Kerala Tourist Places ¦ Best Places To Visit in Kerala

Kerala, also known as God's own country, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful states in India. Kerala attracts lakhs of people every year due to its tropical vegetation, lush greenery, clean beaches and scenic backwaters. What makes Kerala even more special is its diversity. In this one state, you get to see everything from beaches, mountains, lush greenery and tea plantations to the traditional culture of Kerala. So if you are also planning a trip to Kerala, then in today's video I will share with you Kerala's top 10 tourist places which you should definitely visit. If you like my videos, please do subscribe to my channel. It motivates me a lot to make such videos. So let's start the video. Kerala's capital, Thiruvananthapuram, also known as Trivandrum, is a city where you get to see a good mix of colonial legacy and deep rooted heritage. This entire city is situated on 7 hills, which is famous for its architectural beauty and urban charm. The main highlight of Thiruvananthapuram is the Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the biggest and most mysterious temples in India. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, where he is worshipped in his eternal form. This temple is the richest temple in the world and no one knows the total wealth of this temple. The feeling of visiting this temple is very special. Apart from this, in Trivandrum, you can visit Attukal Bhagwati Temple, Aajimala Shiva Temple, Kuthiramanika Palace and Napier Museum. Vagaman is an offbeat hill station in Kerala, which is located at an altitude of 3600 feet. Vagaman's weather is pleasant throughout the year and this place is a perfect destination for a weekend gateway due to its tea gardens, pine forest, waterfalls and lush greenery. Vagaman has become famous for its adventure activities and you can enjoy trekking, rock climbing and paragliding activities here. The Kerala Tourism Department organizes an International Paragliding Festival every year at the time of March-April, which is a unique experience. So if you want to visit Vagaman, you should definitely come here and experience this festival at the time of March-April. Kovalam is a beautiful coastal city just 20 km from Trivandrum, which attracts not only Indian but also European tourists due to its natural beauty. Kovalam is famous for its pristine beaches and sunset views and if you are a beach lover, then Kovalam is an ideal destination for you. In 1920, Setu Lakshmibai, the queen of Travancore, built a beach resort here, after which Kovalam has emerged as a popular tourist destination. After coming to Kovalam, you can visit many beaches such as Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach, Samudra Beach, Halkan Castle, Valyathura Pier, Kovalam Art Gallery and many more. Thekkady is a hill station in Kerala, which is famous for its forest reserve and rich flora and fauna. In Thekkady, you get to see the cardamom, tea and coffee plantations, mountain ranges, waterfalls and the scenic landscape here. Thekkady is most famous for its Paidia Tiger Reserve, which is India's largest tiger reserve. In this tiger reserve, you can enjoy jungle safari along with tiger and bird watching. Thekkady's weather is pleasant throughout the year and here you can enjoy activities such as trekking, rafting, jungle safari and elephant safari. Apart from this, you can also visit Mangladevi Temple, Murukaddi Plantation, Thekkady Lake and Anna Kare. Varkala is a hidden paradise in Kerala, which is famous for its scenic beaches, hills, lakes, forts and lighthouse. Varkala is the only city in Kerala where you get to see a cliff which is 15 meters high. From these cliffs, you get to see a panoramic view of the entire Arabian Sea. The beaches of Varkala are very clean and scenic, which promotes tourism here even more. On these beaches, you can enjoy a lot of water activities such as scuba diving, banana boating, parasailing and jet skiing. Apart from this, there are a lot of Ayurvedic resorts in Varkala, where you get a lot of Ayurvedic treatment options, which are very refreshing. Apart from this, after coming to Varkala, you can visit Varkala Beach, Varkala Lighthouse, Anjango Fort, Kapil Lake, Vishnu Temple, Janardhan Swami Temple, Chilakur Beach and many other places. 5. Kochi Kochi is the largest city in Kerala and is the most important port city here. Kochi has always been used by the British as a port city, which is why you get to see a lot of colonial sites here. Even after being a commercial city, Kochi is a very beautiful city and is also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. One thing you should not miss when you come to Kochi is the houseboat ride in the backwaters of Kochi. Kochi's backwaters are one of the most famous backwaters of Kerala and the view of these backwaters can be seen from the coconut trees and lush greenery. Apart from these backwaters, in Kochi, you can visit Mutton Cherry Palace, Fort Kochi, Kerala Kathakali Center, Cherai Beach, Bolgati Palace, Marine Drive and many other places. 4. Kumarakom Kumarakom is a city of Kerala, which is made up of a mixture of small islands of Vembanan Lake. Vembanan Lake is the largest lake in Kerala and this place is famous for its scenic beauty, lush greenery and paddy fields. The main highlight of Kumarakom is the backwater tourism, which is one of the most beautiful backwaters in Kerala. To explore these backwaters well, you can stay in the luxury and traditional houseboats here. Apart from these backwaters, in Kumarakom, you can visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Toddy Shops, Aruvikuzhi Waterfall, Kumarakom Beach, St. Mary's Church and the Ayurvedic Spas here. 3. Wayanad Wayanad is one of the most unique and interesting places in Kerala. Wayanad is famous for its waterfalls, historical caves, luxury resorts, spice plantation and scenic landscape. You feel a different smell in the air of Wayanad because there are many different spices plantations here and this is why it is also known as the Spice Garden of India. In the lush greenery of Wayanad, you should definitely experience trekking, hiking, mountaineering, rock climbing and camping activities. After coming to Wayanad, you should definitely visit the Wildlife Centuries, Tiger Reserve and India's largest earth dam, Bhanushara Dam, from where you get to see amazing sunset views. Apart from this, you can visit many historical places in Wayanad like Idakkal Caves, Thirunali Temple, Karinthandan Temple, Ancient Jain Temple and many more. 2. Alleppey Alleppey is not only one of Kerala's but also one of the best tourist places in India. Alleppey is the main hub of Kerala's backwater tourism and there is no competition between the backwater and houseboat experience here. Alleppey's backwaters are covered with coconut trees, paddy fields and lush greenery from both sides and you will feel like you have come to a different world by taking a houseboat ride in these backwaters. Alleppey's houseboats are also one of the most luxurious houseboats in Kerala and you should not miss coming to Alleppey and staying in these houseboats. Apart from this, you can visit some beautiful places in Alleppey like Alleppey Beach, Alleppey Lighthouse, Marari Beach, Shri Krishna Temple, St. Mary's Foreign Church and Wayanad Lake. 1. Munnar Munnar is undoubtedly the most scenic hill station in South India. Munnar located at an altitude of 5200 feet is famous for its lush greenery, scenic waterfall, tea plantation, trekking routes and amazing viewpoint. Munnar used to be a British India's summer resort at one time and even today this place is no less than a heaven. If you want to take a break from your regular life and spend some time at a very scenic and relaxing place, then Munnar is an ideal option for you. Munnar is famous for its tea plantation, so you should not miss coming to Munnar and exploring the tea gardens here. There are many trekking options in Munnar and you should definitely come here and trek to Anamodi and Mishapulimala peaks which are two of the highest peaks in Kerala. I have made an in-depth video on Munnar which I will link in the i button and in the description below. You can check out that video after this video. So friends, these were the 10 best tourist places in Kerala. There are many other beautiful places in Kerala apart from these. If you want to watch part 2 of this video, do let me know in the comment section below. If you liked this video, do share it with your friends and family. 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