Top 5 Places to See in Kerala

India is a treasure trove of wonderful sights and activities and Kerala is one of its precious gems. A state in the southern India, Kerala is aptly called the God's own country. The beauty that spreads across Kerala seems to transport visitors' into another world – a world which has been created and blessed by the Gods themselves.

It is no wonder then, that this Gods' own country is adored by tourists to India. Travellers just love to explore the beauty of this state of India. Adding icing to the cake is the cultural richness of the state which is reflected in the lifestyle of the people, their customs and traditions, cuisines, festivals and of course the monumental heritage. Together, they form a perfect combination that attracts more and more visitors every year.

In this article, we offer you information on top 5 places that you must visit while on a trip to Kerala

Kovalam Beach – Kerala has Arabian Sea on its western side and its shoreline extends upto 600 km. Each of the beaches of Kerala is unique in its own way. Kovalam beach is the most popular amongst all . There are actually three beaches that make Kovalam - the Lighthouse beach, Eve's or Hawa beach and Ashok beach. While at Kovalam beach, you can enjoy a bit of sightseeing, a bit of water sports (swimming, kayaking, surfing and skiing) and also a bit of leisure. A visit to Kerala is incomplete without a visit to the Kovalam beach.

Alleppey Backwaters – Kerala is known for its amazingly beautiful backwaters and the Alleppey backwaters in Kerala is widely referred to as the Venice of East. Book a houseboat for yourself and sail around in the Alleppey Backwaters enjoying scenic views like paddy fields, coconut lagoons, secluded islands, men fishing on their country boats and school children ferrying across the canal. Cruising through the backwaters of Kerala is a wonderful experience that should not be missed out at any cost. Moreoever, the Alleppey Backwaters is also the venue for the very famous annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race, a completely entertaining competition to watch during your tour.

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Around 11,125.59 sq.kms of Kerala's landmass is occupied by forests and the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary covers 777 sq km out of this. The park is home to 62 species of animals, out of which the tiger is the most important one. Yet another animal that hogs quiet a lot of attention is the Indian Elephant. While in the Periyar Wildlife park, you can enjoy boating, trekking, camping, bamboo rafting, elephant ride, walking trips, swimming, angling, bullock cart ride, tribal heritage tour.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary – This one is a paradise for bird lovers. Located on the banks of Vembanad lake, Kumarakom bird sanctuary has Waterfowl, Cuckoo, Owls, Egrets, Herons Water Ducks, Parrots, Teal, Larks, Flycatchers and Wood Beetle as its local residents. Migratory birds to the park includes the Siberian Cranes.

Munnar – The most famous and beautiful hill station of Kerala and also amongst the topmost honeymoon destinations in India, Munnar is a delight for nature lovers. Tea gardens, coffee plantations and spice plantations are the prime attractions here. You can actually visit a Tea Museum & Processing Unit while in Munnar. Just around the town are a number of other attractions that you can visit like Attukal falls, Devikulam, Nyayamakad, Rajamala, Ervikulam National Park and Mattupetty.

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