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5 Offbeat Places To Visit In Kerala

Kerala, popularly known as God’s Own Country, attracts many tourists every year.

Travellers from all over the world are allured by the serene backwaters, beaches, hill stations, and sanctuaries.

But Kerala has much more. It has numerous unusual destinations that are largely undiscovered.

Here are a few unexplored places you can check out in this majestic state in southern India.

Silent Valley National Park, Pallakad: This national park, which is a UNESCO world heritage site, is the state’s best-kept secret and a refuge for wildlife lovers. It is truly unique due to its abundant animals, lush vegetation, and low visitor traffic.

Ashtamudi Lake: One of Kerala’s least explored areas is the Ashtamudi Backwaters, which are located in Kollam. The name Ashtamudi is derived from the topography of the lake, which includes eight arms or channels.

Edakkal Caves, Wayanad: Edakkal means “stone in between.” This is a paradise for people who love history. It is said to be the only known location in India containing engravings from the Stone Age.

Kolukkumalai Estate, Idukki: Located 7900 feet above sea level, Kolukkumalai is one of the highest-elevation tea plantation in the world. It still uses the traditional method to produce tea.

Agasthyarkoodam, Trivandrum: This is an ideal place for bird watchers. Known to be one of Kerala’s highest peaks, many flock here to see rare bird species or for an adventurous trek. There are about 2000 species in the area, including lichens, orchids, mosses, and ferns.