The God’s Own Country,
Kerala has some extremely beautiful tourist destinations to hold the attention of global
tourists. There are hill-stations, backwaters, commercial cities, hamlets, and
much more to explore. Rich culture and heritage of Kerala also attracts
nature lovers from all over the world. Once you set foot in the beautiful
paradise, all other things seem inconsequential.
Most of the metro cities pale in comparison of Kerala in terms of
beauty. Apt for family vacations, romantic getaways and honeymoon, it has a
bounty of beauty and engaging activities. And here are the best places to visit in Kerala that
must be a part of your travel plan.
1. Alleppey
A houseboat vacation is what people look for on their visit to Alleppey.
There are expanses of paddy fields, quaint chapels, interesting fishing
villages, lakes filled with water lilies which make for some of the best places
to see in Kerala.
2. Munnar
Munnar is a hill station that has become one of the best places to visit
in Kerala for honeymoon. Popular Tourist attraction are TATA Tea Museum,
Meesapulimala, Blossom Park, Pothamedu ViewPoint, Life of Pi Church, Attukal
Waterfalls, Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Top Station, Marayoor Dolmens, Indo Swiss
Dairy Farm, Kundala Lake, Lockhart Gap, Mattupetty Dam, Anamudi, and Eravikulam
National Park.
3. Kumarakom
Kumarakom is a quiet little hamlet with alluring sceneries, ever
pleasant weather and exotic flora and fauna. Kumarakom holds a special
spot in the list of best of Kerala’s sightseeing places. The tempting
waterways, decorated lakes, aromatic coconut grooves, fresh paddy fields, thick mangrove forests, delightful authentic food, and unpolluted freshness of the air add to the list. Popular tourist attraction are Kumarakom Bird
Sanctuary, Kumarakom Backwaters, Aruvikkuzhi waterfall, Juma Masjid,
Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple, Vembanad Lake, Bay Island Driftwood Museum,
Valiyapally, Cheriyapally, Kumarakom Beach, and Pathiramal Island.
4. Wayanad
Wayanad is one of the greenest places to visit in Kerala. Enriched with
godly beauty, serene atmosphere and rich culture, Wayanad is a perfect mix of
nature and man-made heritage. After all, the place is famous for its richness
in cultures, traditions and tribal heritage. Small, unnamed waterfalls, that
line the city haphazardly, add to the place’s charm. Popular tourist
attractions are Thusharagiri Waterfalls, Thirunelli Temple, Banasura Hill,
Lakkidi View Point, P Kuruvadweep, Puliyarmala Jain Temple, Kabini, Papanashini
River and Padinjarathara Dam.
5. Thekkady
Thekkady is simply a heaven hidden in thick
forests and wild vegetation. You get to see the near extinct species of animals
including tigers, sambars, gaurs and lion tailed macaques. Also, there are
elephants, lions, deers, bisons, boars, and the Great Indian tigers. Probably,
the most favored among the Kerala’s tourist places, Thekkady boasts of abundant
beauty and exotic wildlife. Its trekking path from Moozhiyar to Thekkady Gavi is one of the
most popular trails in South India. Boating and wildlife observation are two of
the favorite pastimes in Thekkady.
Popular tourist attractions are Lake, Kadathanadan Kalari Centre,
Elephant Junction, Deepa World Spice and Ayurvedic Garden, Kumily,
Ramakkalmedu, Mullaperiyar Dam, Periyar Tiger Trail, Mudra Cultural Centre,
Vandiperiyar, Chellarkovil, Murikkady, and Vandanmedu.
6. Kovalam
Kovalam is famous for its New Year
celebrations, deep strong massages, Ayurvedic treatments, sunbathing fests, and
water sports like parasailing. It has a crescent shaped coastline which is
always buzzing with activities. People from different countries, cultures, and
states come together and add to the beauty of the place. Popular
attractions are Lighthouse Beach, Hawah Beach, The Lighthouse, Samudra Beach,
Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple, Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium, Halcyon Castle,
Akkulam Lake, Vizhinjam Fishing Harbor, Kovalam Jama Masjid, Vellayani Lake,
Karamana River, Aruvikkara, Rock Cut Caves, and Valiathura Pier.
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