Munnar  Tea gardens, waterfalls, and cool weather

Wayanad  Forests, caves, trekking, and wildlife

Thekkady   Famous for Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and boat rides

Varkala   Cliffside beach destination with cafés

Bekal Fort  Historic fort overlooking the Arabian Sea

Alappuzha  Famous for houseboats and backwaters

Kochi  Chinese fishing nets, cafés, and colonial history