From the enthralling backwaters and serene hinterland, to lush green rainforests and captivating cities, Kerala is the wonderland that will keep you spellbound every step of the way. The vast landmass is actually packed with awe-inspiring landmarks to see and countless blood-pumping activities to partake in. The places to visit in Kerala are boundless! Each corner of Kerala is so packed with points of interest that even residents of Kerala usually take a lifetime to discover its numerous charms, let alone tourists. It\u2019s a cabinet of natural wonders and a roller coaster ride of urbanities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is Kerala on your bucket list for your next holiday trip?\nAre you looking for things to do and the best places to visit in Kerala? Owing\nto its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, idyllic climate and affordable\ncosts, Kerala is a hotspot for many tourists from around the world. No surprise\nthat this Indian beauty is one of the most popular travel destinations in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are so many attractions in the country that you could\nspend a lifetime there and still not see them all. So, here is a list of the\ntop twelve inspirational places to visit which you simply can\u2019t miss on your\nfirst, second or even third trip to Kerala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Munnar rarely needs an introduction these days. It is the best\nhill station in Kerala and a perfect gateway for couples, families, group of\nfriends or solo travellers. As an urban landscape, it stands shoulder to\nshoulder with Malaysia, as the most recognizable region with an immeasurable\ncultural impact. Infinite expanse of tea-plantations, green valleys, meadows\nand mountains combined with varied flora and fauna add to the beauty of this\nplace. Situated at an altitude of 6000 ft in the Idukki district of Kerala, Munnar\nis one of the best tourist destinations in India and a favourite honeymoon\ndestination among newlyweds. It has also won the award for the best destination\nfor romance by Lonely Planet. Nevertheless, Munnar is a great destination for\ncouples where everything around you is calm, magical and relaxing and\nfurthermore you are surely surrounded by heavenly scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since this hill station is one of the most visited honeymoon\ndestinations in India, so you might want to book early to ensure a spot on our tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best time to visit in\nMunnar<\/strong>: November to February<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tourist places to\nvisit in Munnar<\/strong>: Tata Tea Museum, Attukad Waterfalls, Chithirapuram View\nPoint, Top Station, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Rajamala\nWildlife Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Marayoor Sandal Reserve, Kundala\nLake, Tea Plantations, Anamudi Peak, Pothamedu View Point <\/p>\n\n\n\n Things to visit in\nMunnar<\/strong>: Visit tea plantations, sightseeing, boating, wildlife safari,\ntrekking, waterfalls, Ayurveda and spa massages, authentic Kerala cuisine <\/p>\n\n\n\n With no doubt, Varkala is one of the top 12 places to visit\nin Kerala. You could easily be forgiven for falling in love with Varkala as\nsoon as you arrive in town. Varkala is a coastal and pilgrim town located 51 km\nnorth of Thiruvananthapuram. The famous Varakala beach has dramatic towering\ncliffs that stand like silent patrols, guarding the sparkling waters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All in all, Varkala is a great place to visit in Kerala as\nit offers travellers the ability to explore an interesting city as well as\nenjoy some fantastic nature. With beaches, waterfalls and epic views, Varkala is\na must do for any bushwalker, rock climber or nature lover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best time to visit\nVarkala<\/strong>: September to February<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tourist places to\nvisit in Varkala<\/strong>: Papanasam Beach (Varkala Beach), Janardhana Temple, Sivagiri\nMutt, Golden Island, Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple, Anjengo Fort, Ponnumthuruthu\nIsland, Varkala Aquarium, Kilimanoor Palace<\/p>\n\n\n\n Things to do in\nVarkala<\/strong>: Fort and Light house, water sports, shopping sightseeing, Varkala\nculture center, local cuisine, aquarium, yoga<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wayanad selfies \u2014 need we say more? Nowhere quite compares\nto the stunning beauty of Wayanad. Wayanad is home to India\u2019s largest earthen\ndam, the