{"id":9709,"date":"2026-03-24T16:19:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T10:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/?post_type=web-story&#038;p=9709"},"modified":"2026-03-24T16:24:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T10:54:00","slug":"hidden-gems-of-kerala-12-offbeat-places-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"web-story","link":"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/web-stories\/hidden-gems-of-kerala-12-offbeat-places-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Hidden Gems of Kerala: 12 Offbeat Places for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><html amp=\"\" lang=\"en\"><head><meta charSet=\"utf-8\"\/><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,minimum-scale=1,initial-scale=1\"\/><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ampproject.org\/v0.js\"><\/script><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ampproject.org\/v0\/amp-story-1.0.js\" custom-element=\"amp-story\"><\/script><link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?display=swap&amp;family=Roboto%3Awght%40700\" 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0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.194175em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:0;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #fff\">Date: 24-02-2026<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #fff\">Ghum India Ghum<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #fff\">All Images Source: Wikimedia Commons<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"9e0ae119-f6db-48f3-af72-6cbc9b49e33c\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#7a7a6b\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div 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682w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hidden-Gems-of-Kerala-12-Offbeat-Places-for-2026-200x300.jpg 200w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hidden-Gems-of-Kerala-12-Offbeat-Places-for-2026-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 53vh, 119vw\" disable-inline-width=\"true\"><\/amp-img><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.65049%;top:3.8835%;width:76.69903%;height:16.66667%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6329113924050633% 0.6329113924050633% 0.6329113924050633% 0.6329113924050633% \/ 1.9417475728155338% 1.9417475728155338% 1.9417475728155338% 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\/ 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:#000\" id=\"el-99ad2891-624c-4f2a-807c-44d2aa742757\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.09759463722397455% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.355987em;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;padding:1.2618296529968454% 2.5236593059936907%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #fff\">Silent Valley National Park<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.16505%;top:5.50162%;width:76.94175%;height:13.59223%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% \/ 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.76)\" id=\"el-e7ef6bf0-e82d-4774-b84b-31c78ad5fd3b\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.07097791798107245% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:1.2618296529968454% 2.5236593059936907%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; color: #fff\">A lush rainforest reserve rich in biodiversity. Spot rare species like lion-tailed macaques in one of Kerala\u2019s most untouched ecosystems.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"8db5775f-9e2a-46fa-8dc0-134fab0c5a06\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#babbb9\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-d55d9a51-c273-4dcd-ace3-450917d347cc\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:166.66667%;height:100%;left:-33.33333%;top:0%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-img layout=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vellayani-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Vellayani Lake\" srcSet=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vellayani-Lake.jpg 960w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vellayani-Lake-768x819.jpg 768w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vellayani-Lake-281x300.jpg 281w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Vellayani-Lake-150x160.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 75vh, 167vw\" disable-inline-width=\"true\"><\/amp-img><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.16505%;top:0;width:77.42718%;height:5.50162%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% \/ 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:#000\" id=\"el-a3779d85-2280-4007-9660-0a66c66c6a0b\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.09698275862068943% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.355987em;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;padding:1.2539184952978055% 2.507836990595611%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #fff\">Vellayani Lake<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.16505%;top:5.50162%;width:77.42718%;height:13.59223%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% \/ 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.74)\" id=\"el-3f46c78a-9455-49e3-8d34-19137383376a\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.07053291536050145% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:1.2539184952978055% 2.507836990595611%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; color: #fff\">A calm freshwater lake near Trivandrum. Ideal for picnics, birdwatching, and witnessing lotus blooms and festive boat races during Onam.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"e92ea1f6-8761-4450-ae39-e5c9268f9419\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#748155\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-80e724ed-d28c-4dbd-b17a-38f6cf111576\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:133.33334%;height:100%;left:-16.66667%;top:0%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-img layout=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chembra-Peak.jpg\" alt=\"Chembra Peak\" srcSet=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chembra-Peak.jpg 960w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chembra-Peak-768x1024.jpg 768w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chembra-Peak-640x853.jpg 640w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chembra-Peak-225x300.jpg 225w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chembra-Peak-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 60vh, 134vw\" disable-inline-width=\"true\"><\/amp-img><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.16505%;top:0;width:76.94175%;height:5.50162%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% \/ 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:#000\" id=\"el-bbb418c1-78a4-465d-93b0-10b7114db5e4\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.09759463722397455% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.355987em;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;padding:1.2618296529968454% 2.5236593059936907%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #fff\">Chembra