Top 5 Best Tourist Places to Visit in Kerala

Kerala is one of the most beautiful places on earth and that’s why it is known as God's Own Country’. It is the land of coconuts, backwaters, elephants and the land of rich cultures and traditions, and has been one of the most sought after places by travelers from all around the world.
If you are planning to visit Kerala, here is a selection of the best places to visit in Kerala.Tourist Places in Kerala is an amalgamation of rich cultures, traditions and folk dances and is also the land of elephants, coconuts, backwaters and unique local cuisine.

List of best places to visit in Kerala

If you are preparing to check out Kerala, here is a selection of the Top 5 places to visit in Kerala. From the awesome seashores along the Malabar Shore to the labyrinth of backwater pathways in Alleppey and Kumarakom to the fantastic verdant hillside tea gardens in Munnar, Kerala scenery and points of interest are almost as different and unique as its individuals and the lifestyle and record of the individuals of Kerala is a significant component in gaining the visitors from all over the world.

1. Munnar – The Hill Station

Munnar is the most popular hill station in South India and the best tourist place in Kerala to visit for 2 days. Munnar is usually cold and relaxed and gives you a incredible sensation, with the dense spray around you in the center of the organic tea farms. Munnar was once the summer season of the erstwhile English and English settlers found that the elevation, slope and alignment of the hills were particularly designed for the farming of tea. The modern end result is the lavish organic mountains decorated by tea gardens which is the sight to look out for in modern Munnar. There are also lot of waterfalls and hiking routes in Munnar for the adventure seeking guests.

2. Alleppey – Unique Backwater Destination

Alleppey was described as the one of the locations known as ‘Venice of the East’ by Lord Curzon. A houseboat vacation along the natural backwaters in Alleppey provides a chance to observe landscapes attractions like lavish paddy areas below the water levels, small chapels, fishing with netting, ducks in water, water lilies etc.

Some other tourist destinations in Alleppey are Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple , Arthunkal Church , Krishnapuram Palace, Pathiramanal, Marari Beach, Sri Krishna Temple in Ambalappuzha etc other than the beach in Alleppey which may be among the closest encounters to Arabian Sea. All months from September to May are good time to visit and go to Alleppey which has few of the best backwater tours in Kerala

3. Kumarakom – Little hamlet with exotic scenery

Kumarakom,situated near the Vembanad Lake,is a sleepy little hamlet with exotic scenery and rare flora and fauna which is one of the best tourist spots in Kerala to visit during monsoon as well. The place offers boating, houseboat cruising, fishing and sightseeing. Canals, waterways and lakes decorated with lilies and lined with coconut groves, green paddy fields and mangrove forests will be quite tempting for any visitor to have a stress relieving vacation.

The place offers boat trip around the islands giving you a breathtaking experience of watching the birds and the nature’s beauty. The sanctuary is open for public daily from 6AM to 6PM.

4. Thekkady- Best Wildlife Sanctuary

Thekkady scenic beauty along with its wildlife has been attracting tourists and visitors from all over the world for years.Periyar Wildlife sanctuary in Thekkady is a popular wildlife sanctuary preserving various species of animals including elephants, tigers, sambars, guard and the very rare lion tailed macaques. The forest is situated on the banks of the lake, Periyar.

If you want more awesome adventure,you can take the path from Moozhiyar to Thekkady via Gavi spinning through the thickest wooded miles of Kerala. Elephants are a common sight in Thekkady and boating is the favorite past time for most tourist who visits Thekkady.

5. Kochi – Blend of Modern City

Kochi is a part of Ernakulam which is a beautiful district located on the coast of the Arabian Sea and must see place to go in Kerala. Ernakulam city is quite fast and modern and the old art of city is the Fort Kochi with a mix of british, portuguese and dutch cultures spread all across. Though Ernakulam is also known as Cochin, the latter is an interesting city in the district often known as the commercial capital of Kerala. Ernakulam is also titled as the ‘Queen of Arabian Sea’ as it is one of the finest natural harbors in the world. In the past, Dutch, Portuguese, Arabs, Chinese and the British have visited here and left their impressions in the town.