Kerala, known as Gods Own Country, is the land of lagoons and palms, the land of elephants and tigers, 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. It is without doubt one of the most beautiful places on the planet and that’s why they call it 'Gods Own Country’. The cultural life of the people of Kerala is equally beautiful and is a major factor in attracting the tourists. So here we have selected for you the top famous destinations in Kerala. The Kerala Backwaters are a network of interconnected brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast. Sightseeing in Kerala is very interesting.
Reaching Kerala
By Air
There are three airports in the state - Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
Domestic flights (direct): From/To: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai
International flights (direct): From/To: Colombo, Maldives, Dubai, Sharjah, Bahrain, Doha, Ras-al-Khaimah, Kuwait, Riyadh, Fujairah and Singapore.
Cochin International Airport, Nedumbassery
Domestic flights (direct): From/To: Mumbai, Chennai, Goa, Agathi, Bangalore International flights (direct): From/To: Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Riyadh, Muscat
Karipur Airport, Kozhikode
Domestic flights (direct): From/To: Mumbai, Chennai, Coimbatore International flights (direct): From/To: Sharjah, Bahrain, Dubai, Doha, Ras-al-Khaimah, Kuwait, Riyadh, Fujairah
Rail:
There are around 200 railway stations in Kerala connecting most of the places in the state to places in the other parts of India and inside the state. Long-distance express trains connect important places in the state to places outside Kerala like Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata.
Places to Visit
Thiruvananthapuram is also an international airport, connecting the state to many places in India and the world.
Munnar (Kashmir of South)
Mannar Hill station is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Kerala. Munnar means 'three
Munnar is well known for its vast expanse of neelakurinji, a blue flower which blooms only every twelve years. It bloomed last in December 2006. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, at 2695 m. How to reach there?
Nearest Airport- Cochin 105Kms
Nearest Railway Station - Aluva
rivers’ nestles in the Western Ghats at the confluence of three mountain streams (Mudrapuzha, Nallathani, and Kundala). The scent of fresh eucalyptus leaves, Verdant green hills and rolling tea gardens makes Munnar like a paradise. It was the summer resort of the Government official during the British rule in India. Munnar is one of the world's highest tea growing estates. The calmness and mild cold climate throughout the year makes it the favorite tourist place.
Wayanad: Nature at its Peak
If Munnar presented to you beauty which is partly man-made, Wayanad shows you how beautiful nature can be without human interference. The mountains, the winding lanes and the thick forests on either side give you an ethereal experience. In the Muthanga wildlife sanctuary at the heart of Wayanad, animals like the Indian elephant, spotted dear, bison are easily spotted in their natural habitats, others animals like tiger and leopard can also be seen if you are lucky. The Edakkal caves give you paintings that are some 4000 years old. The Bamboo forests are an excellent picnic spot. For the adventurer ,trekking in Muthanga, Edakkal and Pakshipathalam can be a lifetime experience.
How to reach here?
Nearest Airport - Calicut 109 Kms
Nearest Railway station - Calicut
Road: N H 212 (Kozhikode-Mysore) passes via Kalpetta and Sulthan Bathery
Alappuzha – 'The Venice of the East' Alappuzha (Alleppy) is famous for it's backwaters. Alappuzha 'The Venice of the East' is endowed with exceptional natural beauty and emerged as a major tourist destination of the Kerala. The entire district teems with an array of rivers, canals and lakes ideal for boat cruise. Alappuzha is also famous for boat races, houseboats, beaches, marine products and coir industry.
Nearest Railway Station Alappuzha
Nearest Airport. Nedumbassery (Kochi)
Kochi - Queen of Arabian Sea
Kochi, also known as the 'Queen of Arabian sea 'is the most important commercial place. It is also the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala. The Chinese fishing nets, Dutch buildings, Portuguese artistic,British monuments, etc. add the beauty of Cochin.
Kovalam Beach
Kovalam Beach consists of three adjacent crescent beaches separated by rocky outcroppings. This sea shore is finding a new significance in the light of several Ayurveda salons, and recuperation and regeneration resorts which provide a wide variety of Ayurveda treatments for tourists. This beautiful place offers a variety of activities including snorkeling, catamaran rides, sunset viewing cycling on the sand etc. This place offers good accommodation facilities. The nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) Airport about 15kms from Kovalam beach.
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram is bound by the Arabian Sea in the west and Tamil Nadu in the east. Named after Anantha Padmanabha or Lord Vishnu, the city is home to many ancient
temples. But the landmark is the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple around which the city has been built on seven low hills. The wooded highlands of the Western Ghats in the eastern and north-eastern borders give Thiruvananthapuram some of the most enchanting picnic spots. A long shoreline with internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage make this district a much sought-after tourist destination. Clean and green, Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala is one of the most beautiful cities in the country.
