The world is full of beautiful and famous places. But at times, one wonders why we should travel half the way across the globe – when we have such beautiful places – which are almost as beautiful closer home. **Kuzhipilly beach and Phuket, Thailand** We bet most of you know about Phuket, but have you heard about the peaceful and serene Kuzhipilly beach near Ernakulam? [Also read: Have you been to these beaches?](http://travel.manoramaonline.com/travel/my-discovery/must-visit-beaches-on-your-trip-to-kerala.html) **Palakkad and Laos** Palakkad is known as the rice bowl of Kerala. See any similarities with Laos? **Munnar and Sri Lanka** If you have been to Munnar, this may come as a total surprise to you. Don't you think the tea estates look similar? [Go on a trip to Munnar](http://travel.manoramaonline.com/travel/getting-around-kerala/reasons-why-you-should-head-out-to-munnar-now.html) **Athirappilly and Niagra Waterfalls** Athirappilly Waterfalls, which has been featured in a lot of movies is known as India's Niagra. Read more about [Athirappilly Waterfalls](http://travel.manoramaonline.com/travel/getting-around-kerala/of-athirappilly-vazhachal-and-charpa-waterfalls-kerala.html) **Alappuzha and Venice** Before you are enthralled by the gondolas in the canals around Venice, take a cruise on the houseboats at Allapuzha. More about [Alappuzha](http://travel.manoramaonline.com/travel/getting-around-kerala/around-alappuzha-in-24-hours.html) **Also read**[Would you believe that these places are in Kerala](http://travel.manoramaonline.com/travel/my-discovery/places-unseen-kerala-idukki-marayoor-munnar-chokramudi-less-visited.html)
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