Munnar, 130km east of Kochi and 110km north (4hr 30min by bus) of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, is the centre of Keralas principal tea-growing region. Munnar rises as three mountain streams merge Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Thekkady is one of the major destinations of the state of Kerala, the Gods own country. Due to its unmatched natural beauty and serenity, this small town is visited by a large number of tourists every year. Kovalam is unarguably a place to chill out in India. It not only attracts tourists from India, but overseas as well. Kovalam is a well-known beach town situated near Thiruvananthapuram (past Trivandrum), the capital city of Kerala. Alleppey, which is also famously known as Alappuzha is beautiful backwater destination in Kerala. Due to its beautiful nature and water ways, it is also known as Venice of East. When you step into Alleppey, you will be welcomed with lagoons, canals as well as lakes. They are also considered as the lifeline of this amazing destination. Cochin is a South Indian destination that has served as an important colonial port since the 16th century. Its considered to be the cultural hub of Kerala, with contributions from Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish and Christian communities. Known for its sites as well as shopping and nightlife, Cochin is one of the best-loved tourist destinations in the region.