Top 8 Best Places to Visit in Kerala | Kerala Tourist Places

Munnar is situated at an altitude of 1600 metres above sea level. Located in the Idukki district of Kerala, Munnar has a pleasant climate all around the year. As Munnar is famous for its tea plantations, you can visit the Tea Museum to learn about the history and process of tea production. You can also take a guided tour of tea factories in Munnar to see how the leaves are plucked, dried and processed.

There are many other places to visit in and around Munnar. Eravikulam National Park, situated near Munnar, is home to the endangered mountain goat species, Nilgiri Tahr. You can also enjoy the scenic views of the highest peak in South India, Anamudi Peak. If you enjoy boating and birdwatching, you can visit Mattupetty Dam and Lake. Munnar has many trails and forests that you can explore, making it a great place for trekking, camping and animal spotting.

Alappuzha (or Alleppey) is a coastal city in Kerala situated on the Laccadive Sea. It is famous for its backwaters, which are a network of canals that connect the inland villages and towns with the Arabian Sea. If you want to experience backwaters and stay in a houseboat, Alleppey is the place to be. You can cruise along the serene backwaters, enjoying the views of the palm trees on the shores, paddy fields, coconut groves and local villages.

Apart from the backwaters, Alleppey has many beautiful beaches, like Alleppey Beach and Marari Beach, where you can relax on the golden sand and watch the beautiful sunset.

The famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held every year on the Punnamada Lake in Alleppey.

Wayanad is famous for the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to many animals such as elephants, tigers, leopards, deer, bears, monkeys and different bird species. There are trek and safari options also available in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.

Wayanad is also known for the Edakkal Caves, which are ancient rock shelters that contain prehistoric carvings and paintings that date back to 6000 BC.

Wayanad is also home to India’s largest earthen dam, the Banasura Sagar Dam.

Kochi is also called as Cochin. It is a port city in Kerala. Being the financial, commercial and industrial capital of Kerala, Kochi has the highest GDP as well as the highest GDP per capita in the state. Kochi has many tourist attractions to offer to its visitors.

• The Fort Kochi area is a historic district that showcases the colonial influence of the Portuguese, Dutch, British, and Jewish communities. You can see many landmarks here such as the St. Francis Church (the oldest European church in India), the Santa Cruz Basilica (a Gothic-style church), the Mattancherry Palace (a museum that displays murals and artefacts) and the Jewish assembly (the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth).
• The Marine Drive, along the backwaters, offers a panoramic view of the Kochi Harbour and the skyline. You can also enjoy shopping and dining here. There are various malls, restaurants and parks along the Marine Drive.
• The Bolgatty Island houses the Bolgatty Palace, a heritage hotel that was once the residence of the Dutch Governor.
• The Cherai Beach is a popular beach in Kochi where you can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, surfing and dolphin spotting.

Kumarakom village in Kerala is located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, the largest lake in Kerala. It is famous for its bird sanctuary, which has many migratory and resident birds. Many bird species including kingfishers, herons, egrets, cormorants, darters and waterfowls can be seen here. A few rare birds like the Siberian crane, the spot-billed pelican and the black-necked stork can also be spotted here.

Kovalam is famous for its beaches. The three main beaches in Kovalam are Lighthouse Beach, the Hawah Beach and the Samudra Beach.

Beaches in Kerala are known for their golden sand, clear water and palm trees. You can enjoy activities like swimming, surfing, sunbathing and ayurvedic massages here.

You can also visit a few nearby attractions in Kovalam such as the Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple, Vellayani Lake and the Karamana River.

Vagamon hill station is located in Idukki district of Kerala. It is surrounded by beautiful green valleys, forests and waterfalls. A few attractions in Vagamon are Kurisumala Ashram, a Christian monastery that follows Indian traditions, the Thangal Para, a sacred site for Muslims and the Murugan Mala which is a temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. There is a glass bridge in Vagamon which is the longest cantilever glass bridge in India.

Thekkady is situated near Periyar National Park. You can visit the sanctuary by trekking, boating or jeep safari. There are many animals in the national park including elephants, tigers, leopards, deer, bison, monkeys and birds.

Thekkady is known for its unspoiled natural beauty and local communities. There are many other attractions in Thekkady such as the natural spice plantations where you can see how spices such as cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, clove and vanilla are grown, the Elephant Junction and the Kathakali Centre where you can watch traditional dance performances.