Unexplored & Pristine
Hidden gems away from tourist crowds
Nelliampathy
Kerala
Tucked away in the Palakkad district, Nelliampathy is Kerala's best-kept secret. Rolling tea and orange plantations stretch as far as the eye can see, cloaked in mist each morning. Unlike Munnar or Ooty, here you will find peaceful trails, zero crowds, and the intoxicating scent of citrus in the air.
Sirumalai
Tamil Nadu
Rising to 1650 metres above Dindigul, Sirumalai is Tamil Nadu's most underrated hill escape. Dense shola forests, coffee estates draped in mist, and a rich diversity of birds make this a paradise for nature lovers. What makes it truly special? You might be the only traveller on the trail.
Ponmudi
Kerala
Just 55 km from Thiruvananthapuram, Ponmudi unfolds like a dream — 22 hairpin bends of jaw-dropping scenery leading to a misty summit at 1100 metres. Called the Golden Peak, it offers stunning valley views, spice gardens, and a peaceful retreat that feels a world away from the city.
Megamalai
Tamil Nadu
One of the least visited wild places in South India, Megamalai — meaning High Wavy Mountains — sits at over 1500 metres in the Western Ghats. Lush tea estates, cardamom groves, and a thriving leopard population make this extraordinary for wildlife lovers and seekers of true solitude.
Thenmalai
Tamil Nadu
A hidden hill station in the Tirunelveli district, Thenmalai is famed for its wild honey production and rich forest cover. Tribal communities here have sustainably harvested forest honey for generations. The rolling hills, seasonal waterfalls, and untouched forest trails offer a true off-the-beaten-path experience.
Attapadi
Kerala
A remote tribal valley in Palakkad, Attapadi is home to the indigenous Irula, Muduga, and Kurumba communities. Surrounded by the Silent Valley forest, this is raw, unfiltered India — ancient traditions, organic farming, and landscapes that have barely changed in centuries.
Masinagudi
Tamil Nadu
Sitting at the foothills of the Nilgiris, Masinagudi is your gateway to the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. Wake up to the sounds of elephants, spot gaur and deer from your resort, and breathe the freshest forest air in Tamil Nadu — wildlife immersion without the crowds of Ooty.
Vattavada
Kerala
Perched at 2200 metres near Munnar, Vattavada is nicknamed the Little Israel of India for its extraordinary cool climate that supports apple, plum, and exotic vegetable farming. The sight of apple orchards in Kerala makes this one of the most surprising destinations in all of South India.
Kanthalloor
Kerala
Often called the Kashmir of Kerala, Kanthalloor sits at an altitude where apples, pears, and strawberries thrive. In season, the entire village becomes a fragrant orchard. The climate here is dramatically different from the rest of Kerala — crisp, cool, and utterly refreshing.
Kuttikanam
Kerala
Nestled in the Peerumade hills, Kuttikanam is a mosaic of spice plantations, tea estates, and sweeping valley views. Sip fresh cardamom tea on a misty morning while watching clouds drift through the valleys below — a simple, soul-restoring experience that city life rarely offers.
Gavi
Kerala
Deep inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve, Gavi is one of Kerala's finest eco-tourism destinations. Accessible only through forest permits, this pristine wilderness shelters elephants, tigers, rare birds, and the spectacular Gavi Lake. Staying here means waking up to absolute silence — interrupted only by birdsong.