Alappuzha — famous for House Boats, is 30 km away.
Munnar — a hill resort in Idukki District, is 130 km east. And on the way to Munnar are
Kallil Temple — an old Jain temple but now a Hindu temple is 53 km from Perumbavoor.
Kodanadu — elephant training centre.
Bhoothathankettu — dam, 8 km northeast of Kothamangalam.
Thattekkad — bird sanctuary near Bhoothathankettu.
Idukki District — a hilly region with lots of hill resorts, on the way to Idukki are Thommankutthu waterfalls in Idukki District via Muvattupuzha.
Athirappilly Waterfalls — near Chalakudy, Thrissur
Thekkady
Kumarakom in Kottayam
Guruvayoor and Thrissur
Ooty, Kodaikanal, Yercaud in Tamil Nadu
Lakshadweep — is 5 day seasonal cruise from the Cochin port.
Cherai Beach — some 25 km away from Cochin city near North Paravur and its beautiful with a nice beach and local cousine.