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Places to Visit
1. Mattupetty Dam, Munnar
The dam and the lake are the highlights of this place. The serenity of this place will make you fall in love with it. Also, the place is known as “Cattle Village”. The name comes from the famous Indo-Swiss farm project that happened here.
2. Mattancherry Palace, Kochi
The place is a Portuguese Palace. It was popularly known as the Dutch Palace. The palace has some wonderfully detailed murals that depict scenes from epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata.
3. Periyar National Park, Thekkady
The national park is spread over 357 sq. km of land. Periyar National Park is a tiger and elephant reserve. Its main attraction is the wildlife sighting aboard a boat in the Periyar Lake.
4. Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall, Kumarakom
The waterfall is an ideal picnic spot to spend time with your family and loved ones. The water falling down the mountain is so clean and white that it can be compared to milk. Also, the St. Mary’s church is located at the top of the waterfalls.
5. Alappuzha Beach, Alleppey
The beach has a huge network of freshwater rivers, lakes and lagoons. Every year, the Nehru Trophy Boat Price event takes place at this very beach. In addition to the beach, the Alappuzha Lighthouse is also a popular tourist attraction here.
6. Lighthouse Beach, Kovalam
This beach is a crescent-shaped beach. It offers a wide range of food outlets situated around the shoreline. Also, a number of beach sports are available at the beach.
7. Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum
It is said that according to the Bhagavad Gita, Balarama had visited this very temple and made offerings to the Lord. Many visitors come here to seek blessings of the Lord. Also, an important note is that visitors need to follow a strict dress code to enter the temple.
8. Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad
The dam was initially built with the aim of aiding the Kakkayam Hydroelectric project. But now the dam also makes for a great picnic spot. The trek around the dam offers spectacular vistas of the surroundings around you. Also, the speedboat ride is a must.
9. Vagamon Lake, Vagamon
The lake is the pride and highlight of Vagamon. The pedal boats and rowing boats at the lake help you burn calories and enjoy the view of the surroundings from the middle of the lake.
10. Vizhinjam, Poovar
The place has scenic, white sand beaches and a rock-cut cave. It also houses a shrine that is dedicated to Vinandhara Dakshinamurti. In addition to that, there is also a marine aquarium.
11. St. Angelo’s Fort, Kannur
The fort was built by the first Portuguese viceroy of India in 1505. The fort offers fascinating views of Moplah bay and Dharmadam Island.
12. Madiyan Koolom Temple, Kasargod
The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali and is famous for the annual Puttu Utsavam. Another famous festival at the temple is Kalasham.
Things to Do
1. Bathe Elephants, Kodanad
Imagine giving a bath to an elephant? At the Kodanad Elephant Sanctuary, you can actually do that. It is one of the major things to experience in Kerala. You can also take an elephant safari and even feed elephants.
2. House Boat Stay, Alleppey
When in Alleppey don’t miss out on the experience of sailing in a houseboat. Although there are many things to do in Kerala the houseboat stay and ride is a different experience altogether.
3. Shikara Rides, Alappuzha
Alappuzha offers some stunning views of the backwaters. On your Shikara ride, you will overlook the beautiful coconut trees and also see an array of birds flying above you. Indulging in this fun activity is a must.
4. Snake Boat Race, Alappuzha
The Snake Boat Rice in Alappuzha is one of the most amazing things to do in Kerala. If you feel you are far away from the lake then you can even rent a boat to look at the race from close-by.
5. Stay In a Tree House, Wayanad
If you wish to get closer to nature and experience the natural surroundings then you are at the right place in Wayanad. The tree house stay also offers activities like rappelling, rock climbing, nature walks and mountain biking.
6. Spice Tour, Thekkady
A tour of the spice plantations in Munnar is a must. One can taste some authentic black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and the exotic vanilla and meanwhile also explore the farms on a nature walk.
7. Visit the Coffee Plantation, Wayanad
Drinking coffee at the place where it is made is an experience of a lifetime. You can learn about the whole coffee making process that goes from plucking the green coffee beans to finally getting that perfect brew in the last one.
8. Watch Theyyam, Kochi
Watching Theyyam is considered one of the best things to do in Kerala. The performance is staged in various temples of North Kerala. Watching this exceptional dance form will definitely make you feel alive.
9. Try Tea Flavours, Munnar
The place is a haven of tea leaves. The Tea Estate has a 100-year-old factory and the factory generates various types and flavours of tea. You can also purchase these flavours from the factory.
10. Bird Watching, Kumarakom
Nature Lovers, this is the place for you to be at. Take your binoculars along and enjoy bird watching at the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. You can spot rare migratory birds such as egret, heron, waterfowl and the Siberian crane.
Best Time to Visit
Kerala is best when explored in the winter season. The summers in Kerala are too hot for comfort and hence it is best to be avoided. Also, the main monsoons keep the state wet all throughout the season. Although it can be a beautiful amalgamation of scenic views, it becomes difficult to explore outdoor activities during the monsoons.
So the best time definitely is during the winter season. One can enjoy adventure activities, go boating and trekking and all this while being comfortable.