Kovalam
Take a day trip from Kovalam to the Neyyar Dam and its surrounding wildlife sanctuary, where crocodile-breeding centres, lion safari parks, and a deer park coexist within a stunning forested dam backdrop. The boat ride on the reservoir surrounded by the Western Ghats is deeply scenic.
Combine the Neyyar trip with a visit to Sivananda Ashram nearby — one of India's oldest and most respected yoga institutions.