It doesn’t matter where you are in any corner of Kerala, as you will find Eco-tourism destination everywhere. Here is the district wise list.
With its mighty mountains, timeless beaches and serene backwaters, Kerala’s 38,863 sq.km land offers terrains that differ in settings and flavour.
Ecotourism takes on a different hue in God’s Own Country where travellers are greeted with picture-postcard villages and an opportunity to savour nature from close quarters. Kerala is blessed with 17 wildlife sanctuaries, 5 national parks, 44 rivers and 19 serial sites of Western Ghats that fall under the UNESCO World Heritage list. Kerala, with its staggering greenery, myriad waterways and enchanting traditions, is a timeless gift. Its endless shoreline,
impenetrable forests and night-long art forms, are waiting to be rediscovered. In the following pages, we will help you comprehend the concept of a conscious traveller, and highlight the many experiences that make Kerala a sustainable destination.
Thiruvananthapuram
- PONMUDI
- NEYYAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
- PEPPARA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
- ARIPPA
- KOTTUR
- KALLAR
- MANKAYAM
Kollam
- THENMALA
- PALARUVI WATERFALLS
- SHENDURNEY WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
- KUMBHAVURUTTY & MANALAR
Pathanamthitta
- Gavi
- KONNI
- ADAVI
Idduki
- ERAVIKULAM NATIONAL PARK
- PERIYAR TIGER RESERVE
- THEKKADY
- CHELLARKOVIL
- CHINNAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
- MARAYOOR
- MEESAPULIMALA
- Pambadum shoal
- Rhodo valley
- Thommankuthu
- IDUKKI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
- Mathikettan Shola
- Anamudi Shola
- Mannavan Shola
- Viripara
- Kurinjimala
Ernakulam
- Thattekkad
- Bhoothathankettu
- Abhyaranyam
- Mangalavanam
- Paniyeli Poru
- Mulamkuzhy
Thrissur
- Athirappally and vazhachal
- Chimmony
- Peechi-Vazhni
Palakkad
- Silent Valley
- Parambikulam
- Nelliyampathy
- Meenavallam
- Dhoni
- Anagan mala
- Choolanur
Malappuram
- Nilambur Nedumkayam
- Adyanpara
- Kozhipara
Kozhijode
- Malabar wildlife sanctuary
- Kakkayam
- Peruvannamuzni
- Thusharagiri Waterfalls
- Kadalundi
- Janakikad
Waynad
- Waynad wildlife sanctuary
- Muthanha – Tholpetty
- Banasura sagar dam
- Thirunelli
- Kuruvandeep
- Kanthanpara
Kannur
- Patihalmala
- Aralam
- Kanjirakolli
Kasaragod
- Ranipuram hills
Options of activities
- trekking
- Camping
- Wild safari
- Jungal stying
- Night safari
- Jeep riding
- Cave visit
- Village tour
- Bird watching
- Boating
- Pedal boating
- Waterfalls
- Mountain biking
- Natural Trail
- Adventure park
- Tea garden visit
- Tribal visit
- Bamboo rafting
- Rock climbing
- Handicraft shopping
- Nilambur teak museum
Do’s
- Wear clothes having forest-friendly colors like green, brown and Khaki. Early mornings and late afternoons are the ideal time to visit forests.
- Follow the rules and guidelines of the place you are visiting. Be alert at all times.
- Seek the assistance of forest guards/VSS, EDC guides while going into the forests.
- While enjoying adventurous activities, follow the safety guidelines.
- Use flashless camera in wildlife parks. Flashes can make animals angry.
Always carry drinking water, snacks, and other refreshments. - Carry a first aid kit with medicines for common ailments
- Carry a notepad, flashlight, roadmaps, bus/train/airline timetables for convenience destinations before making the trip.
Don’ts - Don’t litter. Dispose of the waste properly.
- Don’t smoke. Ecotourism places are mostly no-smoking zones.
- Don’t wear bright colours or strong perfumes. It might infuriate animals in the park.
- Don’t try to explore unfamiliar things at the destinations
- Don’t travel alone in areas such as Elephant Reserves
- Don’t disturb or tease animals.
