Kerala , known as Gods Own Country,is the land of backwaters, lagoons and palms ,the land of elephants and tigers,and the land of rich cultures and traditions, and has been one of the most sought after places by travelers from all around the world.It is without doubt one of the most beautiful places on the planet and that’s why they call it ‘Gods Own Country’. The cultural life of the people of Kerala is equally beautiful and is a major factor in attracting the tourists.So here we have selected for you the top ten destinations in Kerala.
1. Alleppey Backwaters always comes on top as the best place to visit in Kerala, simply because you cant get the same experience anywhere else in the world. Whenever you choose to explore the backwaters of Kerala, the kerala backwater cruise and the scenes from the cruise will surely be among the memorable moments. Alleppey is a town with picturesque canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons, it was described as the one of the places known as ‘Venice of the East’ by Lord Curzon . Backwaters of Alleppey are world famous and is the most popular tourist attraction in Kerala. A houseboat cruise in these backwaters is a delightful experience. Apart from Backwaters some other attractions in Alleppey are Alappuzha Beach offering one of the most beautiful views of the Arabian Sea, Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple, Edathua Church, Champakulam Valia Palli, Krishnapuram Palace also attracts lot of tourists. Checkout the best time to visit Kerala Backwaters along with a Kerala Backwaters Map and Best Backwater tours in Kerala
2. Munnar is without doubt the most beautiful hill station in South India.Located at 1600 m above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India and the Britishers gave the lush green mountains adorned by tea and coffee plantations which is a sight to watch in modern Munnar. Munnar gives you a heavenly feeling, with the thick mist surrounding you in the middle of the plantations.The nearby mountains present a spectacular view.There are also some waterfalls and trekking paths for the adventurous traveller.The Indo Swiss diary farm project,the lake and the dam are other sights to watch.With its sleepy little cottages, bungalows, old playgrounds and courts, Chithirapuram ,10km from Munnar, still exudes an old world charm. Checkout the details of the Best Time to Visit Munnar and the nearest railway station to Munnar along with some Munnar Photos for some inspiration to visit Munnar.