Check out these 13 Best Tourist Places to visit in Kerala (2024 Updated list). These beautiful tourist destinations in Kerala are one of a kind, which are perfect Romantic Getaways for Honeymoon and also the best places to solo travel in India. The Land of breathtaking landscapes, lush greenery, vibrant culture and warmest people on Earth, Kerala greets you to an incredible experience. The best things in life are free - read: the cheapest places to visit in India
Have you ever been to Kerala? Tucked away in the south-western corner of India, Kerala is said to be God's own country. I have always wanted to explore the tourist places in Kerala. Whenever I would get time I would find myself checking out beautiful places in Kerala. Last February, I got this marvelous opportunity to visit Kerala with my another travel blogger friend. Here's what happened when two travel-freaks met at the land of breathtaking scenery, backwaters, and beauty. Check out the best places to see in Kerala.
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Malayalayam is the most widely spoken language in Kerala. The Lakshwadeep Sea borders it in the west, Karnataka borders it in the North and North-East while Tamil-Nadu borders it in the East and South.
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"When in Kerala all you do is to LET GO. Let the lazy backwaters set the pace to your day and village folksongs croon to your hearts. Let the clarion call of the jungles awaken the wilderness in you. Bathe Elephants. Discover remote festivals that leave imprints on your soul. Take your taste buds on rides through flavors they never dreamt existed. Camp in the woods lying awake listening to the symphony of nature at night and in the morning let the mountain mists awake you with whispered tales of long-forgotten travelers..." - www.keralatourism.org
Kerala is a world of experiences on its own. From the Kerala backwaters to the misty mountains of the Western Ghats to the thrilling cultural experiences to the wonderful festivals celebrated in Kerala, Kerala Tourism teaches you the unique history and cultural heritage of India. There is literally no dearth of tourist places in Kerala. Off-beat and nothing like you have ever seen Kerala destinations is gonna inspire you to a new way of life.
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#1. Kochi
Kochi is a major port city and an exceptionally popular of all tourist places in Kerala. It's like any other modern Indian cities except that it is stubbornly attached to its cultural roots and heritage. Kochi is a part of the Ernakulam district.
Kochi is the best place to visit in Kerala to catch the iconic and theatrical Kathakali dancers which are a prime attraction in Kerala Kathakali Center. I started my trip from Kochi airport and then traveled straight to the Cherai Beach.
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#2. Cherai Beach
Cherai Beach is one of the most popular beaches of Kochi and also one of the less crowded tourist places in Kerala. Cherai Beach is a beautiful and clean beach that I have ever come across in India where you can feet in the soil and watch the Sun melting languidly into the vast Arabian Sea!
#3. Chottanikkara Temple
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This was the first temple that I visited in Kerala. If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful place in Kerala to begin your day then you must definitely visit this temple. This is usually not mentioned in the Kerala tourist places list, however, I took the effort to speak to some locals and they helped me out.
#4. Vallarpadam Church
Kerala has a rich Portuguese influence and this beautiful Church is a testimony to that. Founded by the Portuguese missionaries the picture of Mary and the infant Jesus installed at the top of the altar was actually brought by Portuguese merchants during the rule of Vasco da Gama in 1524. Here the local's call Mother Mary as "Vallarpadathamma". You cannot miss this sacred place on your trip to Kochi.
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#5. Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi is amongst the best of tourist places in Kerala you can visit with your family. A place full of diverse history and architecture from the Dutch, Portuguese and British times Fort Kochi is filled with monuments and Synagogues. The Steam boilers and the Fort Kochi beach are amongst the most popular Kerala destinations.
#6. Thekkady
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If you are running short of time and want to look for tourist places in Kerala for a one-day trip or a two-day trip then you got to start your trip from Thekkady. The Periyar National Park is located in Thekkady. The Periyar National Park is a popular tourist place in Kerala. You can enjoy Bamboo rafting in the Mullaiperiyar Dam here. Periyar National Park is said to be India's largest Tiger reserve. The Periyar National Park is also home to the best spice garden of the world.
