Thiruvananthapuram
The capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum is the largest city of the state that showcases the perfect blend of rural life with the contemporary way of living. The city is known for its scenic beaches and historical sites.
Kochi
Kochi or Cochin is one of the most popular places in God’s own country that is an example of rich cultural values with a touch of modernization. The place known for its natural beauty and vibrant culture is also regarded as one of the biggest spice markets of Kerala.
Wayanad
With an abundance of stunning hill stations and enchanted beauty, the place is undoubtedly one of the must-visit places of Kerala. Situated at a height of 700-2,000 m above sea level the city offers various adventure activities including trekking, bird watching and wildlife exploration.
Munnar
Munnar is one of the most popular hill stations of Kerala located at an elevation of 1,600 m above sea level. With the backdrop of lush tea gardens, soothing ambience and picturesque hills the place is a hilly retreat for the tourists of Kerala.
Bekal
Bekal is a perfect gataway from the fast-paced life. The place is filled with lush landscapes, and historical monuments and offers a mesmerizing view of the Arabian Sea. The place is also home to Bekal Fort, the 17th-century fort that is one of the largest of its kind in Kerala.
Thekkady
Thekkady is one of the most adventurous towns of the state known for being home to Periyar National Park which inhabits rare and wild animals including, elephants, tigers and a wide variety of bird species. Tourists can also immerse in the boating experience in the Thekkady Lake.
Alleppey
Popular known as ‘Backwater capital of India’ the place with its silent backwaters and scenic beauty of Vembanad Lake is one of the most desired tourist destinations of Kerala. The place is also known for seafood, bird watching, snake boat races and Houseboats.
Kovalam
Situated on the coastlines of the Arabian Sea, the place is a popular beach destination of Kerala known for its wide offerings of beach activities and other exciting adventure activities. The place with its dense coconut trees lining up on the shore and charismatic view of the sea is a paradise for beach lovers.
Kerala, being called the ‘Spice Garden of India’ is popular for its unique cuisines and food offerings. The cuisine has a rich amount of coconut, rice and other local spices. Appam with Stew, Karimeen Pollichathu, and Payasam are some of the popular foods of Kerala.
The state is recognized as the ‘Land of Gods’ and therefore is known for hosting various festivals in various parts of the state. Onam and Pongal are the most popular festivals of Kerala followed by Navaratri, Cochin Carnival, Puli Kali, Kalpathi Ratholsavm and many more.
Bird Watching
Kumarakom is the most popular destination among bird watchers. Due to its rich wildlife and pleasant environment, the place attracts a huge number of migratory birds including Herons, Waterfowl and Siberian Crane.
Sail in a Houseboat
Experience a unique way of sailing along the silent backwaters in a houseboat while enjoying the scenic beauty of the Alleppey.
Witness the Snake Boat Race
The snake boat race is the traditional boat race of Kerala. Witnessing and cheering your team racing is one of the best things one can do in Kerala.
Jeep Ride
Embark on the journey to witness rare and wild animals in the dense forest of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary with a jeep ride creating a memorable experience.
Spice Tour
Take a tour of spice plantations and taste some of the authentic spices of Kerala. Thekkady is a village known for its spice and having a rich historical significance.
Stay in Treehouse
With an abundance of nature and dense forest, staying in a Treehouse is one of the most exciting things to do in Kerala. Waynad is known for Treehouse along with rock climbing, mountain biking and many more.
Air : Kerala has four airports that are well connected with other parts of the world with both Domestic and International Flights. The four airports include Trivandrum, Cochin, Kozhikode and Kannur.
Train : Travelling to Kerala by train creates one of the most amazing travelling experiences offering scenic views of the Western Ghats and stunning coastlines. Trains that operate in Kerala include Kerala Express, Rajdhani Express and Duronto Express.
Road : The state of Kerala is well connected with the rest of India with NH 17, 44, 47 and 48 along with smaller highways and roads.
Sea : Situated in the Coastal region, Kerala can also be reached by the Sea. Ships cruise from the Cochin port and Vizhinjam International Seaport from Thiruvananthapuram.
Summer : Summers may not be the best time to visit Kerala due to its extreme heat conditions and humidity.
Rainy : Kerala is home to rich wildlife and dense forest and its beauty rises during the rainy season offering freshness and lush greenery to the valley and mountains of Western Ghats.
Winter : The winter period between September to March is regarded as the best time to visit Kerala. This time the state has pleasant weather with less humidity along with offering a variety of tourism activities to try on.