Kerala Tourist Places

Alleppey

Alleppey is one of the most famous tourist destination in Kerala known for its backwaters. Popular for houseboat cruising, the city also houses Shree Krishna Temple as an important attraction. The best time to visit the city is during the month of August, when the most famous snake boat race is held here.

Kochi / Cochin

Kochi, also known as Cochin is a popular port city of Kerala, popular for its beaches and monumental heritage. Visit the Fort Kochi Beach, as it is one of the very few places in the country where one can see the traditional Chinese fishing nets. Other attractions in Kochi includes ferry ride from Ernakulam to Islands of Kothad, shopping at Mattancherry and Jew Street and enjoying lip smacking food at Krishna Inn located on Warriam Road.

Kumarakom

Kumarakom is one of the paradisaical destination in Kerala is Kumarakom, that is made from an assemblage of small islands near the Vembanad Lake. Besides fishing, tourists can enjoy sighting various unique migratory birds. Boating to the nearest island of Pathiramanal is an attractive way to explore the area.

Munnar

Munnar, among all the hill stations in Kerala, Munnar is the most visited one. Famous for its verdant tea gardens, the main attractions here includes churches, tea estates, waterfalls and the Eravikulam National Park. Tourists are advised not to miss Elephant Safari at the wildlife parks and shopping for tea and spices from the local shops.

Thekkady

Thekkady is the home to the world popular Periyar National Park, Thekkady is a fast growing tourist destination in Kerala. Beside the famous Periyar National Park, there are many other attractions like the Tribal Heritage Museum and Mangaladevi Temple, which as also gaining immense popularity. The tourists are advised to enjoy the Elephant safari held inside the national park.

Trivandrum & Kovalam

Thiruvananthapuram also known as Trivandrum - the capital of kerala, is an ideal tourist destination boasting of Kovalam beach and the famous Padmanabha Swamy Temple. The city is also popular for being the home to the famous ancient martial art form called Kalarippayattu. Pampering oneself at the Ayur Heath Centre and Ayurveda College is a must indulgence while in Thiruvananthapuram.

Wayanad

Wayanad is also a very popular hill station in Kerala illustrious for its providing the tourists with a bit of heritage, wildlife, unique panoramic locations and the aromatic spice gardens. Trekking at the Eddakal cave is an enjoyable activity in Wayanad.