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Top 10 Places to visit in Kerala | Best Places to visit in Kerala
Fame of being called the God’s Own country, Kerala is the land of absolute beauty brimmed with lush-greenery, tranquil backwaters, palm trees, extensive tea plantations it is one of the beautiful places to visit in India.
It is the land that holds the peace imagine taking a houseboat tour on the serene backwaters of Alleppey, the sunlight telling you go to sleep whereas the slow breeze telling you to stay awake and you’re just lying there with your eyes closed, away from all the chaos and bustle.
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10 Best and Must places to visit in Kerala
1. Munnar
2. Thekkady
3. Alleppey
4. Kovalam
5. Kumarakom
6. Thrissur
7. Varkala
8. Kochi
9. Vagamon
10. Athirapally
1. Munnar- the Kashmir of South India
The serene town of Kerala, filled with lush greenery, extensive tea gardens, narrow lanes and the fresh air on every nook. Munnar is the most visited tourist destination in Kerala. It is that part of heaven that you are longing to visit.
Some of the best places or tourist attractions to visit in Munnar are the Eravikulam National park, Mattupetty Lake and Dam, Lakkom waterfalls, Attukad Waterfalls, and the Munnar Hill station for breathtaking views.
2. Thekkady
Thekkady is renowned for housing the famous Periyar National Park, which is also the main attraction of the city. A trip to Thekkady gives you a chance to get on an action-packed adventure through the national park discovering the wide variety of flora and fauna which attracts not only domestic but international travellers. It is also a popular destination among the adventure seekers and the newlyweds.
Thekkady also boasts spices like pepper, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. The Periyar National Park, which was declared a Tiger reserve in 1978, is the city's main attraction. Some of the lifetime experiences adventure seekers can experience- hiking in the wild, Night trekking, Bamboo rafting and boating etc.
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3. Alleppey
Famously known as the Venice of the East, Alleppey is the dream destination of the nature and peace admirers. It boasts serene backwaters, pristine beaches, and numerous tourist attractions. Alleppey is mostly famous because of the peaceful backwaters, one can enjoy days floating in the waters in a houseboat.
It is no doubt one of the best places in Kerala to spend your weekends, with the grid of canals interlinked to one another. Also, you can witness how the locals perform their day to day chores in Alleppey.
4. Kovalam
Kovalam is a top rated tourist destination in Kerala, situated at a distance of just 13 km away from Trivandrum. With its pristine beaches, sandy shores, and tranquil environment, Kovalam is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Kerala.
Kovalam boasts 3 most beautiful beaches in India that sit adjacently making the crescent shape, the largest one is the Lighthouse beach, which has a 30 meters tall lighthouse, the other adjacent beaches are Samudra Beach, Hawa Beach. A trip to Kovalam gives you a chance to rejuvenate sitting in a peaceful environment with lush greenery and stunning beaches.
5. Kumarakom
The city of Kumrakom is situated in the backdrop of the enticing Vembanand Lake, which is also India’s largest and longest lake. Kumarakom also boast one of the most famous bird sanctuaries in Kerala, the Kumarakom bird Sanctuary.
During the migratory seasons one can see several local birds like waterfowl, flycatcher, teal, lark, Siberian crane, brahminy kite etc. Kumarakom is also famous for its houseboat tour that will take you through its serene backwaters, it was also listed as a must see places in lifetime by National Geographic Magazine.
6. Thrissur
The cultural capital of God's own country, Thrissur is brimmed with pilgrimage sites and cultural heritage; it is most famous due to the Thrissur Pooram which is an annual festival that takes place at the famous Vadakkunnathan Temple.
The Vadakkunnathan temple is the main attraction of Thrissur, the temple is dedicated to the supreme deity, Lord Shiva.
Some of the best places to visit in Thrissur are Vilangan Hills, Bible Tower, Kodungallor Kovilakam, Thrissur Kole wetlands etc.
7. Varkala
Located on the edges of the Trivandrum, Varkala is one of the calm and peaceful village in Kerala, if you’re longing a vacation away from all the chaos, Varkala is your destination, it is also one of the popular cliff beach in India. The Varkala beach is said to hold holy powers, and a dip into this water says to wash all your sins.
8. Kochi
Famously known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi is a thriving city in the state of Kerala, it is a metropolitan city with numerous tourist attractions, Kochi is the commercial, financial and industrial capital of Kerala.
Some of the best places to visit in Kochi are Santa Cruz Basilica Cathedral, Jewish Synagogue, Fort Kochi, Mattancherry Palace etc.
9. Vagamon
One of the alluring hill stations in Kerala, Vagamon is situated between Idukki and Kottayam Border, the extensive hill stations, the scenic view and the lush greenery is sure to give you a memorable weekend here. Vagamon is no doubt one of the beautiful places to visit in Kerala. It offers panoramic views, vast meadows, stunning waterfalls along with Paragliding.
10. Athirapally
Renowned for Athirappilly waterfalls, Athirappilly is a small village situated near Chalakudy, the Athirappilly waterfalls is located 1000 ft. above the sea level on the famous Chalakudy River. The waterfalls are an astounding 80ft in height, making it undoubtedly the largest waterfall in Kerala. It's no wonder it is known as the "Niagara of South India".
A visit to Athirappilly will give you relaxation of mind and rejuvenate your body, experience the blissful environment by going on a Kerala Trip with our Kerala Holiday Packages.
