Places of Interest (Kerala)
Kerala is a destination that offers respite from the hustle and bustle of modern life inviting its visitors to immerse themselves in a realm of nature and beauty. Undeniably, Kerala lives up to its moniker as “God’s Own Country”, you will believe it only when you visit it. It captivates your senses and leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of those who experience its magic through places of interest in Kerala.
Following is the map of Kerala with the cities that we covered in our itinerary marked on it. Our trip started from Kochi (Cochin) and ended at Tiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum). We skipped the North part as it would have need more time. Let us leave it to cover some time later. We have mentioned all the places of interest in Kerala segregated by cities. Under each city we have listed all the things to do, places to go, sightseeing places and tourist spots that are worth a visit.
Kovalam
Kovalam is a popular beach destination in Kerala. Travelling further from Alleppey to Kovalam has views with ocean on one side and the backwaters on the other with abundance of coconut trees near the town of Alleppey. Moreover, some notable tourist spots like the Varkala beach and Jatayu Earth Centre fall on the way. Kovalam Know more
Alleppey
The route from Thekkady to Alleppey is both hilly and plain. There were too many scenic views on the way. We could find many tea gardens in this area as well. Alleppey is one of the coastal cities in Kerala. There was a stretch of the road where our driver detoured through rubber plantations. A Know more
Thekkady
Thekkady is a plantation town and the home to the Periyar National Park, a popular tourist spot in Kerala. The route from Munnar to Thekkady is still hilly as Thekkady also falls in the Idukki district. Make sure to carry medicines if you are prone to motion sickness as the roads make you sick. Nevertheless, Know more
Munnar
Munnar is known as the Queen of hills. And, rightly so! Munnar is a tourist hill station nestled in the Western Ghats. It is characterized by rolling hills with sprawling tea plantations, waterfalls, winding roads, hiking trails and awe-inspiring views. It is a delight for every tourist. On your road trip from Kochi to Munnar, Know more
Kochi
Kochi (Cochin) is a city of historic importance in India. Kochi’s proximity to the sea coast made it the gateway to India for the Western world. For this reason it has continuously been a hub of trade and commerce from all over the world since ancient times. Therefore, the merchant travellers from the middle east Know more