Peak<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.16505%;top:5.50162%;width:76.94175%;height:13.59223%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% \/ 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.75)\" id=\"el-e09850ca-d53e-4c86-8c39-1d280775a9d8\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.07097791798107245% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:1.2618296529968454% 2.5236593059936907%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; color: #fff\">Wayanad\u2019s highest peak, popular for trekking. The scenic trail leads to a heart-shaped lake, making it a favorite for nature lovers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"16a058c5-02d3-433a-b316-d515242b671e\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#dde4eb\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-342c181e-f034-4aad-8e39-f94040a90507\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:170.13889%;height:100%;left:-35.06945%;top:0%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-img layout=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Meppadi.jpg\" alt=\"Meppadi\" srcSet=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Meppadi.jpg 980w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Meppadi-768x802.jpg 768w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Meppadi-287x300.jpg 287w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Meppadi-150x157.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 77vh, 171vw\" disable-inline-width=\"true\"><\/amp-img><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.16505%;top:0;width:76.94175%;height:5.50162%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% \/ 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:#000\" id=\"el-45a1cffc-222f-4b2c-abfd-abd9efa17883\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.09759463722397455% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.355987em;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;padding:1.2618296529968454% 2.5236593059936907%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #fff\">Meppadi<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.16505%;top:5.50162%;width:76.94175%;height:13.59223%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% \/ 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.76)\" id=\"el-843cc281-8a7b-49f0-be78-72b3a4294d3c\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.07097791798107245% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:1.2618296529968454% 2.5236593059936907%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; color: #fff\">A serene hill village surrounded by tea gardens. Perfect for peaceful stays, scenic drives, and exploring Wayanad\u2019s green landscapes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"8fcd722d-0fcc-49cb-bcd3-7ff437a8aadb\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#9cbfd7\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-72221ee4-cac4-4423-9a58-7f29140df365\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:133.33334%;height:100%;left:-16.66667%;top:0%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-img layout=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Varkala-Cliff.jpg\" alt=\"Varkala Cliff\" srcSet=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Varkala-Cliff.jpg 960w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Varkala-Cliff-768x1024.jpg 768w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Varkala-Cliff-640x853.jpg 640w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Varkala-Cliff-225x300.jpg 225w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Varkala-Cliff-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 60vh, 134vw\" disable-inline-width=\"true\"><\/amp-img><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.16505%;top:0;width:76.94175%;height:5.50162%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% \/ 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:#000\" id=\"el-4eca7918-ce86-4c14-9a77-dfbbc10622e6\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.09759463722397455% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.355987em;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;padding:1.2618296529968454% 2.5236593059936907%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; color: #fff\">Varkala Cliff<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:10.92233%;top:5.50162%;width:77.42718%;height:10.5178%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% \/ 3.076923076923077% 3.076923076923077% 3.076923076923077% 3.076923076923077%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.75)\" id=\"el-bce3b984-56bb-4672-b38f-fee59060c787\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.07053291536050145% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:1.2539184952978055% 2.507836990595611%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; color: #fff\">A rare seaside cliff with stunning views. Known for natural springs, beach vibes, yoga retreats, and relaxing coastal walks.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"6189dcb4-c504-4b57-aa43-ddc4e9663e7b\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#6c604f\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-22cd3f4f-ad83-4282-a415-f048e69bcefe\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:133.33334%;height:100%;left:-16.66667%;top:0%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-img layout=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Edakkal-Caves.jpg\" alt=\"Edakkal Caves\" srcSet=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Edakkal-Caves.jpg 960w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Edakkal-Caves-768x1024.jpg 768w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Edakkal-Caves-640x853.jpg 640w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Edakkal-Caves-225x300.jpg 225w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Edakkal-Caves-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 60vh, 134vw\" disable-inline-width=\"true\"><\/amp-img><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:10.92233%;top:0;width:77.42718%;height:5.50162%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% \/ 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:#000\" id=\"el-38d8b46a-3b79-4f4f-8e2c-60c22f2821e3\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.09698275862068943% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.355987em;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;padding:1.2539184952978055% 2.507836990595611%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #fff\">Edakkal Caves<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:10.92233%;top:5.50162%;width:77.42718%;height:10.5178%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% \/ 3.076923076923077% 3.076923076923077% 3.076923076923077% 3.076923076923077%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.76)\" id=\"el-f68f350b-23cb-4019-bcb7-44a4f06bff49\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.07053291536050145% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:1.2539184952978055% 2.507836990595611%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; color: #fff\">Ancient caves with prehistoric carvings. A short trek rewards you with fascinating history and breathtaking hilltop views.