Kerala is considered as God’s own country, which is an amalgamation of rivers, forests, hill stations, unique cuisine, wildlife sanctuaries, and so on. Every age group people consider Kerala as the best place to visit. According to the National Geographical Travelers survey, #Kerala is known to be one of the best 50 places to visit in the world.
As in the Galaxy is a group of stars, so as #Kerala is a group of best places. The price of the Kerala tour package will depend on the places you select. Hence any traveler would get confused about which place to visit, so we listed some of the best places to visit in Kerala, and for your information, October to March may be the best time to visit Kerala, but every place has its part of the best time to visit.
Allepey
Allepey, which is also known as Alappuzha is on the Laccadive Sea, and it is famous for Alappuzha beach, lighthouse, houseboat cruise, marine products, Ayurvedic therapies, village walks, boat riding, etc., It is one of the best places to visit in Kerala, so make sure that you are including Allepey in your Kerala tour. October to March is the ideal time to visit.
Munnar
Munnar is located at the western ghat’s mountain range, and its panoramic view enhances your memories of the Kerala trip. You can see film shootings and professional photographers taking landscape shots and in Munnar. It is a hill station that is surrounded by tea plantations and lush green hills. March to June, July to September, November to February are the best times to visit.
Kovalam
Kovalam is a coastal town which is 25 km away from Trivandrum city. Kovalam beach is considered one of the best beaches in the world, and it is nearby the Arabian sea. Southernmost beach and lighthouse beaches are some of the best beaches in Kovalam. October to February is the best time to visit.
Wayanad
Wayanad is located on the western ghats and it is famous for its wildlife sanctuaries, mountains, hills, edakkal caves, etc., Tourists often prefer Wayanad as the best location for trekking, wildlife sanctuaries. June to September and October to February are the best times to visit.
Kozhikode
Kozhikode is also known as Calicut, and it is located on the Malabar coast.The historic places, beaches, rivers, hills make it more exotic. This metropolitan is considered the city of spices. July to April is the ideal time to visit Kozhikode.
Kannur
Kannur is called ‘Manchester of Kerala' because of the quality products it produces in handlooms. It is a coastal city with a list of places to visit like Payyambalam beach, Thottada beach, Kannur lighthouse, St. Angelo fort, Dharmadam island, etc.,
Thekkady
Thekkady is one of the main tourist attractions in Kerala, which is known for its pleasant climate, and it is near Periyar National Park. Most of the tourists join ‘Thekkady’ in their list of places to visit in the Kerala tour. When you visit this holiday destination, definitely you will get a chance to see an Elephant roaming on the roads like any pedestrian.
Kavvayi
Kavvayi Backwaters is the conjoined name, it is in the Kannur district. Kavvayi is an island, which forms the largest lake in the Malabar region and it is the third-largest lake in Kerala. It is an ideal place for couples, families, the backwaters are the tourist attraction in this place.
Palakkad
Palakkad or Palghat is one of the cities in Kerala, and it is the largest producer of rice in the state. Palakkad fort, Ottapalam, Doni waterfalls, Malampuzha dam, Malampuzha garden, Silent Valley National Park, etc., are some of the tourist places in Palakkad.
Poovar Island
Poovar Island is one the best tourist place in Kerala. Many companies join ‘Poovar’ as places to visit in the Kerala tour package. Poovar beach, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Neyyar Dam, The Great Elephant Race, Thirparappu falls, Kovalam beach, etc., are some of the places you can visit in Poovar.
Trivandrum
Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of the Kerala state. It’s a major tourist center, where the famous Padmanabha Swamy Temple resides. Padmanabhapuram palace, Napier museum, Vizinjham lighthouse, Hawa beach, Kovalam beach, etc., are some of the tourist places in Kerala.
Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi is a seaside area, which is known for its Portuguese, Dutch, British Colonial architecture. The St. Francis Church in Fort Kochi is known as the burial site of Vasco Da Gama. You can see Foreign tourists often visiting Princess Street in Fort Kochi for their shopping.
Cochin
Cochin aka Kochi is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea and it is considered one of the finest harbors in the world. Andhakaranazhi beach, Folklore Museum, Santa Cruz Basilica, Athirapally falls, etc are some of the tourist places to visit in Cochin.
Varkala
Varkala is also known as Janardhanapuram, which is in the Thiruvananthapuram district. Varkala is famous for its beach, where you can find cliffs to the Arabian sea. The beach is famous for its natural springs and it is said that it has medicinal qualities. Varkala is one of the best places to visit in Kerala.
Kumarakom
Kumarakom is a widely visited destination, which is near Kottayam city. It resides on Vembanad lake, which is considered the largest lake in Kerala. and it is popular for backwater tourism.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom Backwaters, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall, Vagamon, etc., are some of the best places to visit.
Idukki
Idukki is a district that is a forest area, known for its largest dam in the country, wildlife sanctuaries, tea factories, rubber plantations, etc. If you have a knack for wildlife photography or you want to explore the forests, then it is a place you must include in your Kerala trip.
Bekal
Bekal is a small town which is in the Kasaragod district. Bekal beach is known as one of the serene beaches in India. Ananthapura Lake Temple, Malik Deenar Mosque, Bekal Fort, Kapil beach, Nityanandashram caves, etc., are some of the places to visit in Bekal.
Thrissur
Thrissur is known as the land of Poorams and the ‘Cultural Capital of Kerala', which is widely popular for temples, mosques, and churches. Some traveling companies offer tour packages confined to Thrissur, considering its sacred sites.
Kasargod
Kasargod is called the ‘Land of Gods’, which is famous for its handlooms production and cultural uniqueness. Chandragiri fort, Kottancherry hills, Ananthapuram Lake Temple, Mayipady palace, Malik Dinar Mosque, etc., are some of the famous places you can visit in Kasargod.
Vagamon
Vagamon is also spelled as Wagamon. It is one of the famous hill stations in India. The landscape views in Vagamon will certainly embrace your travel memories. Vagamon Meadows, Vagamon Falls, Pine Hill, Kurisumala, etc are some of the famous places. November to February is the best time to visit Vagamon.
Kollam
Kollam resides on Malabar Coast, and it is known as ‘Cashew Capital of the Word’. Kollam has more than 600 cashew-processing units, and it is widely popular for its traditional cashew
business. Every age group people would prefer Kollam, but retired people or elder people would prefer it more for its peaceful and scenic places.
Kuttanad
Kuttanad is also considered one of the major producers of rice in the state. It is a region that is surrounded by water, hence you would see people using small boats as their mode of transport. Houseboat cruises, backwaters, green paddy fields are some of the attractions in Kuttanad.
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Here is the list of best places to visit in Kerala like Alleppey, Munnar, Kovalam, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Kannur, Thekkady, Kavvayi, Palakkad, Poovar Island, etc.,