Kerala is among one of the most popular
tourist destinations in Southern India. It is a haven for travelers, peace
seekers, and adventure lovers. The wide expanse of natural beauty present here
attracts people from all over the world to witness it, from glorious majestic
hills to lush green-covered plains. Family trips, couple sojourns, and honeymooning
vacationers all are equally recommended in Kerala. Appropriately called God’s
own country it looks nothing short of a paradise. Waterfalls, wildlife haunts,
beaches, temples, and what not, Here we bring to you the top five destinations which
you should not miss out on in your Kerala Tour Itinerary:
Kerala Backwaters
Backwater cruises in Kerala have been rated
as the best experiences of all time. Going through the backwaters lined with
numerous tall palm trees and endless sky to look at is an ‘out-of-this-world
experience. At night time, stars lighting up the sky and your dinner table
plus the scrumptious south Indian cuisine soothing your taste buds will be a
memory that you will cherish for the whole of your life. There are luxury
cruises also with all the five-star facilities on the go.
Munnar
Ranking as one of the top honeymoon destinations in India, Munnar is a picturesque hill station located in the
state of Kerala. There are numerous tea estates that are extremely
eye-soothing to look at. You can buy authentic tea grown at the estates here
which is praised for its purity and quality. Besides tea estates, there are
lakes and forests too embracing the land of Munnar. Visiting Munnar during
monsoons is a plus when you can see the whole hill station rejuvenated with
fresh water descending from the sky.
Kovalam Beach
Located near the capital city of
Trivandrum, Kovalam Beach is the finest beach in Kerala. This beach is great for
Unlax and unwinding your mind, body, and soul. You can indulge in recreational
activities, can try out some water sports, or can simply sunbathe. Open-air
restaurants offering exotic dishes will capture your fancy for sure. The
scenery of the beach is picture-perfect and praise-worthy.
Periyar National Park
This national park is one of the principal
tourist attractions of Kerala. Also one of the noted national parks in India,
it is known for its overwhelming elephant population. A jungle walk or safari
through the park will refresh your senses. Elephant rides for tourists are also
arranged. You will be delighted to know that, unlike many other national parks,
it remains open throughout the year.
Mattancherry Palace
This palace was originally constructed by
the Portuguese to be given as a gift to the ruler of Kochi. Built-in Kerala
style of architecture with some European influence, this palace looks
eye-pleasing in appeal. The distinguishing feature of this palace that
interests travelers is the mural paintings which perfectly depict the finesse
of Hindu temple art. Apart from this, the palace holds portraits of kings of
Kochi, articles used by the royal lineage, currency coins, palanquins, etc.
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