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"9e822270-07f0-4253-9cac-01ea0872c93f\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#e4e8f3\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-50aa1e0c-a9db-4148-8828-a01e5917c221\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:100%;height:100.01953%;left:0%;top:-0.00976%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-img layout=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gavi.jpg\" alt=\"Gavi\" srcSet=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gavi.jpg 960w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gavi-864x1536.jpg 864w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gavi-768x1366.jpg 768w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gavi-576x1024.jpg 576w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gavi-169x300.jpg 169w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gavi-150x267.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 45vh, 100vw\" disable-inline-width=\"true\"><\/amp-img><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:10.92233%;top:0;width:77.42718%;height:5.50162%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% \/ 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:#000\" id=\"el-8af9de3b-6fb5-40e9-9739-f7584531cfac\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.09698275862068943% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.355987em;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;padding:1.2539184952978055% 2.507836990595611%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #fff\">Gavi<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:10.92233%;top:5.50162%;width:77.42718%;height:13.59223%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% 0.6269592476489028% \/ 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.76)\" id=\"el-369936de-170c-49f8-812f-a1471b63e15f\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.07053291536050145% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:1.2539184952978055% 2.507836990595611%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; color: #fff\">A hidden eco-tourism spot in Periyar forests. Enjoy safaris, birdwatching, boating, and peaceful stays close to wildlife.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"34a6a6e1-c122-4cf9-b328-ecce518bb57d\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#4b513f\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-9f370a9c-54d1-4e21-b1fe-b1d3dd69a0b4\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;left:0%;top:0%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-img layout=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Paloor-Kotta-Waterfalls.jpg\" alt=\"Paloor Kotta Waterfalls\" srcSet=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Paloor-Kotta-Waterfalls.jpg 1080w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Paloor-Kotta-Waterfalls-864x1536.jpg 864w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Paloor-Kotta-Waterfalls-768x1365.jpg 768w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Paloor-Kotta-Waterfalls-576x1024.jpg 576w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Paloor-Kotta-Waterfalls-169x300.jpg 169w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Paloor-Kotta-Waterfalls-150x267.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 45vh, 100vw\" disable-inline-width=\"true\"><\/amp-img><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.16505%;top:0;width:76.94175%;height:5.50162%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% \/ 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:#000\" id=\"el-f781df24-0b69-4939-9863-de34c5b706e1\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.09759463722397455% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.355987em;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;padding:1.2618296529968454% 2.5236593059936907%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #fff\">Paloor Kotta Waterfalls<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.16505%;top:5.50162%;width:76.94175%;height:13.59223%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% \/ 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.76)\" id=\"el-6d72273d-62aa-44fc-9b8b-e95eba30dca4\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.07097791798107245% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:1.2618296529968454% 2.5236593059936907%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; color: #fff\">A scenic waterfall with historical links to Tipu Sultan. Best visited during monsoon for its powerful flow and lush surroundings.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"78216cf5-9fff-4054-a6c7-bc42f20ff19a\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#486254\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-6699ed3a-f2df-443b-b78d-80e886ced19b\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:118.61111%;height:100%;left:-9.30556%;top:0%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-img layout=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rayiranellur-Hills.jpg\" alt=\"Rayiranellur Hills\" srcSet=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rayiranellur-Hills.jpg 854w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rayiranellur-Hills-768x1151.jpg 768w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rayiranellur-Hills-683x1024.jpg 683w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rayiranellur-Hills-200x300.jpg 200w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rayiranellur-Hills-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 53vh, 119vw\" disable-inline-width=\"true\"><\/amp-img><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.16505%;top:0;width:76.94175%;height:5.50162%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% \/ 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:#000\" id=\"el-ab4f3dbf-2709-4a3b-9c85-72298e66812a\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.09759463722397455% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.355987em;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;padding:1.2618296529968454% 2.5236593059936907%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #fff\">Rayiranellur Hills<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.16505%;top:5.50162%;width:76.45631%;height:10.5178%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6349206349206349% 0.6349206349206349% 0.6349206349206349% 0.6349206349206349% \/ 3.076923076923077% 3.076923076923077% 3.076923076923077% 3.076923076923077%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.76)\" id=\"el-a3a1041d-fbed-40e1-892b-2de13495fd15\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.07142857142857131% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:1.2698412698412698% 2.5396825396825395%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; color: #fff\">A hill steeped in legend and spirituality. Offers panoramic views and a peaceful temple visit amid nature.