Top 5 Places to Visit in Kerala

Situated in South India, Kerala is known to be one of the most serene and beautiful places in the country.  This state is divided into 14 districts, with its largest city, Thiruvananthapuram being the capital.

Situated between the Arabian Sea on the West and the Western Ghats on the East, Kerala forms an elegant coastal strip which is shaped by its layered landscape. This state is one of the most sought after holiday destinations for the people of India, as well as those from other countries.

Here are few of the top tourist spots one should definitely see while taking a tour to Kerala:

1. Backwaters of Kerala – The picturesque backwaters consist of stretches of canals, lakes and lagoons which are located parallel to the stunning Arabian Sea coast. The tranquil backwater cruises give you an experience to be cherished for a lifetime.

2. Napier Museum – It is an art and natural history museum that is situated in Thiruvananthapuram. The elegant wooden structure of this museum was made in 1880 by the British architect, Robert Chisholm. The interior of this building displays a striking architectural design, and is truly a sight to behold.  There are host of temple carts, Buddhist sculptures and ivory carvings kept on display in this museum.

3. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary- One of South India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary, the Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area, situated near Thekkady .This large sanctuary is home to bisons, wild boars, about a 1000 elephants and over 30 tigers. There are about 35 recorded species of mammals here, including various threatened species.

4. Eravikulam National Park- This Park is situated along the Western Ghats in the Idukki district. There have been twenty-six different species of mammals recorded in this park, which includes the largest surviving population of Nilgiri tahr. The part consists of a gorgeous high rolling hill plateau, with multiple perennial streams crisscrossing it. The highest peak of the Himalayas in South India is also within the precincts of this park. 

5. St. Francis Church - Built originally in 1503, this is the oldest European Church in India. When the great Portuguese Explorer, Vasco da Gama died in 1524, on his third visit to India, his body was originally buried in this Church. His body was moved to Lisbon after 14 years.

These were a few of the most famous tourist spots in Kerala.  One can book one of the Kerala group tour packages from a renowned travel agency in order to witness all these and many other magnificent sights with a group of like-minded people who could either be office colleagues’ or even friends from college.