Kerala Tour Tips - Places , Shopping , attaction point , time to visit

Kerala , is one of the most awesome tourist locations in the world and that’s why it is known as ‘Gods Own Country’.Kerala has some of the best destinations in the world for any type family vacation or holiday or honeymoon. Tourist Places in Kerala is an amalgamation of rich cultures, traditions and folk dances and is also the land of elephants, coconuts, backwaters and unique local cuisine.

From the awesome seashores along the Malabar Shore to the labyrinth of backwater pathways in Alleppey and Kumarakom to the fantastic verdant hillside tea gardens in Munnar, Kerala’s scenery and points of interest are almost as different and unique as its individuals and the lifestyle and record of the individuals of Kerala is a significant component in gaining the visitors from all over the world.


Kerala, a state on India's tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It's known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as wildlife. National parks like Eravikulam and Periyar, plus Wayanad and other sanctuaries, are home to elephants, langur monkeys and tigers.
Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
Chief minister: Pinarayi Vijayan
Population: 3.48 crores (2012) .

• WHAT TO SHOP IN KERALA

Shopping is an important part of travelling especially when you are visiting truly exotic destination like Kerala. During your Kerala holidays you come across a wide range of souvenir items that reflects Kerala’s culture, history, Art & Socio-religious aspect. Below mentioned Items are some of the attractive and unique handmade products like Aranmula Kannadi (metal mirror), Mural paintings, Kasavu saree (sari with golden brocade), Nettor petti (Traditional Jewellery box), Nettipatham (Caparison of Elephant), Kathakali models, coir products and many other items .

• Attraction of Kerala

About Green Park Ayurvedic & Spices Plantation
Green Park Ayurvedic and Spices Plantation offers a chance to sync with nature. We provide a natural and silent atmosphere which enhances fresh breathe and a pleasure mind. Green Park is 100% eco friendly including with farm, honey bee colony, natural fish aquarium, artificial paddy field, suspension bridge, cardamom processing unit, fruit plantation, green house for vegetables, etc.



Alphabetical list of best places to visit in Kerala

•     Alleppey Backwaters
•     Ashtamudi
•     Bekal
•     Kochi
•     Kovalam
•     Kozhikode
•     Kumarakom
•     Malampuzha
•     Marari
•     Munnar
•     Nelliampathy
•     Thekkady
•     Thiruvananthapuram
•     Thrissur
•     Vagamon
•     Varkala
•     Wayanad

•     Kumarakom

 

If you have craved to stay in a small village in Kerala for enjoying the backwaters, sipping on tender coconut water, tasting some authentic Kerala food and experiencing the warmth of fresh air, Kumarakom is the place you should be in when you travel to Kerala. Situated near the Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom is a sleepy little hamlet with exotic scenery and rare flora and fauna. The place offers boating, house boat cruising.


Kerala , known as Gods Own Country has some of the best tourist destinations in India for any kind of holiday. It is the land of coconuts, backwaters, elephants 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 . Kerala Tourism was also recommended by Lonely Planet as one of the must visit family destinations to visit.

It is without doubt one of the most beautiful places on earth and that’s why it is known as’Gods Own Country’. From the stunning beaches along the Malabar Coast to the maze of backwater canals cutting through huge rice fields to the glorious rolling hillside tea plantations in the Western Ghats, Kerala’s landscapes are almost as diverse as its people and the culture and history of the people of Kerala is a major factor in attracting the tourists. If you are planning to visit Kerala, here is a selection of the best places to visit in Kerala curated by the holiday experts Iris Holidays

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Kerala , is one of the most awesome tourist locations in the world and that’s why it is known as ‘Gods Own Country’.Kerala has some of the best destinations in the world for any type family vacation or holiday or honeymoon. Tourist Places in Kerala is an amalgamation of rich cultures, traditions and folk dances and is also the land of elephants, coconuts, backwaters and unique local cuisine.

From the awesome seashores along the Malabar Shore to the labyrinth of backwater pathways in Alleppey and Kumarakom to the fantastic verdant hillside tea gardens in Munnar, Kerala’s scenery and points of interest are almost as different and unique as its individuals and the lifestyle and record of the individuals of Kerala is a significant component in gaining the visitors from all over the world.

If you are preparing to check out Kerala, here is a selection of the Top 15 places to visit in Kerala curated by the expert holiday professionals in Iris Holidays.



Alleppey is well known for the backwater trips on houseboats and always comes on top among the best destinations to check out in Kerala, simply because it is a exclusive encounter that you cannot get anywhere else on the globe. Alleppey was described as the one of the locations known as ‘Venice of the East’ by Lord Curzon. A houseboat vacation along the natural backwaters in Alleppey provides a chance to observe landscapes attractions like lavish paddy areas below the water levels, small chapels, fishing with netting, ducks in water, water lilies etc, sure to remain etched in your mind forever and this is among the best places to visit in Kerala in October to December. A vacation along the pathways with conventional Kerala food provided in a bananas leaves is fascinating with a meditative spell that is weaving a feeling of calmness and beauty around you . All months from Sept to May are fun to check out and go to Alleppey which has few of the best backwater trips in Kerala. Some other tourist destinations in Alleppey are Chettikulangara Bhagawathy Temple , Arthunkal Church , Krishnapuram Palace, Pathiramanal, Marari Beach, Sri Krishna Temple in Ambalappuzha etc other than the beach in Alleppey which may be among the closest encounters to Arabian Sea. All months from September to May are good time to visit and go to Alleppey which has few of the best backwater tours in Kerala. All months from September to May are good time to visit and go to Alleppey which has few of the best backwater tours in Kerala.

ALSO SEE Best Time to Visit Kerala Backwaters & How to book a houseboat in Kerala
alleppey-backwaters
Alleppey is the most famous backwater destination in Kerala

•     Alleppey Tourism

Best months to Visit Alleppey –
January, February , March ,April, May, September, October, November , December
Nearest Airport to Alleppey –
Kochi Airport (COK) at a distance of 51 kilometers
Popular Alleppey Tourism Attractions –
Alappuzha Beach , Kumarakom bird sanctuary, revi karunakaran museum , Marari Beach, Punnamada Lake
Alleppey Weather –
Pleasant and Hot. Umbrella may be required in monsoon season


Munnar was once the summer season of the erstwhile English Govt
Munnar was once the summer season of the erstwhile English Govt

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•     Munnar Tourism

Best months to Visit Munnar –
January, February , March ,April, May,June, July, August, September, October, November , December
Nearest Airport to Munnar –
Kochi Airport (COK) at a distance of 143 kilometers
Popular Munnar Tourism Attractions –
TATA Tea Museum, Blossom Park, Pothamedu ViewPoint, Attukal Waterfalls, Top Station, Kundala Lake, Mattupetty Dam, Eravikulam National Park, Marayoor Dolmens, Anamudi, Indo Swiss Diary Farm, Lockhart Gap, Cheeyapara Waterfalls, Life of Pi Church, Meesapulimala,
MunnarWeather –
Pleasant and Cold. Hotels does not have AC. Umbrella may be required in monsoon season

•         Wayanad

To know the greener side of Kerala, one must visit Wayanad which translates to the land of paddy fields in Local language Malayalam. It won’t be irrelevant to call it the ‘Green Paradise’ if you are planning for a sightseeing in Kerala. Calm and quiet, enriched with scenic beauty, tradition and wildlife, Wayanad is a blend of nature and heaven together and is one of the best places to visit in Kerala during summer. Wayanad is also famous for the richness it holds in the tribal heritage and agricultural abundance. Observing the lifestyle of over fifty tribes dwelling in this region will be a mind-blowing experience.