Extravagant coastlines, vibrant green habitat, and floating boats, along with the purity of ‘God’s own country’, make up for the exquisite notion of Kerala. This secluded paradise is known for its delicious cuisine, magnificent ethnicity and subtle and discipline characteristic of the locals and constitutes a number of picturesque tourist destinations of India.
How to reach
Kerala offers a variety of travel options to make your journey a convenient one, with flights, trains and busses facilitating first class travel services domestically and abroad. You can also combine these travel options to optimize efficiency keeping within your budget constraint or to make your journey more exhilarating.
Where to stay
Keeping in touch with its quaint aura and exceptional natural beauty, Kerala offers exquisite options for accommodation ranging from personal rooftop villas to luxurious hotels and resorts. Explore these options to get the best stay in your preferred budget.
Place to visit
Muzhappilangad Beach
Kerala’s only drive-in beach, the Muzhappilangad beach is ideal for an evening drive and trying the local cuisine from the trail of Malabar food joints along the coastline.
Attukal Temple
The Keralite temple is famous for its Attukal Pongala celebrations which sees over a million women come together for this holy gathering. Located in the Thiruvananthapuram district, Attukal Temple is a must check out to get in touch with the divine side of Kerela.
Tellichery Fort
The Tellichery Fort of the Kannur district is a defensive masterpiece built by the British East India Company to safeguard them from losing control over the Malabar Coast. A walk through the old ruins provides a great insight into Kerala’s history.
Santa Cruz Basilica
The church is visited from tourists all over the world year round for its elegant beauty. One of the eight Basilicas of the country, Santa Cruz Basilica shares historic tales from colonial Kerala and is particularly noted for its artistic grandeur and gothic style of architecture.
Eravikulam National park
Home to the endangered Nilgiri Thar, Eravikulam National park is spread over an area of 97 sq km and is the most coveted tourist spot in the Munnar district of Kerela. Chances are that you will only come across goatherds, but the park is still worth a visit with its flower bathed hills and lush green planes making for a picturesque view.
Cherai Beach
Located just 25 km from Kochi, Cherai beach is perfect for taking a swim, with its large flat shores and subtle waves providing ideal conditions. Occasional dolphins’ sightings with superlative landscape make it a fantasy for romance seekers.
Munnar
The isolated hill station located in the Idukki district of Southwestern Kerala is a riveting and refreshing encounter, as its lush green slopes mixed with chilly mountain air along with vibrant flora make for a blissful experience. The famous Sita Devi Lake along with Tea museum and Power House Waterfalls add to the attractions.
Thiruvananthapuram Zoo
Thiruvananthapuram Zoo is a must visit for any wildlife enthusiast, with the zoo housing 82 species from across the world. It also sports a number of native Indian species including royal Bengal tiger, Indian rhinoceros, Nilgiri lungur, white tiger and leopard, Asian elephants and more.
Athirapilly Falls
The waterfall in the Thrissur district of Kerala is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Kerala. The 80 feet high falls offer a jaw dropping scenery, cozied up in the dense green forest of Athirapilly-Vazhachal area, with a side order of cool breezy sprays.
Chalai Bazaar
Take a walk down the popular Chalai Bazaar to experience the true Keralite hustle and bustle as the 2 km long bazaar crams itself with locals and tourists looking to suffice all their shopping needs. The jam-packed stalls of the ever so busy market offer all you could long for, ranging from hand woven ethnic dresses to everyday household items and more.
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