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#7. Kerala Backwaters
Kerala is popular for the soothing backwaters. When in Kerala you cannot go back home without exploring the backwaters. In fact, Kerala Backwaters is a pride of the Kerala Tourism.
You can hire a houseboat at Alleppey and take a boat ride along the canals. What makes the boat-ride special is the homemade Malayalam thali. The list of tourist places is incomplete without the Kerala backwaters. An unbeatable experience would be to spend the night in the middle of the lake. The majority of the Kerala backwater trips are started out in Alleppy.
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#8. Munnar
Munnar is one of the most beautiful places you will ever visit in your life. A pride of the tourist places in Kerala the sight of the tea-plantation along the winding lanes of the hills, is spellbinding.
The intoxicating aroma of the Munnar Tea-leaves and the blissful natural sceneries around is sure to take away all your worries. (I mean it took mine). Munnar is one of the best places to visit in Kerala for Honeymoon. For adrenaline junkies, Munnar offers you a trek to Anamudi Peak which is the highest peak of South India.
#9. Wayanad
Another pride of the Kerala tourism are the tourist places in Wayanad. Your One-day trip or two-day trip would remain incomplete without a trip to this magical and mystical tourist place in Kerala.
Home to the green mountainous region along the Western Ghats Wayanad has a lot to offer to its tourists. It's one of the prettiest places to see in Kerala, when visiting with your family or all by yourself. You'll find unlimited coconut palms, paddy fields and thick forests dreamily painting the beautiful landscape. May to October is the best time to be in Wayanad as you can indulge in boating, hiking, etc. Wayanad weather is mostly humid.
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#10. Kovalam
Kovalam beach is one of the most happening and exciting beaches and one of the most visited tourist places in Kerala. It is very near to Trivandrum. I had the opportunity to stay at Kovalam Leela and its one of the most therapeutic experiences I have had in a while. Kovalam is one of the most favoured tourist places in Kerala and that's the reason it's crowded most of the times. Kovalam to Kanyakumari is just a 2hours 31-minute ride that you must take if you want to discover all the tourist places in India.
#11. Trivandrum
The Richest temple of the world, which has unknown measures of hidden wealth the Padmanabha Swamy Temple which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu is the most popular of tourist places in Kerala in Trivandrum.
Built in the 16th century in the Kingdom of Travancore this is the Richest temple in the world. Even today there are vaults which haven't been opened yet and are kept under the Earth.
You can only visit this temple if you are Hindu. Other points of Intrest in Trivandrum are the Kuthiramalika Palace Museum which is just outside of the Padmanabha Temple. Trivandrum is the capital and the most exciting of the tourist places in Kerala.
#12. Kannur
Kannur is an off-beat Kerala destination. Visit Kannur to experience the handloom weaving and masked spirit possession cultures (Theyyam rituals).
Don't forget to visit the fun-filled Kannur beaches, beach resorts and beach houses. Kannur offers you the true experience of offbeat and unseen top places to visit in Kerala.
#13. Alappuzha
Alappuzha is the modern-day name of Alleppey. It is also called the "Venice of the East".
It is popular for the Kerala backwaters. Alappuzha is a magical place amongst all of the tourist places in Kerala. While you can get lost in the shopping areas filled with colourful traditional handicrafts and spice-markets there is another part of the city which practically lets you get lost in the wilderness amidst the narrow canals with Kerala palms forming a welcome and hospitable canopy overhead.
You can float along the paddy fields of Kerala. It's a delightful experience that you won't forget anytime soon.
Hence, this was the Kerala Tourists places list, from my Kerala Diaries. My Kerala Trip made me into a different person. I can feel that even right now as I am writing this 🙂 The land of ultimate simplicity, rooted in the middle of hospitable and welcoming cultures and lifestyles, Kerala is a truly life-altering experience. Share this if you liked this!
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