Banasura Sagar and two of the best wildlife sanctuaries in the country;\nthe Muthanga wildlife sanctuary and Tholpetty wildlife sanctuary. For the\ntourist, Wayanad opens up an enormous opportunity to delve deeper into its\nhistory, tradition and natural beauty. Rocky hills, valleys, white water\nsprings and wild dense forests, together with its wildlife sanctuaries and\nwaterfalls, offer ample opportunities for adventure and recreations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It really is heaven on earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best time to visit in\nWayanad<\/strong>: September to March <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tourist places to\nvisit in Wayanad<\/strong>: Phantom Rock, Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary, Banasura\nSagar Dam, Edakkal Caves, Chembra Peak, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Neelimala\nView Point, Pookot Lake, Thirunelly Temple, Wayanad Heritage Museum, Meenmutty\nwaterfalls<\/p>\n\n\n\n Things to do in\nWayanad<\/strong>: Tea and spice plantations, camping, nature walk, wildlife safari, sightseeing,\nwaterfalls<\/p>\n\n\n\n Situated on the west coast of India, Trivandrum also known\nas Thiruvananthapuram in the local language is undoubtedly a beautiful capital\nand possibly one of the most beautiful ones in the world. Trivandrum is also\none of the fastest developing cities in Kerala and a major IT hub in South\nIndia. Additionally, the capital city is one of the cleanliest urban\ncommunities in India. Backwaters, tidal ponds, serene shorelines add to its\nappeal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The capital of Kerala has really a lot to offer not only to\nits first-time visitors but also to its returners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best time to visit\nTrivandrum<\/strong>: October to February<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tourist places to\nvisit in Trivandrum<\/strong>: Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Agasthyakoodam, Kuthiramalika\n(Puthenmalika) Palace Museum, Kovalam Beach, Poovar Island, Ponmudi,\nShanghumukham Beach, Neyyar Dam, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Napier Museum<\/p>\n\n\n\n Things to do in\nTrivandrum<\/strong>: Pilgrim centres, beaches, wild life sanctuaries, hill stations,\nsightseeing, shopping<\/p>\n\n\n\n You cannot visit Kerala and miss a chance to go cruising on\nthe backwaters! That is why you must head off to Alleppey, one of the best\nplaces to visit in Kerala year-round for its spectacular backwaters. Popularly\nknown as the \u2018Venice of East\u2019, Alleppey (Alappuzha) is famed for its tranquil\nbackwaters and fishing harbours. If you\u2019re yearning for some peace and quiet\nafter indulging in the bustle of Kerala\u2019s big cities, locals recommend paying Alleppey\na visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For a really authentic adventure book one of the houseboat cruises\n\u2013 this offers an emotive journey into the heart of the God\u2019s own country,\nKerala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best time to visit\nAlleppey<\/strong>: September to February <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tourist places to\nvisit in Alleppey<\/strong>: Alapuzzha Beach, Alappuzha Lighthouse, Kumarakom Bird\nSanctuary, St Andrew\u2019s Church, Kumarakom Backwaters, Marari Beach, Pathiramanal\nIsland, Punnamada Lake, Sree Krishna Swamy Temple<\/p>\n\n\n\n Things to do in\nAlleppey<\/strong>: Houseboat cruise, rejuvenate with Ayurveda massages, savor\nauthentic Kerala cuisines like Uduppi breakfast, watching Snake boat race and\nElephant parade, birdwatching, sightseeing<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kerala is one of the most diverse states in the country, and\nKochi reflects that in its coastal beauty, multiculturalism, cuisine and ethos that\nblends modernity with tradition, while harboring back to an old-world colonial\nspirit. Few of the city\u2019s highlights are Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, the\nJewish synagogues and the massive cantilevered Chinese fishing nets that dot\nthe coast. Of course, there are many other sights to attract you to the great\ncity of Kerala, but the Chinese Fishing Net is probably the most iconic. It’s\nso well-preserved that wandering the city streets feels like stepping back in\ntime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best time to visit\nKochi<\/strong>: October to March <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tourist places in\nKochi<\/strong>: Mattancherry Palace, Fort Kochi, Cherai Beach, Bolghatty &\nVypeen Islands, Malayattoor, Lulu Shopping Mall, Marine Drive, Hill Palace\nMuseum, Pardesi Synagogue, Willingdon Island<\/p>\n\n\n\n Things to do in Kochi<\/strong>:\nShop for spices, banana chips, watch Kathakali traditional dance performance, toss\na Chinese fishing net, enjoy Ayurveda spa treatment, take a ferry ride<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kumarakom looks like a tiny town that has been taken\nstraight out of a fairy-tale book. Nestled on the on the quiet shores of Lake\nVembanad, exploring this place is a beautiful experience. Boasting a labyrinth\nof lakes, canals and rivulets and home to varied wildlife, Kumarakom is a place\nyou will want to visit more than once in your lifetime. It\u2019s hard to point out\na specific area on this fascinating land, simply because every square inch of\nit is so wondrous. Therefore, if you are planning to visit Kerala, Kumarakom\nshould definitely be on your list of the top places to visit in Kerala. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t just visit Kumarakom for a day. Stay a night or two and, sit back and breathe\nin the fresh air and enjoy the tranquility of this beautiful Vembanad Lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best time to visit\nKumarakom<\/strong>: September to March <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tourist places to\nvisit in Kumarakom<\/strong>: Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Pathiramanal Island, Vembanad\nLake, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, Kumarakom Backwaters, Juma Masjid, Ettumanoor\nMahadeva Temple, Bay Island Driftwood Museum<\/p>\n\n\n\n Things to do in\nKumarakom<\/strong>: Boating, fishing, sightseeing, bird spotting, waterfalls,\nexplore village life <\/p>\n\n\n\n There couldn\u2019t be a list of inspirational tourist destinations\nin Kerala without mentioning Thekkady. Located in the central part of Kerala,\nThekkady is a popular hill station and home to one of the largest Tiger Reserves\nin the country. The variety between the mountains and sea provides the visitors\nwith some breathtaking views. In addition to the most beautiful and mind\nsoothing view, the aromas and the fresh sea air also adds on to the beauty.\nHence this is one of the ideal spots to be at if in Kerala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re visiting Thekkady, an excursion to the Periyar\nWildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve is considered an obligatory rite of\npassage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best time to visit\nThekkady<\/strong>: October to February <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tourist places in\nThekkady<\/strong>: Periyar Lake, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve, Gavi\nForest, Vandiperiyar, Kadathanadan Kalari Centre, Mangala Devi Kannahi Temple,\nMurikkady<\/p>\n\n\n\n Things to do in\nThekkady<\/strong>: Wildlife safari, elephant ride, visit spice plantations,\ntrekking, tribal dance and museum, nature walk <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also known as Calicut, Kozhikode, the multi-cultured\ncoastline city of Kerala, is all about gorgeous natural beauty. For ravishing\nscenery, lush green rainforests and quint villages oozing storybook charm, it\u2019s\nhard to beat Kozhikode. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The city was once called the \u2018City of Spices\u2019 for its part\nas a chief trading point of eastern spices. Kozhikode in Kerala offers visitors\na chance to blend into its ancient and cultural past. With a large number of\nbeaches, waterfalls and adventure activities, Kozhikode is one among the best\ncity of tourist attractions in Kerala. Be it winter or summer, it offers a\nmemorable vacation packed with a number of activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Best time to visit\nKozhikode<\/strong>: October to March <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tourist places to\nvisit in Kozhikode<\/strong>: Beypore Beach, Thusharagiri Waterfalls, Thali Temple, S.M.