{"id":19674,"date":"2024-08-13T19:46:03","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T19:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabula-theme.jkdevstudio.com\/?p=19674"},"modified":"2025-10-22T03:29:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T03:29:56","slug":"hidden-tourist-places-near-kochi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/hidden-tourist-places-near-kochi\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Hidden Tourist Places Near Kochi You Shouldn\u2019t Miss \u2014 Explore with Kochi Taxi"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19674\" class=\"elementor elementor-19674\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cf4482 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9cf4482\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3beda24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3beda24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3649\">When you think of Kochi, you probably imagine Fort Kochi, Chinese fishing nets, and Marine Drive. But what if we told you that just an hour or two away from the city lie <strong data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3619\">hidden waterfalls, forest villages, and hill viewpoints<\/strong> that most tourists never see?<\/p><p data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3817\">If you\u2019re ready to go off the beaten path, here\u2019s our list of <strong data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3752\">10 hidden tourist places near Kochi<\/strong>, perfect for a one-day or weekend road trip with <a href=\"https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/\"><em><strong data-start=\"3802\" data-end=\"3816\">Kochi Taxi<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1d842d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a1d842d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c6d475 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c6d475\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/hidden-tourist-places-near-kochi\/#Ilaveezhapoonchira_%E2%80%94_The_Hill_Without_Leaves\" >Ilaveezhapoonchira \u2014 The Hill Without Leaves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/hidden-tourist-places-near-kochi\/#Paniyeli_Poru\" >Paniyeli Poru<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/hidden-tourist-places-near-kochi\/#Bhoothathankettu\" >Bhoothathankettu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/hidden-tourist-places-near-kochi\/#Malayattoor_International_Shrine\" >Malayattoor International Shrine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/hidden-tourist-places-near-kochi\/#Thattekad_Bird_Sanctuary\" >Thattekad Bird Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/hidden-tourist-places-near-kochi\/#Cherai_Beach_Backwaters\" >Cherai Beach Backwaters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/hidden-tourist-places-near-kochi\/#Kodanad_Elephant_Training_Centre\" >Kodanad Elephant Training Centre<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/hidden-tourist-places-near-kochi\/#Kumbalangi_Village\" >Kumbalangi Village<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/hidden-tourist-places-near-kochi\/#Marottichal_Waterfalls\" >Marottichal Waterfalls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/hidden-tourist-places-near-kochi\/#Munambam_Beach\" >Munambam Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/hidden-tourist-places-near-kochi\/#Travel_Smart_with_Kochi_Taxi\" >Travel Smart with Kochi Taxi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ilaveezhapoonchira_%E2%80%94_The_Hill_Without_Leaves\"><\/span>Ilaveezhapoonchira \u2014 The Hill Without Leaves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b021d7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b021d7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3649\">Located about 55 km from Kochi, this stunning hilltop viewpoint offers panoramic views of the Western Ghats. The ride through rolling meadows and misty hills is as beautiful as the destination.<\/p><p data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3649\"><br data-start=\"4072\" data-end=\"4075\" \/><strong data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4088\">Best for:<\/strong> Sunrise views and offbeat picnics.<br data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4126\" \/><strong data-start=\"4126\" data-end=\"4134\">Tip:<\/strong> Start early \u2014 book a <strong data-start=\"4156\" data-end=\"4174\">Kochi Taxi SUV<\/strong> for the steep climb<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1742eb6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1742eb6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73720de elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"73720de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paniyeli_Poru\"><\/span>Paniyeli Poru<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84b711c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"84b711c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3649\">A true hidden gem near Perumbavoor, this scenic river spot is where the Periyar River forms mini rapids and rock formations.<\/p><p data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3649\"><br data-start=\"4351\" data-end=\"4354\" \/><strong data-start=\"4354\" data-end=\"4367\">Distance:<\/strong> 40 km from Kochi.<br data-start=\"4385\" data-end=\"4388\" \/><strong data-start=\"4388\" data-end=\"4401\">Best for:<\/strong> A quiet picnic or riverside walk.<br data-start=\"4435\" data-end=\"4438\" \/><strong data-start=\"4438\" data-end=\"4453\">Travel tip:<\/strong> The area is under forest department supervision \u2014 open till 5 PM.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbb7233 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bbb7233\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a5b027 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a5b027\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bhoothathankettu\"><\/span>Bhoothathankettu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddc2127 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ddc2127\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3649\">This natural dam and forest reserve near Kothamangalam is filled with legends and lush trails. It\u2019s ideal for families or photographers looking for greenery and calm.<\/p><p data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3649\"><br data-start=\"4719\" data-end=\"4722\" \/><strong data-start=\"4722\" data-end=\"4737\">Don\u2019t miss:<\/strong> The boat ride and hanging bridge.<br data-start=\"4771\" data-end=\"4774\" \/><strong data-start=\"4774\" data-end=\"4788\">Best time:<\/strong> Monsoon and post-monsoon season.