THINGS YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE ONCE IN KERALA
Kerala
Best Time to
Visit Kerala:-
The best time to visit Kerala, often referred to as “God’s Own Country,” is during the winter months from October to February. This period offers pleasant weather with cooler temperatures and lower humidity levels, making it ideal for exploring Kerala’s lush greenery, tranquil backwaters, and pristine beaches. The monsoon season, from June to September, brings heavy rainfall, which can disrupt travel plans and outdoor activities. On the other hand, the summer months from March to May can be hot and humid, although hill stations like Munnar provide a cool escape. Overall, visiting Kerala during the winter ensures a comfortable and enjoyable experience, allowing travelers to fully immerse themselves in the beauty and charm of this enchanting destination.
1.
Munnar
Munnar is a famous hill
station in Kerala Located at the confluence of three rivers Madhurapuzha,
Nallathanni and Kundli. It is located on the border of Western Ghats in Idukki
district and is famous as a major tea plantation area. Tea plantations, dense forests,
valleys, lush green mountains and flora and fauna make Munnar one of the
best romantic honeymoon destinations in India.
Things to Do:
§ Eravikulam
National Park
§ Mattupetty Dam
§ Tea Museum
§ Anamudi Peak
§ Attukal
Waterfalls
Distance from city center:
§ Trivandrum
International Airport: 270 km Approx.
§ Cochin
International Airport: 110 km Approx.
§ Calicut
International Airport: 290 km Approx.
Famous Food to Try:
§ Nadan Kozhi
Varuthathu
§ Kerala Puttu
§ Idiyappam with Egg Curry
2. Thekkady
Thekkady is an important
tourist destination of Kerala located in the famous Periyar National
Park. Periyar National Park is home to large numbers of Indian elephants,
lion-tailed macaques, Nilgiri langurs, and Indian bison and Bengal tigers.
Mullaperiyar Dam is located around the area on the Periyar River and has
created an artificial lake for the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Things to Do:
§ Periyar
Wildlife
§ SanctuaryThekkady
Lake
§ Bamboo Rafting
§ Anakkara Spice
Plantations
§ Elephant Rides
Distance from City center:
§
Trivandrum International Airport: 205
km Approx.
§
Cochin International Airport: 145 km Approx.
§
Calicut International Airport: 295 km Approx.
Famous Food to Try:
§
Fish Moilee
§
Beef Fry
§ Malabar Parotta
3.
Alleppey
Alleppey is located along the
Arabian coast of Alappuzha district and offers backwater, beach and lagoon
tourism. Alappuzha district is one of the major tourist destinations apart from
backwaters, it offers long paddy fields. Paddy fields are grown every year
below sea level and it is one of the major attractions in Kuttanad along with
backwaters and boat services.
Things to Do
in Alleppey:
§ Houseboat
Cruises
§ Alappuzha
Beach
§ Marari Beach
§ Alappuzha
Lighthouse
§ Pathiramanal
Island
§ Jatayu Earth
Centre
Distance from city center:
§ Trivandrum
International Airport: 150 km Approx.
§ Cochin
International Airport: 85 km Approx.
§ Calicut
International Airport: 270 km Approx.
Famous Food to Try:
§ Karimeen
Pollichathu
§ Alleppey Fish
Curry
§ Chemmeen Curry
(Prawn Curry)
§ Kappa
(Tapioca) with Fish Curry
4.
Kochi
Kochi, formerly known as
Cochin, is a port city of Kerala located on the west coast of India in the
Arabian Sea. Kochi is part of the Ernakulam district, which is the eastern part
of the mainland of Kochi and both of them are called twin cities. The city of
Kochi is home to the Kochi Port, the Indian Navy, the Indian Coast Guard and
other major chemical industries. The city of Kochi is the best tourist
destination in Kerala and the sixth best tourist destination in India. Kochi
Marine Drive and Kochi Harbor, Jain Temple in Mattancherry are some of the
famous places to visit around the city.
Things to Do:
§ Fort Kochi
§ Chinese
Fishing Nets
§ Mattancherry
Palace
§ Marine Drive
§ Jewish
Synagogue
Distance from city center:
§
Trivandrum International Airport: 210
km Approx.
§
Cochin International Airport: 38
km Approx.
§
Calicut International Airport: 170
km Approx.
Famous Food to Try:
§
Kerala Fish Curry
§
Meen Molagitta Curry
§
Kappa and Meen
5. Thiruvananthapuram
The capital of Kerala,
Thiruvananthapuram is located on the west coast of India and is bordered by
Tirunelveli, Kollam and Kanyakumari. Thiruvananthapuram is an evergreen city of
India and is considered as one of the 10 greenest cities of India. The largest
city in Kerala is an IT hub and home to several educational institutions, the
Napier Museum and Research Laboratory.
Things to Do:
§ Padmanabhaswamy
Temple
§ Kovalam Beach
§ Napier Museum
§ Poovar Island
§ Varkala Beach
Distance from City center:
§
Trivandrum International Airport: 6 km
Approx.
§
Cochin International Airport: 200 km
Approx.
§
Calicut International Airport: 380 km Approx.
Famous Food to Try:
§
Idiyappam with Curry
§
Nadan Kozhi
Varuthathu (Spicy Chicken Fry)
§ Kerala Prawn Curry
