Yes, Munnar and Thekkady are the coolest Kerala spots to escape the summer heat, but they can be saturated with visitors. Here are a few alternate options.
Explore Gavi Dam and its rich wildlife, including tigers, elephants and birds, in this Pathanamthitta hill station.
Parunthumpara Viewpoint, Valanjamkanam waterfalls, Thrissanku Hills, Pattumala... Peermade is filled with 'cool climate spots' that are less crowded.
Meenmutty Waterfalls, Golden Valley, Peppara Sanctuary, and more have temperatures of less than 30 degrees, even in Ponmudi's summer.
This Wayanad spot is flanked by Chembra Peak, Pookot Lake and more, with lush greenery and a cool climate even in summer.
The spot where the hit Malayalam film 'Rekhachithram' was set, this Thrissur hill station has a panoramic view point, tea plantations and sanctuaries.