December 1st, 2015 by Abhijit Chakraborty

Kerala is famously known as ‘God’s own country’.  Presenting some of the best places to visit in Kerala that will make for a trip of a lifetime.

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Kerala
Kerala

 

Munnar

When you are reading about Kerala, you just know that Munnar has to be there at the top. Munnar is arguably the best hill-station to visit in Kerala. It is also known as ‘The Kashmir of South India’. Munnar is the center of all tourist attractions in Kerala due to its wonderful natural beauty in the form of tea gardens on the slopes of the hills. Famous places are Chinnakanal, Anayirangal, Tea Museum, etc.

 

Munnar
Munnar

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Varkala

Varkala is a coastal town near Thiruvananthapuram.  One thing that sets it apart from all other Kerala beach locations is its beautiful cliffs adjacent to the Arabian Sea, which you can’t find anywhere else as Kerala is majorly a flat land. It is an ideal tourist spot surrounded by greenery, beautiful meadows, deep puzzling valleys and dales. Enjoy all of this with awesome seafood and rejoice as you swim in the waters and bathe in the sun.

Varkala
Varkala

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Alappuzha

Also known as ‘The Venice of the East’, Alappuzha or Alleppey is primarily famous for its backwaters. The network of Palm fringed canals is the lifeline of this town. Allepey boasts of perfect lakesides and sandy beaches, which makes it one of the most prominent places to visit in Kerala. It offers amazing boat cruises that take you through the waters of the beautiful Punnamada Lake, which is also the venue of the legendary snake boat race competition that is organised every year. You can visit some holy places like Champakkulam Church, or the Chavara Bhavan that houses the 250-year-old beacon of light, and probably just spend a romantic night at the lovely Vattakayal Lake.

Allapphuza
Alappuzha

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Thekkady

Located in the Idukki district, and at an altitude of 700 m above the sea level, Thekkady is heaven for people who love nature, or more specifically, nature and wildlife. It boasts of a big wildlife sanctuary, where you can see some of the rarest species of animals present on this planet. Thekkady is strictly a place for environmental beauty with lesser traces of urbanisation, and to give a beautiful travelling experience to the visitors, Ferry boats are arranged there so that you can breathe in the tranquility of nature while riding through the waters of the forests. Notable sights in the boat ride are the beautiful herds of elephants and the huge walls of the Mullaperiyar Dam.

Thekkady
Thekkady

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Kochi

Kochi or Cochin is a seaside city with a plethora of scenic beauty and natural treasures. With the sea on one side and the Western Ghats on the other, Kochi is the ideal place to start your Kerala trip to explore the irresistible vivacity of the place. A memorable experience is characterised by a boat ride through the backwaters that separate Ernakulam from Fort Kochi. These backwaters are filled with many little islands that are sure to give you a memorable time and absolutely amazing food. Also, don’t forget to attend the Kathakali performances that are organised every day.

Kochi
Kochi

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Wayanad

The stunning curves of the road to Wayanad are reason enough to visit this enchanting district in Kerala. The Western Ghats and the numerous water bodies make for an exciting short trip for those looking for a weekend escape. Hailed as one of India’s last surviving tracts of tropical biodiversity, the place is also home to exotic animals and plants. Another popular activity is to undertake a jungle-trail.

Wayanad
Wayanad

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Kumarakom

A popular backwater destination located close to Kottayam, Kumarakom is adjacent to the Vembanad Lake, the largest freshwater lake in the state. This place is probably what Arundhati Roy tried to describe when she wrote The God of Small Things, set in a nearby village of Aymanam. Visitors love fishing, canoeing and yachting in the surrounding waters.

Kumarakom
Kumarakom

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Thiruvananthapuram

Also known as Trivandrum, or “The Evergreen City of India”. Thiruvananthapuram, which was named after the Hindu God Lord Vishnu, is primarily famous for its ancient temples, given its religious heritage and sanctity. But apart from the temples, the network of backwaters, serene lagoons, sassy beaches, and wildlife sanctuaries make the capital of Kerala an important place for tourists. Foreign travelers mostly flock the town for there are a lot of Ayurveda centres here and Ayurveda is highly famous in foreign countries. The people are very hospitable and the food is mouth-watering, which makes it a location to check off your travelling list at the earliest.

Trivandrum
Trivandrum

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