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Kerala, “God’s own country”, has plenty of gorgeous flora, fascinating valleys, quaint hamlets, pristine landscapes, sparkling backwaters, and majestic mountains. Truly a traveler’s paradise, enticing tourists from all over India and abroad. Kanthalloor is such a tranquil and adorable village, where you can chill out and enjoy a charming time with your family and friends and even solo. September through March are the best time to visit Kanthalloor. The village was especially lovely and at its peak during this time. Because of its elevation of roughly 5000 feet above sea level, the most of the year is spent with pleasant and comfortable weather.

Irachil Para Water Falls

rachil Para waterfalls is located at Kovilkadavu, on the way to Kanthalloor from Marayoor in Idukki district of Kerala. Water dropping from a height of about 300 meters without much force.

Bhramaram View Point

Kanthallor Viewpoint is located in the Kanthallor village, Idukki distrit. It is an ideal place to capture the beauty of Kanthalloor. You will get a 360° view from there. This place is so calm and since it's not that much explored as other places. The shooting of Mohanlal's Bhramaram took place here.

Kanthalloor Waterfalls

Kanthalloor Waterfalls situated in the Kanthalloor village of Idukki district. This waterfall drops from a height of 20 meters. You can take a bath in the pool below if you are alright with the temperature of the water.

Eravikulam National Park

A former hunting preserve of the British planters, the Park today exemplifies wildlife at its best. It was declared a Sanctuary in 1975 with the intention of protecting the indigenous population of Nilgiri Tahr (highly endangered mountain goat)

Muniyara Dolmens - Anakottapara Park

Muniyara (also known as Dolmens) are structures built up using large stones. The structure consists of several huge stones that are covered by a single large stone on top called the cap stone. Some of the Muniyaras consist of several burial chambers while some contain just a single chamber.

Sandalwood Forest

The Hub of Sandalwood Trees. Marayoor, located forty km from Munnar, is a rain shadow village lying in the eastern side of the Western Ghats and is bordered by the neighbouring state Tamil Nadu. Marayoor is the only place in Kerala with a natural growth of sandalwood trees.

Marayoor

A lush green area surrounded by a fence in a hilly area, Marayoor Best Kanthalloor Tourist Spot is the only place in Kerala where sandalwood trees grow naturally. It is also a famous archaeological site. Marayoor has grottoes and caves with frescoes and relics. These caves are considered sacred as saints are believed to have meditated here in the past.

Kundala Dam

Kundala Dam best Kanthalloor Tourist Spot is a picturesque place 14 kilometers from Kanthalur forest on route through Mannavan shola. Boating facilities are available here. This route can also be taken to Munnar, 20 km away.

Mannavan Shola

Located near Kanthalloor, Mannavan Shola best Kanthalloor Tourist Spot is the largest shola forest in Kerala. Evergreen rainforests are home to many rare and common animals, birds and plants. On October 22, 1901, the erstwhile Travancore state government ordered this 14 square kilometer unique ecosystem to be included as a reserve forest.

Thoovanam Water Falls

This beautiful Thoovanam Water Falls Kanthalloor Tourist Spot is located in the Chinnar Reserve. The stunning surroundings make it a great spot for picnicking and hiking. It can be reached by jeep or on foot through the forest. You might even get a chance to see some animals during the waterfall hike.

Chinnar Wild life Sanctuary

Chinnar Wild life Sanctuary Kanthalloor Tourist Spot is one of the famous sanctuaries in Kerala and shares a border with the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. Established in 1984, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the sanctuaries in the entire Western Ghats for its ecological, floristic, landscape and cultural significance.