From tea-garden hill stations to backwater towns and heritage streets — pick a place to see what to expect and which trips cover it.
Tea gardens and misty Western Ghats viewpoints
~130 km, around 4 hours by road
Kerala's backwater capital, best explored by houseboat
~55 km, around 1.5 hours by road
Spice plantations and the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
~190 km, around 5 hours by road
Backwater resorts and a bird sanctuary on Vembanad Lake
~75 km, around 2 hours by road
Misty highlands, wildlife, and coffee country in Kerala's north
~270 km, around 6-7 hours by road via Kozhikode
Lighthouse Beach and Kerala's original beach resort town
~215 km, around 5 hours by road
Red cliffs above the Arabian Sea, quieter than Kovalam
~160 km, around 4 hours by road
Rolling meadows and pine forests, an offbeat alternative to Munnar
~110 km, around 3.5 hours by road
Chinese fishing nets and colonial-era streets by the harbour
Within Kochi city, 30-45 minutes from most hotels
Temples, palaces, and Ayurvedic wellness in Kerala's capital
~200 km, around 4.5 hours by road