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"adf99a93-e6b6-4251-ab9d-e78422d9058e\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#4c433a\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-2324a47b-1aef-4158-9d87-f763705b4880\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:118.47222%;height:100%;left:-9.23611%;top:0%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-img layout=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Kanjirappuzha-Dam.jpg\" alt=\"Kanjirappuzha Dam\" srcSet=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Kanjirappuzha-Dam.jpg 853w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Kanjirappuzha-Dam-768x1152.jpg 768w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Kanjirappuzha-Dam-682x1024.jpg 682w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Kanjirappuzha-Dam-200x300.jpg 200w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Kanjirappuzha-Dam-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 53vh, 119vw\" disable-inline-width=\"true\"><\/amp-img><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.16505%;top:0;width:76.94175%;height:5.50162%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% \/ 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:#000\" id=\"el-40d45708-6e68-43c6-a6b8-bd42232563cd\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.09759463722397455% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.355987em;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;padding:1.2618296529968454% 2.5236593059936907%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #fff\">Kanjirappuzha Dam<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.16505%;top:5.50162%;width:76.94175%;height:10.5178%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% \/ 3.076923076923077% 3.076923076923077% 3.076923076923077% 3.076923076923077%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.75)\" id=\"el-f5fe98c7-5ad2-4fae-83f5-8a01f57b1ee1\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.07097791798107245% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:1.2618296529968454% 2.5236593059936907%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; color: #fff\">A quiet dam surrounded by hills and gardens. Great for picnics, walks, and relaxing amidst scenic backdrops.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"ab2dc41a-3c82-4b39-8af5-a50b33225f27\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#283c2c\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-3d823e45-744f-44a6-8822-fe9b0bb361a6\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:100%;height:100.01953%;left:0%;top:-0.00976%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-img layout=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Marmala-Waterfalls.jpg\" alt=\"Marmala Waterfalls\" srcSet=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Marmala-Waterfalls.jpg 960w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Marmala-Waterfalls-864x1536.jpg 864w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Marmala-Waterfalls-768x1366.jpg 768w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Marmala-Waterfalls-576x1024.jpg 576w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Marmala-Waterfalls-169x300.jpg 169w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Marmala-Waterfalls-150x267.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 45vh, 100vw\" disable-inline-width=\"true\"><\/amp-img><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.16505%;top:0;width:76.94175%;height:5.50162%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% \/ 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:#000\" id=\"el-001ef346-ba3c-4a92-8c9a-2c7ddfad2345\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.09759463722397455% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.355987em;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;padding:1.2618296529968454% 2.5236593059936907%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #fff\">Marmala Waterfalls<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.16505%;top:5.50162%;width:76.45631%;height:13.59223%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6349206349206349% 0.6349206349206349% 0.6349206349206349% 0.6349206349206349% \/ 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381% 2.380952380952381%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.76)\" id=\"el-35b82541-0c12-4d5a-a18c-77dd0f7891f2\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.07142857142857131% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:1.2698412698412698% 2.5396825396825395%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; color: #fff\">A beautiful hidden waterfall near Kottayam. Surrounded by dense greenery, it\u2019s perfect for short hikes and peaceful escapes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><\/amp-story-page><amp-story-page id=\"242f6975-94e2-49e2-be77-5854a46be667\"><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\" style=\"background-color:#b694af\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:0;top:-9.25926%;width:100%;height:118.51852%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0\" class=\"mask\" id=\"el-fb048210-9bc7-47e3-b40a-1567048f85b3\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;width:170.13889%;height:100%;left:-35.06945%;top:0%\" data-leaf-element=\"true\"><amp-img layout=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Valanthakad-Island.jpg\" alt=\"Valanthakad Island\" srcSet=\"https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Valanthakad-Island.jpg 980w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Valanthakad-Island-768x802.jpg 768w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Valanthakad-Island-287x300.jpg 287w,https:\/\/www.ghumindiaghum.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Valanthakad-Island-150x157.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 77vh, 171vw\" disable-inline-width=\"true\"><\/amp-img><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/amp-story-grid-layer><amp-story-grid-layer template=\"vertical\" aspect-ratio=\"412:618\" class=\"grid-layer\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-fullbleed-area\">\n<div class=\"page-safe-area\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.16505%;top:0;width:76.94175%;height:5.50162%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% \/ 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647% 5.88235294117647%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:#000\" id=\"el-8bf41c7e-fe15-4675-8eee-39bd74ad823e\">\n<h3 class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.09759463722397455% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.355987em;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;padding:1.2618296529968454% 2.5236593059936907%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; color: #fff\">Valanthakad Island<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;pointer-events:none;left:11.16505%;top:5.50162%;width:76.94175%;height:10.5178%;opacity:1\">\n<div style=\"pointer-events:initial;width:100%;height:100%;display:block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;z-index:0;border-radius:0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% 0.6309148264984227% \/ 3.076923076923077% 3.076923076923077% 3.076923076923077% 3.076923076923077%;background-clip:content-box;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.76)\" id=\"el-f1b88612-a88f-40fa-bedb-cf3ab54a31ed\">\n<p class=\"fill text-wrapper\" style=\"white-space:pre-line;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;margin:-0.07097791798107245% 0;font-family:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;font-size:0.258900em;line-height:1.2;text-align:left;padding:1.2618296529968454% 2.5236593059936907%;color:#000000\"><span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; font-style: italic; color: #fff\">A tranquil island near Kochi. 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