Kerala
Kerala
Kerala, a state on India's tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600 km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It is known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee, and spice plantations as well as wildlife. National parks like Eravikulam and Periyar, plus Wayanad and other sanctuaries, are home to elephants, langur monkeys, and tigers. Notable bird sanctuaries include forested Thattekkad, and Kumarakom, which encompasses a lake. Near the coast, visitors can rent canoes, motorboats, and houseboats to explore the weblike network of jungle backwaters. Beaches dot the seaside, from cliff-lined Varkala to bustling spots like Kovalam. Kerala's many upscale seaside resorts include specialists in Ayurvedic treatments. Architectural highlights include Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple, the site of elephant races that occur during a religious festival.
Kerala Backwaters
Kerala Backwaters is a chain of lakes, lagoons linked by a series of canals featuring houseboats and ferries.
Bekal Fort
Bekal Fort is the largest fort in Kerala, Bekal Fort was primarily a military stronghold in the Malabar area, This historic monument offers a superb view of the Arabian Sea from its tall observation towers, which were occupied by gigantic cannons till a few centuries ago.
Guruvayur Temple
Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu god Guruvayurappan, located in the town of Guruvayur in Kerala.
Idukki Arch Dam
The Idukki Dam is a double curvature arch dam constructed across the Periyar River in a narrow gorge between two granite hills locally known as Kuravan and Kurathi in Kerala, India. At 167.68 metres it is one of the highest arch dams in Asia.
Muzhappilangad Beach
Muzhappilangad beach is a a long clean beach, its enchanting ambiance invites you to swim sunbathe, or just lounge around. It is Kerala's only drive-in beach and one could drive the entire length of 4 km. There is an unpaved road winding through coconut groves, leading to the beach.
Kumarakom Backwaters
Kumarakom backwaters are a serenely beautiful and scenic backwater destination, a charming peninsula jutting into the ever-effervescent Vembanad Lake.
Mattupetty Dam
Mattupetty Dam, near Munnar in Idukki District, is a storage Concrete Gravity dam built in the mountains of Kerala, India to conserve water for hydroelectricity.
Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi is a region in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. This is part of a handful of water-bound regions toward the south-west of the mainland Kochi, and collectively known as Old Kochi or West Kochi.
Vasco Da Gama Square
Vasco Da Gama Square is a beachfront promenade with food stalls, near where fishermen use huge nets on teak and bamboo poles.
Periyar National Park
Periyar National Park, also known as Periyar Tiger Reserve, is in the mountainous Western Ghats of Kerala, southern India. This wildlife sanctuary is home to tigers and a significant elephant population, as well as rare lion-tailed macaques, sambar deer, leopards, and Indian bison. In the park's north, Periyar Lake is popular for boat rides. Farther north, spice plantations surround the town of Kumily.
Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Padmanabhaswamy Temple is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The temple is built in an intricate fusion of the indigenous Kerala style and the Dravidian style of architecture.
Kovalam Beach
Travelers flock to this picturesque beach with a lighthouse, umbrella rentals, and dining options.
Top Destinations In Kerala
Kochi
Kochi is also known as Cochin is a city in southwest India's coastal Kerala state. It has been a port since 1341 when a flood carved out its harbor and opened it to Arab, Chinese and European merchants. Sites reflecting those influences include Fort Kochi, a settlement with tiled colonial bungalows and diverse houses of worship. Cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, typical of Kochi, have been in use for centuries.
Munnar
Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range in India’s Kerala state. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it's surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century. Eravikulam National Park, a habitat for the endangered mountain goat Nilgiritahr, is home to the Lakkam Waterfalls, hiking trails, and 2,695m-tall Anamudi Peak.
Alappuzha
Alappuzha or Alleppey is a city on the Laccadive Sea in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's best known for houseboat cruises along the rustic Kerala backwaters, a network of tranquil canals and lagoons. Alappuzha Beach is the site of the 19th-century Alappuzha Lighthouse. The city's Mullakkal Temple features a traditional design. Punnamada Lake's snake boat races are a well-known annual event.
Kovalam
Kovalam is a small coastal town in the southern Indian state of Kerala, south of Thiruvananthapuram. At the southern end of Lighthouse Beach is a striped lighthouse with a viewing platform. Palm-backed beaches also include Hawa Beach and Samudra Beach. Heading south, VizhinjamJuma Masjid mosque overlooks the busy fishing harbor. Inland, Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium displays technology used in pearl production.
