Kerala

Best time to visit:

September to March

Can be clubbed with:

Tamil Nadu

Popular attractions:

• Kochi
  •  Fort Kochi:  Hotspot for multiple European culture and architecture
  •  St. Francis Church:  Burial place of Vasco Da Gama
  •  Mattancherry Palace:  An old European palace now transformed into a museum displaying paraphernalia belonging to the rajas of Kochi
  •  Naval Museum:  A museum showing the history, culture and heritage of Indian maritime industry
  •  Others:  Marine Drive (popular handout place), Chinese fishing nets (a collection of fishing nets of chinese origin) etc.
• Munnar
  •  Tea Plantation:  Lush green tea estates as llong as the eye can see
  •  Safari at Eravikulam National Park:  UNESCO World heritage site housing a plethora of flora and fauna
  •  Echo Point:  Viewpoint where one can hear one's echo
  •  Lakkam Falls:  Beautiful cascading waterfall
  •  Thirumeny Cultural Centre:  Perfect place to watch the famous Kathakali dance and other cultural traditions of Kerala
  •  Elephant Safari at the Carmelagiri Elephant Park:  Elephant safari through lush green jungles
  •  Others:  CSI Christ Church, Dreamland Fun and Adventure Park, Mattupetty Dam, Valara Waterfalls, Wild Elephant Village at Anakulam etc.
• Thekkady
  •  Jeep Safari:  Take a tour to the bewildering jungles of Periyar, with the Jeep Safari and watch the local flora and fauna
  •  Chellarkovil Waterfalls:  Spectacular one-of-its-kind waterfall that starts in Kerala and ends in Tamil Nadu
  •  Tea Factories:  Take an inside look at a tea factory and learn how tea is made
  •  Thekkady Lake:   Formed by the confluence of Mullaperiyar Dam and Periyar lake, this artificial water body extends spectacular displays which will arrest you in its charm
  •  Elephant Safari:  Elephant safari is also poular at Periyar National Park where we can experience close selfies with the majestic animals and even watch them take cooling baths
• Alleppey
  •  Backwaters:   Famous across the globe for its beauty and serenity, enjoy the backwaters of Alleppey via overnight stay at houseboat or an evening ride on a boat
  •  Royal Krishnapuram Palace:  Explore the history and culture of Kerala in this grand palace built by the Travancore kingdom
  •   Ayurveda & Spa:  Sweep away your stress and body pain with this special Kerala Ayurvedic massage done using medicinal plants oil
  •  Others:   Ambalapuzha Temple (Aesthetic temple of Lord Krishna with a special Aarti tradition), Kayaking at the backwaters, Beautiful Sunset View at Pozhiyoram, watch martial art (Kalaripayattu) etc.
• Kumarakom
  •  Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary:   Located on Vembanad lake, it is a famous nesting spot for both native and migratory birds
  •  Boating in Backwaters and Lake:   A perfect way to enjoy the famous backwaters of Kerala
  •  Others:   Watch Kathakali dance, visit Vagamon hill station and Aruvikuzhy waterfall
• Kovalam
  •  Beaches and water sports:  Lighthouse Beach (famous for its veiw of the entire Kovalam coastline), Hawa Beach (scrumptous seafood, water sports), Chowara Beach(elegantly arched palm groves and sparkling white water)
  •  Vellayani Lake:  Famed for its picture-perfect landscape, this is an ideal spot for all vacation lovers
  •  Padmanabhaswamy Temple:   Located in Thiruvananthapuram, Shri Padmanabhaswamy temple exhibits exceptionally beautiful architecture which is a blend of Tamil and authentic Kerala style
  •  Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium:   A aquarium showing the marine diversity of coastal Kerala nejoyed by children and adults alike
• Trivandrum
  •  Padmanabhapuram Palace:   This 16th century palace quenches the thirst of art lovers and history buffs
  •  Vizhinjam Lighthouse:   Watch panaromic views of the Arabbian Sea and the Kerala coastline
  •  Napier Museum:   Watch the glorious cultural history of Kerala at this museum made in gothic architecture-style
  •  Padmanabhaswamy Temple:   A must visit temple famous for its architecture and 108 abodes of Lord Vishnu
  •  Others:   WShanghumukham Beach, Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, Kanakakunnu Palace etc.