Top 10 attractions in Kerala

1.Munnar

Munnar is a hill station which is surrounded by lot of tea estates. It is one of the favourite honey moon destinations of the south.  The name "Munnar" means 3 rivers.  While going from TamilNadu you need to cross Periyar wildlife sanctuary and if fortunate you could see some wild elephants crossing the road.  Some of the places to see are

• Madupatty Dam

• Kannan Devan coffee/tea museum

• Tea plantations

• Echo point

• Attukal falls

• Rose garden

• Eravikulam national park

• Tea plantations

2. Kochi

This place is formerly known as Cochin and is also known as the queen of Arabian sea. This place has historic significance as traders, missionaries came to this place from all over the world

• Backwaters

• Kerala Kathakali Centre

• Chinese Fishing nets

• Cherai beach

• Paradesi Synagogue

• Mattancherry palace

• Fort Kochi

• Chottanikarra Bhagavathy temple

• Wonderland amusement park

• St Francis Church

• Marine Drive

• Taj Malabar

• Malabar House Fort

• Le Meridien

• Brunton Boatyard

This place is surrounded by lush mangroves, coconut trees (you can find everywhere), ancient churches, forts. There are sightseeing tours also. There are islands you can also visit from here

Some of the places to see are

Hotels in this area

3. Guruvayur

One of the most sacred and important pilgrim towns in India.  Famous for the temple of Lord Krishna in boy form. People have a custom to first feed the baby here. The number of people visiting here would easily cross 7 million annually

Some of the places to see are

• Guruvayur Temple
• Mammiyoor Mahadev Temple
• Elephant Camp
• Guruvayur Museum
• Punnathur Kotta
• Chettuva Backwater boating
• Chakkavad Beach

Hotels in this are

• Saravana Bhavan
• Woodlands Restaurant
• Indian Coffee House
• Surabi Restaurant
• Annapurna

4. Kovalam

Kovalam is a small town which is popular for its beaches. The beach is shallow and has low tidal waves. 

Ayurveda treatment especially during monsoon is another important attraction of Kovalam

Some of the places to see are

• LightHouse Beach
• Hawa Beach
• Speed boat ride
• Padmanabhapuram palace
• Samudra Beach
• Vellayani Lake
• Halycon Castle
• Akkulam Lake

Hotels in this area

• Ayur Restaurant
• The German Bakery
• Bethol
• Coconut Grove
• Spice Restaurant
• Fusion Restaurant

5. Trivandrum

The capital city of Kerala state. Surpsingly,  it does not look too shabby and has a package of tourist attractions like backwater, beaches, wild life sanctuaries, zoo

Some of the places to see are

• Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
• Trivandram zoo
• Napier Museum
• Attukal Temple
• Marine aquarium
• Ayurveda centres

Hotels

• Hawah beach resort
• Beach and Lake Ayurvedic Resort
• SP Grand Days
• Coconut Bay Beach Resort
• Hotel Highland Park

6. Athirampally falls

This falls is a very beautiful one and has been shown in many South Indian movies.  One of the must see places in Kerala to feel the water splashing

Other areas to see are Vazhachal falls, Herbal Garden and Tea estates

7. Wayanad

This is a scenic place in the north eastern part of Kerala. It is known for the rubber, cardamom, pepper

Other areas to see are

• Edakkal caves
• Soochipara falls
• Pookot Lake
• Chembra peak
• Neelimala view point
• Wayanad wildlife  sanitary
• Banasura Sagar Dam

8. Kumarakom

This place contains lush greenery, relaxing places and waterways. It is located 14 kms away from Kottayam.  There are boat houses which can be rented

Other places to see

• Vembanad Lake
• Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
• Aruvikkuzhi falls
• Boat houses
• Backwaters
• Ayurveda

9. Thekkady

Fascinating wildlife sanctuaries and exotic spices are major tourist attraction in Thekkady. You can also find elephants in this place. Periyar national park is a major attraction in this place

Places to see are:

• Kadathanadan Kalari Centre
• Elephant Junction
• Periyar Tiger reserve
• Periyar lake
• Periyar Wildlife sanctuary
• Kumily
• Cardamom hills

10. Alapuzha

Also known as Allepey forms connecting link of Kottayam - Kochi - Kollam backwaters. There is boating facility available in Vijaya Beach Park

places to see

• Backwaters
• Secret Beach
• Alappuzha Beach
• St Mary Forance Church
• Ambalapuzha SriKrishna Temple
• Allepey boat race
• House boat cruises