Kerala as known as God’s own Country have so much to explore. It have a huge galore of art, culture and beauty in its shack. Every district in Kerala owns a special destination which is worth an encounter. Still there are a lot of unexplored destinations in Kerala. Here are six of such least explored must visit destinations in Kerala.
Anchuruli tunnel
Anjuruli tunnel is a 4.75km tunnel connecting Erattayar and Anjuruli. It locates in Kanchiyar village in Idukki district. Anjuruli is located 3kms away from Kanchiyar and 5kms away from Labbakkandom settlement of Periyar Lake. It is a catchment area of Idukki Arch Dam.We can reach to the tunnel with the help of local people. It is a perfect destination for fishing. Best season to visit Anjuruli tunnel is after rainy season. We can reach with prior permission from Divisional Forest Office at Kanchiyar. You can make a walk through the tunnel in summer season if you are brave enough.
Nearest Town : Kattapana (9 kms away; direct buses to the spot available)
Nearest Railway station : Kottayam (110 kms away)
Nearest Airport : Cochin International Airport (121 kms away)
Chembra Peak
Chembra peak is the highest peak in Wayanad district located 2050m above sea level. The main attraction is the heart shaped lake on the hill. We can encounter the lake in half way to the top of the peak. This is where the Wayanad hill range in Western Ghats connects with the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu and Vellarimala of Calicut. We can reach the hill by foot from the nearest town Meppady. District Tourism Promotion council provides guides, trekking equipemts and charges for it. We have to acquire permission from Forest Office at Meppady for trekking.
Nearest Town : Meppady (3 kms away)
Nearest Railway Station : Calicut Railway Station (92 kms away)
Nearest Airport : Calicut International Airport (97 kms away)
Chimmini Dam & Wild Life Sanctuary
Chimnini Dam & Wild Life Sanctuary diverse for its flora and fauna is located near Echippara in thrissur District. The sanctuary is established in 1984 and the earthern dam is completed in 1996. Dam is an irrigation Dam connected to the Kurichiyar river and which plays the main water source for the nearby areas. River rafting and trekking is possible in the dam reservoir. The main attraction is rafting on the full moon nights. The whole area displays a picturesque beauty of nature.
Nearest Town : Chalakkudy ( 39 kms away)
Nearest Railway Station: Thrissur Railway Station (38 kms away)
Nearest Airport : Cochin International Airport (58 kms away)
Ilaveezha Poonchira
Ilaveezha Poonchira (Pond of flowers where leaves do not fall) is a hill station around 3200ft above MSL. Located in the Melukavu Village of Kottayam district, it is an enchanting hillock surrounded by three hills Kodayathoor Mala, Mankunnu and Thonippara. Least with trees (that is why no leaves to fall) and serene with grasslands; Ilaveezha poonjira is a perfect destination to feel the fresh air. The road guiding up the hill is a bit dangerous and there are local jeep service available to reach the top. If the climate is clear we can watch Idukki, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Aleppy, Pathanamthitta and Thrissur districts from the top of hill.
Nearest Town : Thodupuzha (20 kms away)
Nearest railway station : Kottayam (50 kms away)
Nearest airport : Cochin International airport (65 kms away)
Paniyeli Poru
Paniyeli Poru is an amazing destination where Periyar River flows through rocks and boulders. The name ‘Poru’ in Malayalam means fight. It is located in Ernakulam district near to Perumbavur. It is a rain forest with serene beauty of trees and the flowing river. Poru is a reserved forest under the Kerala State Forest Department and thus we have to take entry pass to enter. A walk of around 20 minutes is necessary to reach the river. The best season to visit the spot is Mid November to the end of May. The entry is allowed till 5pm.
Nearest Town : Perumbavur (15 kms away; direct buses to the spot available)
Nearest Railway Station : Aluva (35 kms away)
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport (30 kms away)
Thottada Beach
Thottada Beach locates near Kannur – Thalassery Highway. Thottada is a place with a clutter of educational institutions. The Beach is 800m long and have Thottada River flowing on the one end of the beach which adds more beauty to the whole nature around. The Beach is ideal for Sun bathing. There are beach houses and guest houses for stay.
Nearest Town: Kannur (8kms away)
Nearest Railway Station : Kannur Railway Station (8kms away)
Nearest Airport : Calicut International Airport (112kms away)
So get ready for the trip to Kerala. Pack your back pack and get ready to pack your heart with best memories!
Image Source : Google & Own Photographs
Originally posted in Bolte Raho on 21 March,2016
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67 responses to “6 least explored must visit destinations in Kerala”
not Perumbavur………its Perumbavoor…….. 😉
Okei Sir!! 😉
Whenever I read about Kerala tourism I make the cartoon character face and read as K.E.R.A.L.Aaaaaaa stretching each letter 😀
Can’t get enough 😉
Ha ha.. Come down one day.. 🙂 We can explore K.E.R.A.L.AAAAAA…. 😀
I have already been there for 10 days. I enjoyed Kochi, Ernakulam, Allepey, Trivandrum and Kanyakumari 😀
Much more to explore.. 🙂 Take a one month vacation!! 🙂
Sure if you sponsor and guide during the entire trip ! 😉
Surely will make it happen one day. As I have a home and ready to cook I have to sponsor your travel fare only.. 😛
Are you sure ?
