 35 km from Munnar is also famous as a tea plantation. And the most convenient way to reach the tea plantation is by hiring a jeep from Suryanelli town near Munnar. It's a fairly bumpy ride for 15-20 minutes.

Wayanad ensconced in revitalizing greenery has almost all options that one may look for in a green holiday - abounding wildlife, walk around plantations trek crossing rolling valleys, refreshing fragrance of coffee flowers and spell-binding tranquility. It does sound like too many superlatives - well all you need to do is opt to experience the same...

How to reach Wayanad by air? Which is the nearest airport to Wayanad?
The nearest airport to Wayanad is Kozhikode International Airport that is at a distance of about 99 km from Wayanad.

Best time to visit Wayanad is from October to February.

Squatting acutely on the edge of red laterite cliffs, Varkala is an unassuming often described as a quaint hamlet and popular escape.

How to reach Varkala beach by air? Which is the nearest airport to Varkala beach?
The nearest airport to Varkala beach is Thiruvananthapuram International airport that is at a distance of about 44 km from Varkala beach.

How to reach Varkala by train? Which is the nearest railway station to Varkala?
Varkala railway station is well connected to trains coming from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam.
It is situated at a distance of 3.5 km from the Varkala beach.

Best time to visit Varkala is from November to February.

About 5 km from Varkala in Edava - Vettakada beach is not exactly hidden but it does have fewer visitors - flanked by coconut trees on one side and by the roaring sea at the other...
How to reach Varkala?

Kovalam has crescent-shaped beaches which are madeup of 3 parts; Lighthouse beach is the southern most beach, Hawa beach is in the middle and Samudra beach is on the northern side. How to reach Kovalam?

How to reach Kovalam by air? Which is the nearest airport to Kovalam?
The nearest airport to Kovalam is Trivandrum International airport that is at a distance of about 18 km from Kovalam.

Best time to visit Kovalam is just after the rains or even during the rains - from August to February.

In search for the heart shaped lake near Chembra Peak? - one needs to trek for approximately 3-4 hours.

Chembra peak is one of the highest peaks in the Western Ghats and the highest peak in Wayanad hills, Kerala, India at 2,100 m (6,890 ft) above sea level. Kozhikode is about 79 km from Chembra Peak Base Camp. How to reach Chembra Peak?

Kozhikode International Airport is at a distance of about 104 km from Chembra Peak in Wayanad, Kerala.

How to reach Kozhikode by air?
Kozhikode has its own Domestic and International airport and it is well connected to most cities in India.

Kozhikode Railway station is at a distance of about 90 km from Chembra Peak in Wayanad, Kerala.

How to reach Kozhikode by train?
Kozhikode railway station is well connected to many cities in India.

Note: Kozhikode Airport is also referred to as Calicut Airport.

The 8 km long trek to Meesapulimala the second highest peak in the Western Ghats from the Rhodo valley (15 km from Munnar town) offers breathtaking views lush green valleys, charming tea estates and literally gurgling brooks at a high altitude. How to reach Meesapulimala base camp?

To reach Meesapulimala valley first you need to reach Munnar. How to reach Munnar?

Only the adventurous trek Meesappulimala peak and you will need to pick up a trail via Rhodo Valley. Its a about 25 km from Munnar to the base camp Meesappulimala.

You may want to double check driving and trekking instructions directly from Kerala Forest Development Corporation ecotourism website.

Many opt to stay amidst the clouds at the Rhodo Mansion (managed by KFDC) or in tents and climb the peak the next day.

The Kerala Forest Development Corporation offers trekking and camping at Meesapulimala and these programs are part of eco-tourism in Kerala.

This article is an interesting read with pictures on mesmerizing Meesapulimala.

Chavakkad Beach lies on the coast of Arabian Sea and is located in Thrissur, Kerala, India. How to reach Chavakkad Beach?

Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport to Chavakkad Beach which is at a distance of about 80 km.

How to reach Cochin by air?
Cochin has its own Domestic and International airport and it is well connected to most cities in India.

How to reach Cochin by train?
Cochin has two railway stations - Ernakulam Town Station and Ernakulam Junction Station and most trains bound to Kerala stop at either of these stations.

Sizzling sunsets are the norm at Kappad Beach, Kozhikode, Kerala a historic site too as over 500 years ago in 1498, Vasco- da-Gama first stepped onto Kerala on this coast. It seems the spice route flourished through this Beach. How to reach Kappad Beach?

Kozhikode International Airport is at a distance of about 42 km from Kappad Beach.

How to reach Kozhikode by air?
Kozhikode has its own Domestic and International airport and it is well connected to most cities in India.

How to reach Kozhikode by train?
Kozhikode railway station is well connected to many cities in India.

Note: Kozhikode Airport is also referred to as Calicut Airport.

Not exactly hidden in the many shades of greens of Munnar is Top Station - a perfect remedy for your restless soul - Munnar is a hill station located in the western ghats mountain range of Kerala is about 133 km from Kochi. How to reach Munnar?

Monument depicts Kuravan and Kurathi at the historic site of Ramakalmedu - and is inspired by Sangam landscape of Kerala and Tamil Nadu - the statue was sculpted in 2005 by C.B Jinan in commemoration of Kuravan and Kurathi's contribution to the construction of the Idukki Dam. How to reach Ramakkalmedu?

Best to visit is just before sunset as the views are striking as towns and villages of Tamil Nadu light up at disk.

How do you reach Ramakkalmedu by air? Which is the nearest airport to Ramakkalmedu?
The nearest Airport to Ramakkalmedu is Kochi Airport
The distance from Kochi Airport to Ramakkalmedu is about 129 km.

How do you reach Ramakkalmedu by train? Which is the nearest railway station to Ramakkalmedu?
Nearest railway station to Ramakkalmedu is Kottayam Railway Station that is at a distance of about 132 km.

Or you could opt to reach Ramakkalmedu via Madurai Junction which is at distance of about 135 km.

Nelliampathy is a hill station in Kerala that is enclosed by tea and coffee plantations. Seetharkundu with its alluring views is only about 6 km away from Nelliampathi and Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is around 90 km from Nelliyampathy.

How do you reach Nelliyampathy by air? Which is the nearest airport to Nelliyampathy?
The nearest Airport to Nelliyampathy is Coimbatore Airport
The distance from Coimbatore Airport to Nelliyampathy is about 117 km.

How do you reach Nelliyampathy by train? Which is the nearest railway station to Nelliyampathy?
The nearest railway station to Nelliyampathy is Palakkad Railway Station. Palakkad Junction is connected to many cities in India
The distance from Palakkad Railway Station to Nelliyampathy is about 62 km.

Cherai Beach is located in the Cherai village of the Ernakulam district, having a coastline of about 15 kms. Fort Kochi Beach is about 41 kms away - nestled amidst coconut tress, green bushes and softly lashing waves is worth a visit too.

How to reach Cherai beach by air? Which is the nearest airport to Cherai beach?
The nearest airport to Cherai is Kochi International Airport which is at a distance of about 27 km from Cherai beach.

And Coimbatore Airport is at a distance of about 175 km from Cherai.

Best time to visit Cherai is from November to February.