Tourist Spots in Kerala



Spread over an area of 38,863 sq km, Kerala stretches for about 360 miles along the Malabar Coast on the western belt of the Indian peninsula. Surrounded by the states of Tamil Nadu to the east, Karnataka on the north, and the Arabian Sea to the west, Kerala has evolved a unique culture owing to the various foreign influences. The tourist spots in Kerala vary from mountains to valleys to tea/spice plantations, from beaches to backwaters, from historical/religious monuments to wildlife sanctuaries. The variety of art and culture of Kerala happens to be some of the major lures for tourists visiting this state.

You have to arrange your tour to Kerala in an organized manner so as to cover the huge array of aspects of the state and its culture. There is no denying the fact that Kerala is a paradise as far as natural beauty is concerned. You simply cannot do without experiencing the thrill of cruising in the backwaters on a traditional kettuvallom or houseboat through the green waters and past the tall bamboo bushes, palms, dense thickets and quaint villages. The options for backwater cruises in Kerala are as follows:

  • Alappuzha
  • Kuttanad
  • Kottayam
  • Kollam
  • Kochi
  • Kumarakom
  • Malapuram
  • Kozhikode
  • Kassarkod
  • Trivandrum

    By and large you cover a major portion of the Tourist Spots in Kerala if you have traveled to the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Kochi, Wayanad and Alappuzha. Backwater cruising in Thiruvallam is a major attraction among the canoe riders. Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, magnificent palaces of the maharajas of the Travancore state, an observatory and a museum, with an assortment of excellent art work is some of the important monuments and other tourist attractions in Kerala.

    The palm fringed beaches are inseparable parts of Kerala tourist attractions. Visit the Varkala Beach, Kovalam Beach, Poovar Beach, and Kumarakom Beach are some of the choicest Tourist Spots in Kerala. Surfing, water skiing and a catamaran ride or simply relaxing among the golden sands, soaking in the juice of the ambience bit by bit will prove extremely rewarding.

    Periyar, Wayanad, Silent Valley, Chinnar, Erivakulam, Parambikulam and Thattekkad offer various wildlife sanctuaries, reserves and national parks, showcasing the varied flora and fauna of the state.

    The various presentations and representation of the various forms of arts and culture comprise the other tourist attractions in Kerala. A recital of Kathakali or Mohiniattam will transport you to a different world of charm and perfection. A game of Kalarippayattu, a martial art of Kerala, can be as thrilling.

    On your tour to Kerala you cannot overlook a session of the Ayurveda treatment at any of the resorts. Special massages, yoga and various rejuvenation programs will transform the restlessness or the tiredness in you completely. A smack of the Kerala cuisine comprising dosas, idlis, rasam and uttapams brings your tour to Kerala almost to a full circle.

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