Silent Valley National Park, Palakkad, located in Palakkad district, is a paradise with its tropical evergreen rain forests and rich exotic flora and fauna.
“Being a nature lover who lives in a concrete jungle in the city, Silent Valley evoked an emotion in me that I have never felt,” said Leona Fernandez, a software engineer.
Edakkal Caves, Wayanad is cited as an “experience of a lifetime”. The caves offer travellers a rare lesson about the lives and habits of our ancestors.
“The carvings, paintings and engravings on the pre-historic rocks took me by surprise and the history buff in me was stunned,” said graphic designer Dipesh Raj.
Vagamon, Idukki, an enchanting little hill station, is slowly becoming a popular holiday destination, especially for families looking to indulge in adventure sports.
From forests and lakes to waterfalls, Vagamon has it all. Dotted with tea gardens and meadows, the destination is perfect if you’re looking to unwind and relax.
One of the most fascinating features of Poovar is that you can reach the mainland only by water taxis, giving tourists and travellers a rare and wonderful experience.
“Lobster, crab, mussels, shrimp, octopus, calamari, every type of fish… you name it, we have it,” Wilson Matthai, a local from Poovar, tells South First.