OUTDOORS
Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls
A short trek through rubber plantation to a 100ft cascade — popular as an afternoon trip from town.
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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Kumarakom • Nature
4.8
Local Tip
“Hire the early-morning country boat — the larger motorboats spook the birds and you'll see half as much.”
Vembanad Overnight Houseboat
Kumarakom • Stay
4.7
Local Tip
“Book the smaller two-bedroom boats. The four-room ones are basically floating buses.”