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum is the capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's distinguished by its British colonial architecture and many art galleries. It’s also home to KuthiraMalika or PuthenMalika Palace, adorned with carved horses and displaying collections related to the Travancore royal family, whose regional capital was here from the 18th–20th centuries.
Kozhikode
Kozhikode is a coastal city in the south Indian state of Kerala. It was a significant spice trade center and is close to Kappad Beach, where Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama landed in 1498. The central Kozhikode Beach, overlooked by an old lighthouse, is a popular spot for watching the sunset. Inland, tree-lined Mananchira Square, with its musical fountain, surrounds the massive Mananchira Tank, an artificial pond.
Palakkad
Palakkad or Palghat is a city in Kerala, a state in southwestern India. The 18th-century Palakkad Fort has sturdy battlements, a moat, and a Hanuman temple on its grounds. North, on the Kalpathy River, the 15th-century ViswanathaSwamy Temple is the main venue of the famous Ratholsavam chariot festival. Northeast, near Malampuzha Dam, the town of Malampuzha has a rock garden created from recycled materials.
Kumarakom
Kumarakom is a village on Vembanad Lake in the backwaters of Kerala, southern India. It’s laced with canals, where houseboats ply the waters. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is home to many species including cuckoos and Siberian storks. Nearby, the Bay Island Driftwood Museum displays wooden sculptures. In the lake, Pathiramanal Island is a haven for rare migratory birds. Ancient Thazhathangady Mosque is east of Kumarakom.
Wayanad
Wayanad is a rural district in Kerala state, southwest India. In the east, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is a lush, forested region with areas of high altitude, home to animals including Asiatic elephants, tigers, leopards, and egrets. In the Ambukuthi Hills to the south, Edakkal Caves contain ancient petroglyphs, some dating back to the Neolithic age.
Thekkady
Thekkady is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in the Kerala state of India.
Vagamon
Vagamon or Wagamon is a hill station located in Meenachiltaluk and Kanjirappallytaluk of Kottayam and Peerumadetaluk of Idukki districts of Kerala, India.
Bekal
Bekal is a small town in the Kasaragod district on the West coast of the state of Kerala, India.
Varkala
Varkala is a town in the south Indian state of Kerala. It’s on the Arabian Sea and known for Varkala Beach, backed by palm-covered red cliffs. Just south, Papanasam Beach is believed to have holy waters. On a nearby hill, the ancient Janardanaswamy Temple is a Hindu pilgrimage site dedicated to Vishnu. Farther inland, the Sivagiri Mutt monument memorializes the social reformer Sree Narayana Guru, who is buried here.
Kannur
Kannur is a coastal city in the south Indian state of Kerala. It was once an ancient trading port. Enduring monuments such as 16th-century St. Angelo Fort, once occupied by European colonial forces, show the city’s significant role in the spice trade. Housed in a former palace, the Arakkal Museum highlights Kerala's one Muslim royal family. The palm-fringed sands of Payyambalam Beach run along Kannur’s western shore.
Kasargod
Kasaragod is a municipal town and the district headquarters of Kasaragod district of Kerala state in India. Situated in the rich biodiversity of Western Ghats, it is known for the Chandragiri and Bekal Forts, Chandragiri River, historic Kolathiri Rajas, natural environment of Ranipuram, and Kottancheri Hills, historical and religious sites like the Madhur Temple and Ananthapura Lake Temple, and Malik Deenar Mosque. It is located 585 km north of state capital Thiruvananthapuram and 50 km south of the port city of Mangalore.
Idukki
Idukki district is a densely forested, mountainous region in the south Indian state of Kerala. In the north, Anamudi mountain towers over Eravikulam National Park, where the rare, blue Neelakurinji flower blooms every 12 years. Nearby, Munnar is a hill station known for its sprawling tea plantations and Tea Museum. Further south is the vast, curved Idukki Dam and Periyar National Park, a tiger, and an elephant reserve.
Thrissur
Thrissur is a city in the south Indian state of Kerala. It's known for sacred sites and colorful festivals. In the center is Vadakkumnathan Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and adorned with murals. The ornate, Indo-Gothic Our Lady of Dolours Basilica is nearby. To the north, Thiruvambady Temple is home to several elephants. Sakthan Thampuran Palace houses an archaeology museum with bronze statues and ancient coins.
