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A secluded, magnificent beach ideal for a picnic under palm trees.

Also known as Sunrise Point, it is within walking distance of the city center, the highest point at 1,415 m above sea level. On a large plateau, three round platforms invite you to contemplate sunrise (or sleep). You are advised for platform No. 2. In addition, you can visit the abandoned residence of the Governor "Boy" Malacolm.

At 2,440 m high, it offers excellent hiking opportunities. The climb starts from a point known as the Selle Neutre (Perumal Mallai Village).

Achenkovil is a river along which many temples are found. It is also the name of the forest surrounding the banks of the river. A major Hindu pilgrimage center, the Achenkovil Sastha Temple is one of the five Sastha temples of Kerala, presided over by Lord Ayyappa. This god of growth is Shiva and Mohini's son, a female avatar of Vishnou. The waterfalls of Kumbhavurutty (in Aravappulam near NH 208) are a popular attraction in the region. Trek possibilities in the vicinity.

The road that goes down south from Marina leads to the charming Elliot Beach. The shoreline offers a pleasant expanse, ideal for relaxation and recreation. The modern temple of Astalakshmi and the Velankani church are revered places of worship on these shores. On the beach is the Karl Schmidt Memorial, a monument honouring a European sailor who drowned in 1930 while trying to save a little girl.

Karwar Beach is named after the Bengali poet: "Karwar Beach is certainly a good place to understand that the beauty of Nature is not a mirage of imagination, but reflects the joy of the Infinite and thus drives us to get lost. Where the universe itself expresses itself in the magic of its laws, it may not be strange to miss its infinitude; but where the heart is in immediate contact with immensity in the beauty of the smallest of things, is there still room for discussion? »

In the Western Ghats, 14 km from Nagercoil and 33 km from Kanyakumari, these waterfalls are appreciated by lovers of great calm as well as trekkers. The beautiful waterfalls are a popular place for picnics. Near the falls, a small temple associated with the wise Agasthiar attracts a large number of religious on the full moon days of Chithirai (April and May). They come to worship the altar after a bath in the falls.

Located 7 km north of Thalasserry, and 15 km south of Kannur, this 5 km long beach is ideal for a walk or a picnic.

A small park unknown to tourists offering a beautiful view. The atmosphere is quite friendly but the road that leads from Acap is not the most accessible. Excuse families.

Two kilometers of trek in the jungle will take you to the largest and most spectacular of Wayanad falls. Caution, however, they are extremely dangerous and bathing is formally discouraged.