Skip Munnar And Visit These 8 Places In Kerala With Lesser Crowds

1. Silent Valley National Park

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2. Gavi, Periyar

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3. Nelliampathy

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4. Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

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5. Vagamon

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6. Njarakkal Beach

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7. Poovar Island

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8. Kanthanpara Waterfalls

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