Malappuram
Malappuram is a city in the southern Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 33.61 km². The first municipality in the district formed in 1970, Malappuram serves as the administrative headquarters of Malappuram district.
Poovar
Poovar is a tourist town in the Trivandrum district of Kerala state, South India. This village is almost at the southern tip of Trivandrum while the next village, Pozhiyoor, marks the end of Kerala. This village beach attracts tourists.
Ponumdi
Ponmudi is a hill station in the Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala in India. It is located 55.2 km north-east of Trivandrum city at an altitude of 1100 m. Ponmudi peak is a part of the Western Ghats mountain range that runs parallel to the Arabian Sea.
Guruvayur
Guruvayuris a pilgrimage town in the southwest Indian state of Kerala. It’s known for centuries-old, red-roofed Guruvayur Temple, where Hindu devotees make offerings of fruit, spices, or coins, often equivalent to their own weight. Nearby, MammiyurMahadeva Temple contains shrines to the deities Vishnu and Shiva. South of town, St. Thomas Church is believed to have been established by the apostle St. Thomas in 52 AD.
Nelliampathy
Nelliyampathy is a hill station within the Nelliyampathy Forest Reserve, in the southwest Indian state of Kerala. The road to it, which goes through the dense forests of the Western Ghats, is known for its many hairpin turns. To the west is Kesavan Para, a vantage point with views of nearby tea plantations. Further west is the 19th-century Pothundi Dam. Northeast is the Seetharkundu Viewpoint, with waterfalls nearby.
Kottayam
Kottayam is a municipal town in the Indian state of Kerala covering an area of 57.40 square kilometers. It is 157 km south of Kunnamkulam, the center of Kerala, and is located almost 30 km west of the center of the district. Kottayam was also known as ‘Cotym’ and ‘Cottayam’ during the British Raj. It was one of the main centers of literature and hence was called Akshara Nagari or Land of Letters. Many of the first Malayalam dailies like Deepika, Malayala Manorama, Mangalam were started and are headquartered in Kottayam. During the British period, various missionaries, the Christian churches, and St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara himself established many schools, colleges, and other educational institutions in and around the town. Kottayam town is also known as Chuvarchithra Nagari. Kottayam is also known as the city of Letters, Lakes, and Latex.
Vythiri
Vythiri is a small town and tourist destination located in the Wayanad district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is one of the three Taluks in the district with the other two being Mananthavady and SulthanBathery.
Thenmala
Thenmala is an ecotourism site in Kerala, a state in southwest India. It lies just north of the Thenmala Dam, which spans the Kallada River. The Elevated Walkway winds through a thick canopy of trees, home to many native birds. To the east, Pathimoonam Kannara Bridge is a 13-arched bridge along a mountain railway route. Farther east, the Palaruvi Falls cascade into a deep pool.
Best Time To Visit Kerala
Winter is the best time to visit Kerala as the weather then in Kerala is really very pleasant and apt. You can enjoy the backwaters, beaches in Kerala especially Kovalam, Bekal, Marari, Varkala, and sightseeing around Fort Kochi or even some serene moments in your houseboat. But this part of the year is the peak tourism season in Kerala so prepare accordingly and book your hotel and package in advance. During summers Kerala is on the warmer side. This might not be the right time to visit Kerala for people who want to enjoy the scenic beauty of the state. On the other hand, it is the best time to visit Kerala for a budget stay and also to see the temple festivals of decorated elephants. Kerala is also home to some of the best hill stations in South India like Munnar, Wayanad, Palakkad, and Idukki. If you are planning your honeymoon in India at hill stations, then Kerala is the place to head to as it will give you a variety to spice up your honeymoon by adding Ayurveda, houseboat, and beaches. Kerala is the first state in India to have monsoons. If you want to witness the arrival of monsoon in India then you can visit Kerala during June-August. Monsoon is the time of replenishment and it is said that this season is the best time to go for Ayurveda treatments in Kerala. Some of the world's best Ayurveda and authentic Ayurveda centers offering therapeutic massages are based at some of the most spiritually and mentally uplifting locales in Kerala. The setting as well as treatments based on the age-old science of healing work magic to harmonize your mind, body, and soul.
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