Skip Munnar And Head To These 8 Offbeat Destinations In Kerala

1. Gavi

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2. Nelliyampathy

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3. Peermade

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4. Ponmudi

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5. Silent Valley

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6. Ranipuram

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7. Thenmala

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8. Vagamon

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