Title: Meenachil Travel Guide: Best of Meenachil, Kerala Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Meenachil](https://expedia.co.uk/Meenachil-Hotels.d723458755036336128.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Meenachil](https://expedia.co.uk/Meenachil-Holiday-Rentals.d723458755036336128.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Meenachil Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Meenachil.d723458755036336128.Car-Hire-Guide)[Meenachil Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Meenachil.d723458755036336128.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Meenachil Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![This is a very pretty landmark. There is a big catch. All around the mountains. The cool atmosphere is there](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130506/d69d1547-31b6-46e3-904c-0c22e59b058a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This is a very pretty landmark. There is a big catch. All around the mountains. The cool atmosphere is there](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130506/d69d1547-31b6-46e3-904c-0c22e59b058a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Amazing #Cool #Adventurous#Kerala#Gods own country#TakeAhike 😎😎😊🏔🏔⛰](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/723458755036336128/dc92a76b-923d-4349-8725-2fe8027e7bed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Illikal Kallu is a major tourist attraction spot in (Moonnilavu Village),Kottayam district of Kerala (India). Situated about 4000 feet above sea level, it is also one of the highest peak in the Western ghats. Illikal Kallu is a rock situated above Illikal Mala. The thing that makes this rock unique is that half of the rock has fallen off, and only the other half remains. The nearest city is Teekoy. Awesome #cool#trekking #adventure#TakeAhike ❄️🌧🌧🏔⛰😎](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/723458755036336128/ea6d4a5c-f2cb-4c4d-8594-a104bf5f9d73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Awesome 😎 #cool#adventure #TakeAhike#fog 🏔🗻❄️❄️🌧🌧](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/723458755036336128/636c08d3-4db3-4715-bab5-49350ed00099.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Meenachil Things to do - Top hotels in Meenachil - Top Holiday Rentals in Meenachil ![Le Meridien Kochi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/583800/583740/fa8501c9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Le Meridien Kochi Maradu Kanayannur Kerala £76 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Kanayannur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Forum Kochi Shopping Center and Kerala Folklore ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (368 reviews) Clean room, very helpful staff, breakfast menu was missing chicken the second day which was brought to the attention, spa was so refreshing and relaxing, overall stay was great Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=583740&PinnedHotelID=583740&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=723458755036336128) ![Crowne Plaza Kochi by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5280000/5276000/5275933/28e7169b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza Kochi by IHG XI/641A Kundanoor Junction Kanayannur Kerala £76 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Kanayannur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Forum Kochi Shopping Center and Kerala Folklore ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (223 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=5275933&PinnedHotelID=5275933&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=723458755036336128) ![UDS Backwater Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31830000/31820300/31820271/339723d7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### UDS Backwater Resort Miyyath Punnamada Road Ambalapuzha Kerala £103 10 Mar - 11 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ponnumthuruthu Island and Mullakkal Rajarajeswari ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (34 reviews) Staff were excellent, hotel was beautiful. Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=31820271&PinnedHotelID=31820271&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=723458755036336128) [See all 637 properties in Meenachil](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=723458755036336128) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![My Home, a peaceful place for Stay...](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90250000/90243400/90243325/ee1a7c65_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### My Home, a peaceful place for Stay... Teekoy KL Stay at this cottage in Meenachil. Popular attractions Poonjar Palace and Vagamon Kurishumala Church are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Meenachil-Hotels-My-Home.h90243325.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy Houseboats](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22520000/22517400/22517341/c75c8483_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy Houseboats Punnamada Finishing Point Road, Cosy Ambalapuzha Kerala Stay at this spa houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ... 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) The boathouse staff was excellent. They were very courteous and accommodating. Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alappuzha-Hotels-Cosy-Houseboats.h22517341.Hotel-Information) ![Royal Boathouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112522800/112522754/w1024h678x0y1-cfb1e8d2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal Boathouse Finishing Point Cosy Castle Ambalapuzha KL Stay at this houseboat in Ambalapuzha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Ponnumthuruthu ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Nice backwater experience All the staff are friendly and very helpful. The other families we stayed in were also good. We had a fun backwater experience. The restaurant food was also very tasty.The room's also very cmfortable. Reviewed on 27 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ambalapuzha-Hotels-Royal-Boathouse.h112522754.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Meenachil](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=723458755036336128&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Meenachil hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=723458755036336128&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=723458755036336128&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=723458755036336128&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=723458755036336128&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=723458755036336128&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=723458755036336128&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Poonjar Palace After visiting Poonjar Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Meenachil. Amble around the area's forests or visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Poonjar-Palace-Pala.d553248621562260418.Attraction) #### Vagamon Kurishumala Church Find out about the history of Vagamon when you take a trip to Vagamon Kurishumala Church. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vagamon-Kurishumala-Church-Pala.d553248635998061846.Attraction) #### Thangalpara You can learn about the history of Vagamon when you stop by Thangalpara. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thangalpara-Meenachil.d974582987152699392.Attraction) ## Cities near Meenachil ![The drive from the beaches to the mountains is about 4 hours. It is dotted with small picturesque villages. The landscape and the fauna changes from palm trees to rubber to spice & tea gardens.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034176/c2a3c861-0f1e-4aac-ba66-ef0faafea6b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kottayam ![Scenic view from the Nadukani Pavilion, offering a picturesque landscape spanning the sparkling waters of Muvattupuzha River, Idukki Valley, Kerala](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125899/f12aac4b-bd1f-45ab-b306-ed34a79232c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Thodupuzha ![Driving through the tea gardens of Munnar in Kerala #Elsewhere](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000463944/5b1fde8a-cd4d-4e37-9663-2b3aa06942d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kanjirappally - Cities near Meenachil - Places of interest [Kottayam](https://expedia.co.uk/Kottayam.dx180590)[Thodupuzha](https://expedia.co.uk/Thodupuzha.dx6125899)[Muvattupuzha](https://expedia.co.uk/Muvattupuzha.dx3000004435)[Kanjirappally](https://expedia.co.uk/Kanjirappally.dx3000463944)[Ramapuram](https://expedia.co.uk/Ramapuram.dx553248635709557937)[Kummannoor](https://expedia.co.uk/Kummannoor.dx553248635975856807) - [Marari Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Marari-Beach-India.d553248621532734817.Attraction) - [Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chottanikkara-Bhagavathy-Temple-Kanayannur.d553248621532738087.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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