\nStreet (Sweet Meat Street or the Mittai Therivu), Kakkayam Dam, Mananchira\nSquare, Kariyathumpara, Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, Mishkal Mosque, Regional\nScience Centre and Planetarium, Thikkoti Lighthouse, Sarovaram Bio Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n Things to do in Kozhikode<\/strong>:\nExplore backwaters, beach hopping, nature walk, bird spotting, waterfalls,\ntrekking <\/p>\n\n\n\n Located in the south Indian state of Kerala, Idukki\nsurprises its visitors with its charm and beauty and has a cooler climate than\nmost other districts of Kerala. The rigid valleys, winding streams, and the enchanting\nrivers of Periyar, Thalayar and Thodupuzhayar and their offshoots make Idukki a\nmust visit destination in Kerala. Being the second largest district in Kerala,\nmore than 95% of its area is covered by emerald green forests and rugged\nmountains. Boasting plentiful tourist attractions like hill stations, wild life\nsanctuaries, elephant rides, spice plantations and mountain treks, Idukki must\nbe part of your itinerary planning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For a chance to experience massive fun and excitement,\nexplore the backwaters and you\u2019ll see Idukki\u2019s natural beauty and charm from\nthe water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Best time to visit\nIdukki<\/strong>: October to February<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tourist places to\nvisit in Idukki<\/strong>: Idukki Arch Dam, Thommankuthu Waterfalls, Ramakkalmedu, Ervikulam\nNational Park, Anayirankal Dam Reserve, Sita Devi Lake, Panchalimedu, Cheeyappara\nWaterfalls, Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, Meesapulimala, Nedumkandam Hills<\/p>\n\n\n\n Things to do in\nIdukki<\/strong>: Bird spotting, water sports, plantation tour, waterfalls, trekking,\nsightseeing<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nestled in the southern tip of India, Kannur is a charming\ncoastal city with gorgeous beaches, lovely parks, and lots of entertaining\nopportunities. Formerly known as Cannanore or Portuguese name Cananor, this\ncity is a delightful place to visit for all seasons. Kannur is well-known for\nits native art form \u201cTheyyam\u201d, which is unlike any other dance form, a ritual\nperformed in ancient shrines. Muzhappilangad Beach and Payyambalam Beach, the\nlongest drive-in beaches in Asia are the major tourist attractions of Kannur. Interestingly,\nAsia\u2019s largest and the world\u2019s third largest Naval Academy is situated at\nEzhimala, Kannur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Best time to visit\nKannur<\/strong>: November to February<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tourist places to\nvisit in Kannur<\/strong>: St. Angelo Fort, Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach, Kannur\nBeach, Arakkal Museum, Mappila Bay, Kannur Lighthouse, Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary,\nParassinikkadavu Snake Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n Things to do in\nKannur<\/strong>: watch a Theyyam Performance, wildlife safari, adventure activities\nlike wave runner, banana boat ride, Paithalmala trekking, boating, sightseeing<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re planning a trip to Kerala, you shouldn\u2019t leave Kasargod\noff your list. It is so beautiful and there is so much to see and do here that\nyou could easily spend a few days staying in this picturesque town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Snuggled in the northernmost state of Kerala, Kasaragod is a\nplace that is just waiting to be explored. It is blessed with virgin beaches, strategic\nforts, architecturally distinctive temples, pristine backwaters, cultural and historically\ndiscoveries and offers the best of greenery and natural beauty as it is surrounded\nby three forest districts, namely Dakshin Kannada, Kannur and Kodagu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to its peaceful atmosphere, divine green beauty, calm\nwaterways and the superb views of the Western Ghats & the Arabian Sea,\nKasargod draws countless tourists every season from all over the world. The\nhighlights of the region is the Bekal Fort, the biggest fort in the entire\nstate of Kerala imposing circular boundary that spreads to over 40 acre of land\nrunning into the Arabian sea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Best time to visit\nKasargod<\/strong>: September to January<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tourist Places to\nvisit in Kasargod<\/strong>: Bekal Fort (fort, beach & Water Park), Madhur\nTemple, Kottancheri Hills, Ranipuram Hill Station, Ananthapura Temple, Chandragiri\nFort<\/p>\n\n\n\n Things to do in\nKasargod<\/strong>: Forts, trekking, Valiyaparamba backwaters, beaches, temple\nvisits, cultural experiences<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your trip to\nKerala!<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are an infinite number of great places to visit in Kerala but these are definitely our top twelve. Incorporating one, a few or all into your Kerala holiday will help make your experience memorable. 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