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f781967 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f781967\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc1651a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cc1651a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malayattoor_International_Shrine\"><\/span>Malayattoor International Shrine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28e6022 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28e6022\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3649\">A serene pilgrimage spot that\u2019s also a peaceful nature escape. You\u2019ll find winding forest roads, bird calls, and breathtaking views of the Periyar River below.<\/p><p data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3649\"><br data-start=\"5015\" data-end=\"5018\" \/><strong data-start=\"5018\" data-end=\"5031\">Distance:<\/strong> 45 km from Kochi.<br data-start=\"5049\" data-end=\"5052\" \/><strong data-start=\"5052\" data-end=\"5065\">Best for:<\/strong> Short treks and nature photography.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ef2a64 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3ef2a64\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a75255 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a75255\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thattekad_Bird_Sanctuary\"><\/span>Thattekad Bird Sanctuary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86ac43c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86ac43c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3649\">Known as Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, this is one of India\u2019s richest bird habitats. Even if you\u2019re not a birder, the greenery and silence will win you over.<\/p><p data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3649\"><br data-start=\"5300\" data-end=\"5303\" \/><strong data-start=\"5303\" data-end=\"5316\">Best for:<\/strong> Family trips and nature lovers.<br data-start=\"5348\" data-end=\"5351\" \/><strong data-start=\"5351\" data-end=\"5366\">Travel tip:<\/strong> Go early morning \u2014 you can hire a <strong data-start=\"5401\" data-end=\"5419\">Kochi Taxi cab<\/strong> with flexible waiting hours.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-525f362 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"525f362\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6467fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f6467fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cherai_Beach_Backwaters\"><\/span>Cherai Beach Backwaters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30bc812 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30bc812\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3649\">While Cherai Beach is popular, its backwaters are often overlooked. Cruise through narrow canals and coconut groves in a country boat.<\/p><p data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3649\"><br data-start=\"5623\" data-end=\"5626\" \/><strong data-start=\"5626\" data-end=\"5639\">Best for:<\/strong> Sunset photography and relaxing day trips.<br data-start=\"5682\" data-end=\"5685\" \/><strong data-start=\"5685\" data-end=\"5697\">Pro tip:<\/strong> Ask your driver to stop at a local seafood shack.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d11adc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0d11adc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d4af9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9d4af9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kodanad_Elephant_Training_Centre\"><\/span>Kodanad Elephant Training Centre<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6519345 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6519345\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/382734215_803621578431820_7601227776121454816_n.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Hidden Tourist Places Near Kochi \u2014 Kochi Taxi Sightseeing Guide\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MzA2MTMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9rb2NoaXRheGkuY28uaW5cL2Jsb2dcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzEwXC8zODI3MzQyMTVfODAzNjIxNTc4NDMxODIwXzc2MDEyMjc3NzYxMjE0NTQ4MTZfbi5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/382734215_803621578431820_7601227776121454816_n.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30613\" alt=\"Kochi Taxi parked near a scenic waterfall close to Kochi\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/382734215_803621578431820_7601227776121454816_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/382734215_803621578431820_7601227776121454816_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/382734215_803621578431820_7601227776121454816_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/382734215_803621578431820_7601227776121454816_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/382734215_803621578431820_7601227776121454816_n-540x540.jpg 540w, https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/382734215_803621578431820_7601227776121454816_n-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/382734215_803621578431820_7601227776121454816_n-108x108.jpg 108w, https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/382734215_803621578431820_7601227776121454816_n-153x153.jpg 153w, https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/382734215_803621578431820_7601227776121454816_n-204x204.jpg 204w, https:\/\/kochitaxi.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/382734215_803621578431820_7601227776121454816_n-288x288.jpg 288w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Explore secret destinations near Kochi with Kochi Taxi.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9620b60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9620b60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3649\">A short scenic drive from Kochi brings you to this riverside sanctuary where you can watch elephants being bathed and cared for.<\/p><p data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3649\"><br data-start=\"5925\" data-end=\"5928\" \/><strong data-start=\"5928\" data-end=\"5942\">Ideal for:<\/strong> Families and kids.<br data-start=\"5961\" data-end=\"5964\" \/><strong data-start=\"5964\" data-end=\"5977\">Distance:<\/strong> 45 km from Kochi.<br data-start=\"5995\" data-end=\"5998\" \/><strong data-start=\"5998\" data-end=\"6013\">Travel tip:<\/strong> Open 8 AM\u201311 AM and 2 PM\u20135 PM.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f17e2c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0f17e2c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d45484e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d45484e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kumbalangi_Village\"><\/span>Kumbalangi Village<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55e1a51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55e1a51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3649\">An eco-tourism model village just 20 minutes from Kochi city. 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