Safe Places To Visit In This Monsoon In Kerala!

Written By Gopika VC Image Credits: Gettyimages

Mattupetty

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Thekkady

[{"selector":"#anim-9b173389-c1b1-4b70-99e2-1c2bae665f26 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.42675758450702%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Bamboo, mangroves, reeds, and deciduous forests make the Periyar tiger reserve best seen by boat. Monsoons revive the flora. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Wayanad

[{"selector":"#anim-f6f23c23-f392-4ccd-bdfc-9fc772d6c533 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.45727574570689%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":15000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Wayanad, in northern Kerala's western ghats, is a nature lover's delight. The rainy season brings several waterfalls to this hilly district. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Athirapilly falls

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Bekal

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Paithalmala

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Alleppey

[{"selector":"#anim-c5d13237-629c-48b9-b4a1-f421f0249f57 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-62.53662086642366%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":16000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] In a classic "Kettuvallam," listen to the sounds of monsoon: croaking frogs, rains, bubbling water, and more. Image Credits: Gettyimages

Nelliyampathy hills

[{"selector":"#anim-d05aee96-c810-4f73-b906-7edd9913ce07 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.646484148340306%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":18000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] This uncrowned holiday destination with cloud-kissed peaks lets you relax and enjoy nature. This site overlooks the western ghats' Palakkad gap. Image Credits: Gettyimages