Beautifully said- “Travel helps us to understand and learn about different cultures and ways of life.”
If you are looking for peaceful places to visit near Kochi, here is a list.
Idukki
Idukki is a densely forested and mountainous region of Kerala. The forest of Idukki is known for the rare Neelakurinji flower, which blooms every 12 years. Well, some interesting sites in the city include-
- Periyar National Park
- Eravikulam National Park
- Mattupetty Dam
Distance between Kochi and Idukki: 130 kilometers, 4 hours drive
Book a cab from Kochi to Idukki
Kottayam
Kottayam is the only district of Kerala not bordering Arabian sea or Western Ghats range of mountains. Actually, this is the central town in Kerala, also homing the largest population of the state. Great sites in this town include-
- Kumarakom bird sanctuary
- Illikkal kallu
- Perunthenaruvi Waterfalls
Distance between Kochi and Kottayam: 62 kilometers, 2 hours drive
Book a cab from Kochi to Kottayam
Kumarakom
It is a village on the Vembanad Lake in the backwaters of Kerala. The village is famous for the houseboat voyages in its canals. More serene sites in this village include-
- Pathiramanal
- Bay Island Driftwood Museum
- The Great Backwaters
- Chavara Bhavan
Distance between Kochi and Kumarakom: 48 kilometers, 1.5 hours drive
Book a cab from Kochi to Kumarakom
You can read more information about the Backwaters of Kerala here.
Coimbatore
Coimbatore is famous for Marudamalai temple, built during the Dravidians time. Some of the main attractions of Coimbatore include-
- Anamalai tiger reserve
- Dhyanalinga
- Monkey falls
- Siruvani waterfalls
- Marudamalai temple
Distance between Kochi and Coimbatore: 190 kilometers, 4.5 hours drive
Book a cab from Kochi to Coimbatore
Munnar
Munnar is a beautiful Hill Station located in the Kerala state of India. The town captures the landscapes of the Western Ghats mountain range. Some amazing sites in Munnar include-
- Eravikulam National Park
- Munnar Tea Museum
- Hydel Park
- Pothamedu View Point
- Mattupetty Dam
Distance between Kochi and Munnar: 130 kilometers, 3.5 hours drive
Book a cab from Kochi to Munnar
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