Set high in the mountains of the Western Ghats at the border to Tamil Nadu, it lies in the districts of Idukki and Pathanamthitta.

Situated on an area of 777 sq kms in the Cardamom hills region of the Western Ghats.

The 26 sq km Periyar Lake is located in the centre of the sanctuary.

Home to elephants, tigers, gaurs, sambars, lion-tailed macaques, Nilgiri langurs, wild boars, spotted deer, barking deer, stripe-necked mongoose, wild dogs, sloth bears, the Malabar giant squirrel, civet, the Nilgiri tahr.

Has over 260 species of birds including Nilgiri wood pigeons, black- winged kite, blue-winged parakeets, the Great Indian hornbill, white-bellied tree pies, laughing thrushes, fly catchers, darters, cormorants, barbets and plovers.

The park is often called by the name the Thekkady.

Established in 1934 and achieved national park status in 1982.

Its greatest attraction are the herds of wild elephants that come down to the play in the lake.

Allappuzha Beach is a beach in the Allepey district of Kerala situated 1.5 km from Allappuzha railway station and 90 km from the Kochi International Airport.

The waterways are fringed by palm grove and paddy fields.

Is one of the very few places in the world where farming is done below sea level.

Snake boat races held between July & September.

Also known as the Venice of the East, it was here that traders from across the seven seas came in search of black gold and souvenirs.

The Kumarakom Backwaters are located 16 km from Kottayam, it is one of the most popular backwater stretches in Kerala.

Home to Egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian stork habitat for many marine and freshwater fish species like shrimp, prawn and Pearl spotted fish.

Has massive expanse of Mangrove forests, paddy fields and coconut grove.

Made up of a network of rivers and canals that empty into the Vembanad Lake.

Snake boat races are held during Onam.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum is an architectural wonder and a magnificent temple, situated in the heart of the city.

The massive structure has a staggering 100 feet high "Gopuram", the main temple tower.

It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one of the Gods of the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. The massive idol of the deity measures 18 feet in length and is covered with gold and other precious stones.

The idol is viewed through three different doors. The head and torso is visible through the first opening. The midriff and hands are visible through the second door and the feet are visible through the third door. The massive idol is seen resting gracefully on the Serpent Lord, Anantha.

The temple is famous for its Arattu festival, which is till date headed by the royal family of Travancore. The procession is worth seeing as it is a grand spectacle of beautifully decorated elephants and musicians chanting Lords name.

The temple is made beautifully with an amalgamation of Hindu and Kerala architecture.

The temple is spread over a vast area and is an important worship of Hindus in Kerala.

Mannarshala covers an area of 16 acres of dense green forest grove devoted to serpent worship. The temple here is unique in that the holy rites are presided over by a priestess.

It is the largest Snake Temple in Kerala.

It is located 32 Kms south Of Alappuzha, in Kerala.

The grove is dotted with the granite idols of serpents. There are 2 main idols: `Nagaraja` or the serpent king and his consort, Sarpayakshini.

The priestess lives in the `Illam` on the north side of the temple. `Uruli Kamazhthal` or the placing of a bell metal vessel upside down in front of the deity is the most popular offering believed to restore fertility to childless couples.

Mannarshala temple at Harippad is reputed for having 30,000 images of snake-gods and this is the largest of its kind in the state. On the day of `Ayilliam` asterism in the Malayalam months of Kanni and Thulam (September and October), all the serpent idols in the grove and the temple are taken in procession to illam ( the house connected with the temple) where `Nurum Palum` (rice flour and milk), `Kuruthi` (a red liquid made of turmeric and lime), offerings are made. The procession is conducted with great pomp and gaiety in which the oldest female member of the family carries the Nagaraja idol.

During the festival days, thousands throng the temple to worship the hooded gods.

The offerings include coins and snake effigies made of gold, silver and copper, grains of all kinds, pepper, tender coconuts, plantains, melons and sandalwood.

Situated in the Idukki district in Kerala.

Situated at an altitude of 6000 ft.

Located at the confluence of the Muthirappuzha, Chandavurai and Kundaly rivers.

The exotic Neelakurinji flower, that blooms once every 12 years, grows here.

Tea and coffee are abundantly cultivated.

Atlas moth, the largest of its kind is found here.

Often known as Kashmir of the South.

Has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi.

It has a Nilgiri Tahr Sanctuary.

Located in Kochi, Kerala.

Floored with beautifully painted Chinese tiles. No two tiles resemble each other.

Interiors decorated with Belgian chandeliers and grand lighting.

Built in 1568 by the prosperous Jewish trading community.

Has rolls of Old Testament, old copper plates that have souvenirs and records of the privileges bestowed upon the Rajahs of Kochi.

Oldest existing synagogue in the Commonwealth countries.

Partially destroyed in 1662 but later rebuilt by the Dutch.

A clock tower was added in the mid 18th century.

Located in Palakkad district, Kerala.

Home to the largest population of Lion-tailed Macaque.

Ceylon Frog Moth, Great Indian Hornbill, the Nilgiri Laughing Thrush can be found here.

The river Kunthi that passes through, never turns brown and is always crystal clear.

Spread over 89 sq km, located in the Nilgiri hills.