THE FOOTHILLS
You do not have to go to the highest sections of the Western Ghats to enjoy some mountain scenery and cool air. Staying along the route can either break-up a long journey or may be a destination in itself. The more secluded locations of these properties is superb and they offer a more personal experience.

VAGAMON
Vagamon is in central Kerala not too far from Cochin, Thekkady (Periyar) and Munnar. It is a beautiful area with comfortable rolling green meadows and tea gardens. Vagamon is currently an undiscovered area so the choice of accommodation is limited but it gives you a wonderful opportunity to get off the beaten track.

THATTEKKAD
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary is 78 km from Cochin and regarded as the best place in Kerala to see birds. The sanctuary is also known as the Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, named after the world-renowned ornithologist (1896-1987) who described Thattekkad as a ‘birder’s paradise’.

PALAKKAD
Palakkad (or Palghat as it used to be called) is an attractive rice growing area in a natural gap in the Western Ghats. Palakkad provides a welcome break in the journey between Cochin and North Kerala or Ooty.