Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary: 12 km west of Kottayam town, on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, at Kumarakom

Vembanad Lake Vembanad Lake, one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia, is 12km west from Kottayam. 

Thekkady  (Periyar Tiger Reserve at Kumily): This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wild life at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake.

Vagamon 
It is a very ideal tourist spot surrounded by the greenery of tea gardens, beautiful meadows, deep puzzling valleys and dales. 

Munnar
One of the most popular hill stations in India, Located at 1600 Mts. above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India.