7 Must-Visit Places in Kerala

February 19, 2024 By Char Dham Yatra

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7. Varkala

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6. Munnar

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5. Periyar National Park

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10 Man Made Wonders of the World

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4. Marari Beach

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3. Kerala Backwaters

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2. Muziris

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1. Fort Kochi

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