By road: Long distance buses operate from the Central Bus Station at Thampanoor, opposite the Railway Station Thampanoor KSRTC Bus Terminal Ph: 2323886. Short distance buses operate from the City Bus Station, East Fort Ph: 2575495
By rail: There are direct trains from Thiruvananthapuram to all the main towns in Kerala as well as the major cities in India. Railway enquiry Ph: 132
By air: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (6 km from the city) has over 30 air links with convenient connections to Colombo, Maldives, Singapore and the Middle East.
southernmost known as 'lighthouse beach', is the most popular and largest among three. Many hotels, restaurants, lodges and shops are located here. It is frequented by outsiders who stay and enjoy this place. The second largest is Hawah Beach where sun-bathing is a pleasure is nearby. The Northern most crescent is crowded on the weekends, is very popular with the locals, day-travelers, and passing-by tourist buses.
Reaching Kerala
By Air
There are three airports in the state - Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
Domestic flights (direct): From/To: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai
International flights (direct): From/To: Colombo, Maldives, Dubai, Sharjah, Bahrain, Doha, Ras-al-Khaimah, Kuwait, Riyadh, Fujairah and Singapore.
Cochin International Airport, Nedumbassery
Domestic flights (direct): From/To: Mumbai, Chennai, Goa, Agathi, Bangalore International flights (direct): From/To: Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Riyadh, Muscat
Karipur Airport, Kozhikode
Domestic flights (direct): From/To: Mumbai, Chennai, Coimbatore International flights (direct): From/To: Sharjah, Bahrain, Dubai, Doha, Ras-al-Khaimah, Kuwait, Riyadh, Fujairah
Rail:
There are around 200 railway stations in Kerala connecting most of the places in the state to places in the other parts of India and inside the state. Long-distance express trains connect important places in the state to places outside Kerala like Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata.
Places to Visit
Thiruvananthapuram is also an international airport, connecting the state to many places in India and the world.
Munnar (Kashmir of South)
Mannar Hill station is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Kerala. Munnar means 'three
Munnar is well known for its vast expanse of neelakurinji, a blue flower which blooms only every twelve years. It bloomed last in December 2006. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, at 2695 m. How to reach there?
Nearest Airport- Cochin 105Kms
Nearest Railway Station - Aluva
rivers’ nestles in the Western Ghats at the confluence of three mountain streams (Mudrapuzha, Nallathani, and Kundala). The scent of fresh eucalyptus leaves, Verdant green hills and rolling tea gardens makes Munnar like a paradise. It was the summer resort of the Government official during the British rule in India. Munnar is one of the world's highest tea growing estates. The calmness and mild cold climate throughout the year makes it the favorite tourist place.
Wayanad: Nature at its Peak
If Munnar presented to you beauty which is partly man-made, Wayanad shows you how beautiful nature can be without human interference. The mountains, the winding lanes and the thick forests on either side give you an ethereal experience. In the Muthanga wildlife sanctuary at the heart of Wayanad, animals like the Indian elephant, spotted dear, bison are easily spotted in their natural habitats, others animals like tiger and leopard can also be seen if you are lucky. The Edakkal caves give you paintings that are some 4000 years old. The Bamboo forests are an excellent picnic spot. For the adventurer ,trekking in Muthanga, Edakkal and Pakshipathalam can be a lifetime experience.
How to reach here?
Nearest Airport - Calicut 109 Kms
Nearest Railway station - Calicut
Road: N H 212 (Kozhikode-Mysore) passes via Kalpetta and Sulthan Bathery
Alappuzha – 'The Venice of the East' Alappuzha (Alleppy) is famous for it's backwaters. Alappuzha 'The Venice of the East' is endowed with exceptional natural beauty and emerged as a major tourist destination of the Kerala. The entire district teems with an array of rivers, canals and lakes ideal for boat cruise. Alappuzha is also famous for boat races, houseboats, beaches, marine products and coir industry.
Nearest Railway Station Alappuzha
Nearest Airport. Nedumbassery (Kochi)
Kochi - Queen of Arabian Sea
Kochi, also known as the 'Queen of Arabian sea 'is the most important commercial place. It is also the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala. The Chinese fishing nets, Dutch buildings, Portuguese artistic,British monuments, etc. add the beauty of Cochin.
Kovalam Beach
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram is bound by the Arabian Sea in the west and Tamil Nadu in the east. Named after Anantha Padmanabha or Lord Vishnu, the city is home to many ancient
temples. But the landmark is the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple around which the city has been built on seven low hills. The wooded highlands of the Western Ghats in the eastern and north-eastern borders give Thiruvananthapuram some of the most enchanting picnic spots. A long shoreline with internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage make this district a much sought-after tourist destination. Clean and green, Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala is one of the most beautiful cities in the country.By road: Long distance buses operate from the Central Bus Station at Thampanoor, opposite the Railway Station Thampanoor KSRTC Bus Terminal Ph: 2323886. Short distance buses operate from the City Bus Station, East Fort Ph: 2575495
By rail: There are direct trains from Thiruvananthapuram to all the main towns in Kerala as well as the major cities in India. Railway enquiry Ph: 132
By air: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (6 km from the city) has over 30 air links with convenient connections to Colombo, Maldives, Singapore and the Middle East.
southernmost known as 'lighthouse beach', is the most popular and largest among three. Many hotels, restaurants, lodges and shops are located here. It is frequented by outsiders who stay and enjoy this place. The second largest is Hawah Beach where sun-bathing is a pleasure is nearby. The Northern most crescent is crowded on the weekends, is very popular with the locals, day-travelers, and passing-by tourist buses.
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