Weekend Getaways near Idukki

Earlier known as Cochin, this is now the gateway to Kerala and the most popular city in the state. The Western Ghats lie to its East and the Arabian to the West. Kochi happens to be one of the top three most famous and visited tourist destinations in the world. This place was ruled by the ...

Being the greatest city in the state and the operational hub of business and modern exercises, Ernakulam offers much potential for a casual or shopping spree guest. The Thrippunithura, which is arranged a couple of kilometers south of the city. Ernakulam is Known as the Arabian's Queen Sea...

If you are planning a trip to the mountains, it’s understood that breathtaking sunsets, impromptu treks and star gazing are a few activities that can be included in your itinerary. This especially holds true if you are planning a trip to explore Ooty tourism as the hill station offers all ...

A major city and commercial hub in Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore offers not much in terms of touristic attractions unless you're on your way to Ooty or any of the Nilgiri hill stations. Although some places might make for really interesting stopovers, such as the Kovai Kutralam Falls, Vaidehi Wat...

Translating to 'the gift of the forest' in the native language of Tamil Nadu and originally home to the Palaiyar tribal people, Kodaikanal has been a retreat long since the 19th century. Located in the hills of the Dindigul district, this modern city was established by British bureaucrats ...

This seventh largest city of Kerala is popular for its houseboat cruises along the Kerala backwaters. Alappuzha is bedecked with lagoons, beaches and canals and offers lots of water sports such as kayaking, canoeing, sailing and water skiing, to unwind during your vacation. The backwater...

With an intriguing history, the oldest inhabited city in the world is a delight to discover. Visited by people from all over the country, no tour of the south is complete without a visit to Madurai. Shree Meenakshi Sudareshwara Temple is a 2000-year-old temple and is a must visit when in...

Kerala’s Idukki district is home to the beautiful hill-station of Munnar. An erstwhile summer resort to the British, the forested hills are home to the three rivers of Mattupetti, Nallathanni and Periavaru. A tea-scented daydream, Munnar’s plantations are swarmed with tourists throughout t...

Thrissur, the land of temples, is one of the most visited cities in Kerala. The waterfalls and the scenic temples here offer one a mix of nature, history and culture. Among the most significant temples, the Vadakummnathan temple is a must visit. The temple is slightly orthodox and allows...

Also known as Cape Comorin, Kumari Munai and Kumari, this city is on the southernmost tip of the subcontinent and is right on the confluence location of the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. The unique part about this beautiful city of Kanyakumari is that this is the only pl...