Traveller’s Choice – Kerala 2025: The best of Kerala Kaleidoscope
Welcome to God’s Own Country, the diverse, dynamic, and distinctly beautiful, unlike any other place – Kerala is a natural wonder blessed by mother nature with a timeless allure that has captivated travellers for long. Embark on a trip down the land rich in culture, arts, festivals, wonderful landmarks, historical footprints, variety cuisine and more.
Here are some of the not to be missed spots in Kerala :

Munnar
One of the most beautiful hill stations in India, Munnar, with its lush plantations, is a paradise for nature lovers, trekkers and a photographer’s delight. Here you can enjoy cruise boat ride in the beautiful Mattupetty Lake. The region is also home to some breathtaking waterfalls and trekking routes that exudes rare charm. Some of the attractions in Munnar include Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Anaimudi Peak, Photo Point and Eravikulam National Park among others.

Kochi
Popularly known as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea’, Kochi is one of the top places to visit in Kerala. For centuries the region used to be a famous spice trade hub, and today stands as one of the top tourist destinations. Some of the popular attractions in Kochi include Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Kochi Fort, St. Francis Church and Chinese Fishing Nets etc. Plus the old world world charm of Kochi.

Alappuzha
Formerly known as Alleppey, Alappuzha is one of the prime places to visit in Kerala and forms a part of most Kerala tour packages. Famous for its backwaters and lush greenery, Alleppey is visited by a large number of tourists from across the globe. Cruising along the Vembanad Lake on a houseboat is an incredible experience that can be best enjoyed here . Some of the must visit places in Alleppey include Mannarasala Snake Temple , Krishnapuram Palace, Champakulam Valia Palli, Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple and green covered paddy fiels with winding waterways.

Thekkady
Thekkady is one of the most important tourist destinations in Kerala and ideal place for wildlife enthusiasts. The place is home to the Periyar National Park, rated as one of the top wildlife sanctuaries in South India. The region houses the famous Periyar National Park where one can come across rare and endangered varieties of flora & fauna. Boat cruising and bamboo rafting at the national park and Mangala Devi Temple are other attractions.

Thiruvananthapuram
The capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram is famous for attraction that is applauded for its beauty and scintillating charm. Some places of interest to visit in Thiruvananthapuram include Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Poovar Island, Zoological Park, Napier Art Museum & Gallery and Chowara Beach among others. Sree Padmanabha temple , representing towering and powerful Bhagwan Vishnu in sleeping pose, a visit to the Padmanabha Swamy temple is definitely a divine experience.

Wayanad
Unspoilt Wayanad is an ideal place to visit in Kerala, famed for its verdant hill stations, breath-taking natural beauty and wildlife sanctuaries. Must visit for adventurous, wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. Situated amidst the mountains of the Western Ghats, Wayanad is often dubbed as the ‘Green Paradise of Kerala’. Spread of green meadows, wild jungles and sparkling lakes, Wayanad is teeming with natural beauty.

Thrissur
Thrissur is the prime tourist destination in Kerala. The place is most famous for the grand festival one can ever witness in its amazing display of colour and rhythm – the Thrissur Pooram Festival which attracts the large number of tourists from all over. Also known as the ‘Cultural Capital of Kerala’, Thrissur is home to several Kerala cultural centers such as Kerala Kalamandalam, Sahitya Academy and Sangeetha Nataka Academy. Nearby is the famous Guruvayur temple , the Vishnu temple with a massive fort gateway which has been built in Dravidian style .

Varkala
Varkala is a beautiful place to visit , it’s a cliff beach , here you get to see eagles , many crows , at night if you are lucky you can spot fireflies. You can visit Varkala clifff beach , Kapil beach , black beach , all offeringtranquil backdrop views and soothing ambience. Sunset at Varkala is a treat to the eye.

Athirappally
An hour’s drive from Cochin International Airport, the waterfalls at Athirappally is a majestic expression of nature in full flow. Cascading waters in multi layered rocky terrain in the Chalakkudy river offers stunning sights and thrilling settings. In the neighbourhood is the national park where one can spot many rare birs and wildlife .

Kumarakom
An hour’s drive from the city of Cochin, the village of Kumarakom is now world famous for its superb natural views combining waterways, paddy fields and palm trees. Add to that a natural symphony of birdsong ensemble at the renowned bird sanctuary. A scenic spot which offers picture post card views, at Kumarakom, one can enjoy the houseboat ride through the scenic expanse of Vembanad Lake, offering amazing views in soothing air.

All these glittering gems of locations can fill the heart and mind of any leisure seeker and such a variety of travel experience would be very rare to find anywhere else.
Pack your bags and step out. Enjoy the splendour of Kerala !