Because last time somebody offered me similar and I packed my bag.
I will take care of travel !
So when we a good time to visit ?
Make it on August to December. It is the best season.. Right after the rainy season and just before the Winter.
Beta, ruk jao 😀 Pehle mere ko jane do Kerela 😛 Nimi has promised she’ll be my host first 😉 Line me lag jaa 😀
is it a long line?? 😛 ❤
How would I know? I am standing at the front 😛
There is no such clause, she has independently offered me to come to Kerala, now with your busy schedule I cannot wait for you to go and then be in queue.
I can however be happy to join you guys and not go one by one, agree ?
Just shoot a mail, whenever you decide to go.
Woww!! waiting for the meeting.. 🙂
OK boss! Mai tere ko bataunga jab b plan hoga 😀 mail id de de 😛 And, Nimi mere ko hi pehle welcome karegi 😛
Go to comments in your WP Admin, you will see my mail ID 😉
OK Mr. Tech guy 😛
By the way, come visit my blog sometime ? Your opinions will matter a lot. And Nim(m)I will you please also comment on some, I believe you are a great soul and your opinions on some of them will help the other souls and me too.
oh my God.. So much of appreciation.. Btw, Bhanu I know you reached 500 followers and I read your penguin post and all.. Will make time and read your every post.. Actually now a days running through a busy schedule and weak mind..
Haan bhai, ab tere Way2Heart ko jana hai 😛 Kuch nashta pani rakhna mere liye udhar 😀
I have been wanting to visit this for so long. Prabhu kab sunenge pata nahi! 😦
Always welcome to God’s own Country. Must try to come and just give a message.. Always ready to receive you!!
You live there? That’s fantastic then. Will have a blogger friend there to aid me. And to eat someone’s brain too. 😉 Thank you for the invite. 🙂
you are welcome.. 🙂 Always here with a home and food!! 🙂 And ready to make my brain free to eat.. 😛
Aww. That’s incredibly sweet of you. Living upto “Athiti devo bhava”. :*
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Again, line me lago sab 😛 Nimi will be my host sabse pehle ❤ dusro ka number baad me ayega 😀
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Oh excuse me! Kia baat ka bhed bhaav? Very bad CB.
Bhed bhav nahi.. First come first serve 😛 CB is good 😀
CB, friends are equal, okay? Don’t be like ‘All friends are equal but some friends are more equal than others.’ 😛
Sab equal hai 😛 But first come first serve 😀
BAD CB! Very bad. You hurt me. Ouch!
Marham laga du? 😛
Rehne do. Huh. Papa hain na uske liye. 😛
Haan 😀 Jao papa k pass 😛
I think u just need some travel contact number, why bother ‘prabhu’ for such a small task 😉
ha ha.. 😀
Kaafi archanein hain raaste mein Bondhu. Tum nahi samjhoge. 😛 😉
I better not 😉
The beach is beautiful! And, as a whitewater kayaker, the Periyar River looks fun! 😃
🙂 Thank you!! This is only a few.. Much more there to see!! 🙂
I’m sure! Thanks for sharing. Always enjoy seeing places I’m not familiar with. 😃
My pleasure!! 🙂
Nimz I want to come to Kerala even more now!!! 🙂 Hopefully one day soon! Nice write up! ❤
Jenny, You must come one day.. Eagerly waiting for that.. 🙂
btw, thank You!! 🙂
Aaww thank you so much ❤ Me too eagerly waiting 🙂 Srinath is trying to plan for a meetup in December!! Let's see!
🙂 ❤ 🙂
Now that so many guys are going to visit. I think you can arrange for a bloggers meet and trip ! I think that would be a good idea. I am in.
Yes of course!! Darshith is telling about it for the past two three months.:) I m in. Will definitely make it happen soon!! 🙂
Great Darshith is telling you about it! I’m wanting to know all the details so I can book another flight to India!! 🙂 Yaaayyyy!!! ❤
Lets plan.. Will make you know soon!! 🙂
Awesome Nimz!! ❤ There's a meeting April 9th so hopefully more details after that 😀 Can't wait to see you ❤
@Darshith ah (*Scratches head)
Yes boss? Bhai maine b bas suna hai. Koi confirmed info nahi hai 😀 Tu bol time and let’s plan Kerela trip 😉
Plan plan.. 🙂
Yes Bhanu do you know Srinath? He’s trying to plan a bloggers meetup in December so you will have to come! 🙂 I want to go to India again so let’s see what his plans will be 🙂
I don’t know Srinath.
Well December is far far away 🙂
If I am here, I will be there.
You are most welcome to India. 🙂
Oh you have to meet Srinath Krishnamoorthy, he wrote the novel called Hope We Never Meet Again and it’s really good! Yes December is far but hope to see you at the meetup when it is confirmed. 🙂 Darshith also knows about it he can update you too 😀
I am not around here much, I take deep breaks all the time. But I will check about the novel. Again, I can’t say anything about so far. If all is good, I may come. I am not a good planner.
That’s quite alright, not to worry. See what happens closer to the date. If you like to read psycho thrillers then you will like this novel. Happy reading! 🙂
No. I don’t like that genre. Thanks for informing, flagged off. I am reading Republic by Plato :D, so you can see I am not much of a regular reader.
No problem, to each his own 🙂
Ilaveezhapoonjira ❤
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