1. Munnar
Get ready to be lost in the chanceless beauty of the place where three rivers meet, namely Kundalay, Mudrapuzha and Nallathanni. Situated at 1524-metre altitude on the Western Ghats, the tourist places in Munnar makes you wonder if it is the birthplace of beauty. The lush green landscape, waterfalls, lakes, forests and tea plantations make this place a heaven on earth. The place offers spectacular view of misty valleys and lakes. You might never have believed that watching tea plantations continuously might be so absorbing and interesting. You can have your share of adventure here as you can go paragliding, trekking and rock climbing.
- Atukkad Waterfalls
- Muniyara Dolmens
- Echo Point
- Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National Park
- Mattupetty Dam
- Chithirapuram
- Top Station
- Marayur
2. Kumarakom
Kumarakom is located near Kottayam. It is one of the famous attractions of Kerala. It is bird watchers’ paradise owing to the 14-acre bird sanctuary, a favorite ground for migratory birds. Kumarakom is also a spectacular backwater destination and hence you can go on a boating ride here. As Ayurvedic massage is done here, the place is a favorite for everyone who seeks to relax body and mind. The Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom is a favorite tourist spot. It is the largest lake in Kerala and the longest lake in India. It is a great place to spend a relaxed day watching sunrise or sunset depending on the time of cruise.
- Vembanad Lake
- Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls
- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Kumarakom Beach
- Kumarakom Backwaters
- Bay Island Driftwood Museum
- Pathiramanal Island
- Juma Masjid
3. Thekkady
Thekkady offers a great chance to view wildlife while on a cruise. You can find various wild life species here including elephants, tigers, deer, bisons and many more. Elephant rides are available here to take you inside the forest. Plantations and hill stations offer a picturesque setting to the place. You can go on a trek here. Some of the most important tourist attractions in Thekkady are Periyar River, Murikkady and Chellarkovil.
- Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kurisumala
- Murikkady
- Pullumedu
- Mangala Devi Temple
4. Varkala
One of the most important features about Kerala is the Ayurvedic massage given at Varkala Beach. Varkala is famous for Ayurvedic massage and the place itself is in a wonderful setting. The beach and the mountain make the place attractive. You would not want to miss the sight of sunset here. The beach is clean and offers a great relaxation. You could stretch and let your eyes feast on the tranquil atmosphere or go for swimming and enjoy a great physical exercise. One of the most important aspects about the beach is that it is less crowded and hence you can have your space without being disturbed. Let the beauty of the beach and the atmosphere sinks in as you spend a quite evening here.
- Shree Janardhanaswamy Temple
- Sivagiri
- Papanasam Beach
- Edava Beach
- Varkala Tunnel
5. Kovalam
Kovalam is yet another stunning location in Kerala. Situated 16 kms away from the city of Trivandrum, Kovalam has three enchanting beaches. The largest of all the three beaches is the Lighthouse Beach. Hawah Beach is the second largest one here and the third beach is Samudra. Kovalam is one of the most sought after destinations in Kerala.
- Lighthouse Beach
- Hawah Beach
- Samudra Beach
- The German Bakery
- Karamana River
- Edakallu
- Vellayani Lake
- Halcyon Castle
- Valiyathura Pier
- Vizhinjam Village
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