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Kerala Tourism

A Welcoming Destination Where Nature, Beaches, Backwaters, Ayurveda, and Culture Await You.

About Kerala Tourism

Encompassing serenity, Kerala is a charming South Indian destination that should be in every traveller’s bucket list. Adorned with the emerald backwaters, sprawling and lush tea estates, pristine hill stations, and azure Arabian Sea, Kerala tourism boasts numerous tourist places with which you will fall in love instantly.
In North Kerala, districts like Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, and Malappuram have many attractions for the tourists. Wayanad offers a lovely hill station holiday whereas Kozhikode offers a great beach holiday and an opportunity of bird watching.

List of Top Most Visited Tourist Destinations of Kerala

  • Alleppey: Kerala’s favourite backwater tourist destination, Alleppey is famed for offering an incredible experience of staying and cruising in a traditional houseboat.

  • Munnar: Adorned with myriad tea estates and rolling hills, Munnar is without a doubt the best hill station in Kerala. It is a must visit tourist place in Kerala for a relaxing holiday as well as relishing adventure activities.

  • Kochi: A cosmopolitan city with a bustling port, Kochi is where the modern lifestyle meets the traditional one. The city is the perfect reflection of Kerala and has many experiences up its sleeves.

  • Thekkady: Fringing the popular Periyar National Park, Thekkady is a hill station in Kerala that attracts many nature and wildlife lovers. It is one of the best places to enjoy the scenic beauty of Kerala.

  • Thrissur: The cultural capital, Thrissur does not need an introduction. From drawing a large crowd on its Temple Festival (Thrissur Pooram) to being an abode to several cultural centres, the city is a must-visit in Kerala.

  • Kovalam: A small coastal town with some of the best beaches of Kerala, Kovalam is a place where you get to enjoy sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes and catamaran cruising.

  • Wayanad: Dotted with camping sites, trekking trails and gorgeous waterfalls, Wayanad is a peaceful and picturesque hill station that is perfect for holiday in Kerala.

  • Kumarakom: The favourite place for luxury seekers desiring a holiday on the backwaters of Kerala, Kumarakom is replete with luxury houseboats and resorts promising an experience of a lifetime.

  • Kozhikode: Home to serene beaches and historic sites, Kozhikode is where Vasco Da Gama landed when he discovered India. The city is a perfect place to get an authentic experience of Kerala.

  • Thiruvananthapuram: The capital city, Thiruvananthapuram is where you can find authentic Kerala’s food, intriguing sights and a cluster of Victorian museums; it’s a place of many experiences.



General info

Best time to visit
Oct - Feb
Ideal Duration
5-8 Days
Visa
Not Required
Currency
INR

How to Reach Kerala

By Train

By Train

Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode all have their own airports connecting them to major cities of India

By Air

By Air

Along with Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala has several railway stations connecting it to the rest of India.

By Road

By Road

NH 17, NH 47, and NH 49 connect Kerala to the major cities of India.


Frequently Asked Questions

The best time to visit Kerala is between October and February when the weather is perfect for sightseeing. The monsoon season between June and September is also a good time to visit and enjoy the natural beauty and Ayurveda therapies. In the summer season, it can be difficult to plan a trip to Kerala because of high temperature and humidity. However, hill stations like Munnar can still be visited in the state.

Kerala enjoys a good connectivity via rail, road, and air. Many of its major cities have their own airports, whereas, trains and roads almost all parts of the state.

Yes, it is safe to plan a trip in the monsoon season to Kerala. However, it is recommended to check the weather forecast before planning a trip and also keep an eye on the news.

Yes, our family tours to Kerala include several activities like horse riding, boating etc. for the kids.

Yes, Kerala is quite safe for solo women travellers. However, it is advised to practise caution like one does anywhere in the world while travelling.