‘God’s own country’ is full of scenic views unique cultural experiences, beautiful landscapes, and powerful interactions.
A melange of culinary experiences, the beautiful beaches, the serene backwaters and the massage are not the only things to do in Kerala. This place has a lot more to offer.
We’ve created a perfect list of the best things to do in Kerala! Read on, pick your favourites!
Fort Kochi
Fort Kochi is an amazing place to visit. With the influence of Arabs, British, Dutch, Chinese, and Portuguese, Fort Kochi has a lot of eclectic architecture to gape at. You’ll be enthralled with your visit to this fort that is located right on the beach, a queer phenomenon not many beaches and forts in the world offer.
You can also discover the coastal city of Kochi on a traditional Indian tuk-tuk. Zip around the streets of Kochi as you explore the city’s key landmarks and learn about the rich history of the city and its mix of cultures and sit down to a traditional and authentic meal for lunch.
Alleppey
Alleppey tops in the list of places to visit in Kerala. And when you’re there, don’t miss out on the experience of sailing in a houseboat. There are many things to do in Kerala houseboat, like looking at the lush green landscape and being served a freshly prepared meal as you travel through the tranquil backwaters, which is just as amazing as it is made out to be. The boat accommodates the whole family and includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
Glide across Vembanad Lake, see waterside villages, taste typical Kerala cuisine, and enjoy the tranquil scenery on this overnight trip from Kochi.
Lovely to open shutters in the morning and be so close to wildlife and lots of bird spotting. Perfect way to unwind!
Kumbalangi Integrated Tourism Village
Have an authentic rural experience at Kumbalangi Integrated Tourism Village. Exploring the local paddy cultivation, canoeing in mangrove forests, fishing, crab farming are amongst the many things to do in the village.
Learn the traditional art of Coir making, pottery and weaving coconut leaves for thatched roofs and fencing.
Simplicity and uniqueness! It’s all here.
Munnar
Munnar is undoubtedly a jewel in the crown of God’s Own Country, Kerala. Perfect countryside tucked away in the hills, Munnar is undeniably one of the lovely destinations that bolster Kerala tourism.
South India’s largest tea-growing region, carpeted in emerald-green tea plantations, contoured, clipped and sculpted like ornamental hedges.
The tea museum preserves the aspects on the genesis and growth of tea plantations in Kerala’s mountain region of the Western Ghats.
The spice plantation in Munnar is also one of the major spice plantations in Kerala with captivating farms to wander in, since different spices are cultivated in different sections of each plantation.
So, what are you waiting for, pack your bags and get set for a rollicking time in Munnar, making it a cherished vacation for a long time to come.
Alappuzha
Watching the colourful Snake Boat races in Alappuzha is one of the most amazing things to do in Alleppey, Kerala. Snake boat races are mostly held from July to September particularly during Onam festival. You can even rent a boat to look at the race from close-by and cheer for your favorite team as they all race by each other one by one.
A snake boat (or chundan vallam) is actually a long canoe-style boat used by the people of Kerala’s Kuttanad region, in the heart of the Kerala backwaters.
It’s a traditional war boat of Kerala. Typical snake boats are 100 to 120 feet long, and hold up to 100 rowers. Each of the villages in the region has its own snake boat, which they take great pride in. Every year the villagers get together to race the boats along the lakes and rivers.
A holiday in Kerala will fill you with memories for a lifetime.
