Famously known as God’s Own Country, Kerala is known worldwide for its beauty and nature. Ranging from hill stations to fancy malls, there are so many things to explore and take in.

The best thing in Kerala is its fusion of traditional and modern culture. This is hands down one of the best places where you can find a scenic sight wherever you turn.

Best opted for family vacations, getaways and always a favourite of couples and honeymooners. And here are some of the places that are worth checking out.

• Alappuzha

Alappuzha aka Venice of the East is a backwaters wonder. Take a trip in a houseboat to enjoy the tranquillity and peace that comes with the backwater. You can eat freshly cooked food or even stay a night on the boat in the middle of the water.

Other attractions include walks on the village and Ayurveda treatments.

• Wayanad

One of the most famous hill station of all time Wayanad offers the sight and scenic beauty which is beyond words. It stretches along the Western Ghats and is quite adventurous.

• Cochin/Kochi

Cochin is given the name, Queen of the Arabian Sea since it is a port city and this is the best example of the mixture of modern and traditions in one place. And not to mention there are traces of Arabs, Chinese, British, and Dutch and so much more in it.

Places worth checking out include Wonderla Amusement Park, Lulu Mall, which is the largest mall in India, Fort Kochi, and Marine drive and there are many beaches and museums to stop by too.

• Munnar

Munnar a hill station which is immensely known for its tea plantations and is surrounded by forests and mountains everywhere.

The main attraction there is Anamudi, the highest peak in south India, Eravikulam National Park and rock climbing and paragliding. There are many viewpoints and waterfalls too.

• Kovalam

Kovalam is for all those beach lovers! Situated along the coastlines of the Arabian Sea, it is just 16 km from Thiruvananthapuram.

For this place, the sight it provides itself is enough to attract tourists without any entertainments or attractions. But you still can take a look around art galleries, village tourism, museums and dams.

• Vagamon

If you are someone who loves staying fit and sporty and want to take that with you even when you travel, then Vagamon is the place for you. Although it is not popular as other places, you can still go for adventures like paragliding, mountaineering, rock climbing and trekking.

• Kozhikode

Kozhikode s also known as Calicut and is a commercial city. It has so many cultural, historical, educational appropriating sites with British and Dutch influence. And it may be a favourite to many for the availability of Malabar food and variety of spices.

As like the other places of Kerala this one also has many beaches, falls and dams.

• Bekal

Bekal is your escape from your mundane life. With its scenic hamlets and greenish landscape, you will forget all your worries. Bekal forest is the most famous and speaks for itself; there are beaches, backwaters, caves to explore too.

• Guruvayur

If you want to add a little bit of holiness into your trip, you may want to check out. Guruvayur which has the fourth largest temple in India- Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple. Legend has it that Lord Krishna itself chose this town for his temple. There are many other temples located in this town to look forward too.

• Munroe Island

Munroe Island consists of small eight islets connected with canals and surrounded by coconut groves. This spot is the very best to visit in Kerala for a fun time. It also provides much-needed peace. You can go for island hopping, boating and take a look around the Ashtamudi Lake, Wonderla Amusement Park, Kerala Kathakali Centre, Jew Town and Mattancherry Palace. Some other notable places include Palakkad, Ponmudi, Poovar, Thiruvananthapuram etc.

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