Often considered to be one of the wonders of the world, Kerala is a place where scenic beauty becomes one with the enchanting culture of the state. Every season is commemorated with colors and rich sounds that satisfy the thirst of tourists who seek communion between the human emotions and pristine nature. Well known for the beaches, stirring hill stations and backwater cruises, in Kerala, you can let your instinct take over for good. The following are the top ten places that one should visit when in the “God’s own country.”
1. Alappuzha Backwaters
One of the important backwater tourist centers, the area attracts thousands of foreign travelers every year. The intricate network of canals meanders their way through the expanse of lush green paddy fields, imparting the charm of “Venice” albeit in the East.
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There are quite a few tourist attractions in the area, including the Statue of Black Buddha or Karumadikuttan, which dates back to the 10th century. Located in Karumadi, you can feel the essence of Budhism that spread its charm in the 3rd century. Other than this, you can also visit the Mannarasala Sri Nagaraja Temple that is the center for the serpent gods. Located well within the adjacent hamlets, you will be able to feel the closeness of nature with man. Besides this, there is the Revi Karuna Karan (RKK) Memorial Museum that is an architectural marvel with lush lawns and exotic pond filled with water lilies.
2. Cochin
Located in the Ernakulam district formerly known as Cochin, it is the most important seaport in India. The city boasts of wide variety of recreation and tourists interests including wide scope for shopping. Of the different places to visit, in travel blogs you will places like the Jewish Synagogue and Cherai beach mentioned. Each of these places hold their own importance, while the Synagogue was built in 1568, the Cherai Beach saw the formation of Vypin Islands after the great flood of 1341. Besides these places, there is the Marine Drive, the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica and • Mattancherry Palace that proudly boasts of its Portuguese influence. The district also has a Kodanad Elephant Sanctuary which is a popular picnic spot.
3. Kovalam
A small beach town on the Arabian Sea, the place is 16 kms from Thiruvananthapuram city. Also referred in any travel guide as the “Paradise of the South,” the meaning of the place is grove of coconuts. Three beaches are separated from one another by rocky outcroppings and each has their own specialty. If you are not interested in walk on the beach, visit the nearest rejuvenation centers that offer special spas indigenous to the area.
4. Munnar
The Kashmir of South India, Munnar is snuggled atop 1600 feet. With an alluring terrain, while in Munnar, you can visit the Eravikulam National Park, Indo Swiss Dairy Farm, Chinnar Wild Life Sanctuary and Anamudi, the highest peak of South India. There is the Tata Tea Museum, for the people who would like to know where their tea came from.
5. Thekkady
Of the different traveling tips mentioned in the web, the best place in Kerala to observe wildlife is Thekkady. From the tigers to the mightier elephants, here, amidst nature and the emerald jungles you will find the city too noisy and too overpowering.
6. Thenmala
The meeting point of Kollam-Shencottah road and Trivandrum-Shencottah road, the place sits on the lap of green dense forests. Rubber and tea plantations are prevalent here and the Thenmala Dam is a site to behold.
7. Thiruvanthapuram
Known as Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala, it is located on the west coast. The evergreen city is characterized for its low level of coastal hills and busy commercial alleyways filled with the locals. Of the major attractions located nearby, one can visit the Priyadarshini Planetarium and the Vizhinjam Rock Cut Temple.
8 Thrissur
The Cultural Capital of Kerala, the place is extremely popular for its cultural richness that exudes from the activities of the common people. The best time to visit is when the city is hosting the Thrissur Pooram festival. Besides this, you can also visit the following places:
- Athirappally Waterfalls & Vazhachal Waterfalls
- Anakkayam
- Koodal Manikyam Temmple
9. Vagamon and Wayanad
These are the last two cities of the visiting places in Kerala. While the first one is another hill station located about 1100 metres above sea level, the second one is a city carved out of Kozhikode and Kannur districts. Vagamon also known as the ‘Scotland of Asia’ for it was the place found by British and considered a safe haven for tea plantations. Wayanand is the place where the paddy fields came to life. You can also meet indigenous tribals of the area.
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