Top Tourist Places in Kerala – The Ultimate List

Kerala is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in India. Kerala is often termed as paradise set in green!! The top Tourist Places in Kerala is mentioned here.

Kerala is not just some backwaters and hill stations as it is usually advertised but it has so much more to offer. This land of mesmerizing beauty has rich culture and traditions and is one of the best tourist places in the world.

This Kerala travel blog has tried to give you planning insights, offbeat travel destinations, things to do and tips to make your journey to Kerala smooth and unforgettable.

This article is inspired by one of the comments we got on this blog. Here I am trying to list all the wonderful places you can visit in Kerala. I have tried to make it as comprehensive as possible – from beaches to hill stations, waterfalls to backwaters, from museums to theme parks, from Temples to Churches and Mosques;

You will find information about it all!

Here’s the ultimate list of best places to visit in Kerala:

Table of Contents

Famous Beaches in Kerala

Sankumugham BeachBeing a coastline State Kerala has a long western border with the Arabian Sea. There are beaches of all types: – wet and wild hilly shores, long promenades, beaches adjoining backwaters and the sea. Take your choice. This is one of the major Tourist Places in Kerala

Bekal Beach in the northern most part of Kerala, Kasargod is a long lovely one. The Bekal Fort in the middle makes it enchanting. View the sea from the ramparts of the fort, or walk, swim, or picnic. The place is a declared tourism spot, so all amenities are provided such as accommodation for all pockets, good roads, clean beach etc. It lies at a distance of 16 km from the town of Kasargod. This is one of the major Tourist Places in Kerala

(You can read through this article for more information on Kasargod: 6 Must See Tourist Places Around Calicut)

Muzhuppilangad Beach is 5 km north of Thalassery. (15 km from Kannur ) An unpaved road winding through coconut groves lead you to the beach. The 5 km long beach curves in a wide expanse: you can even see the Kannur beach to the north. About 200 meters away is the Green Island. But the Prize goes to the 5 acre Dharmadam Island in beauty. During low tide, you can walk to the island if you get permission from the owners. The rocky shores are remarkably beautiful. This is one of the major Tourist Places in Kerala

Kovalam Beach is the most well-known beach in India. The bay created by the jutting promontory is calm and ideal for bathing. The place has everything you need, comfy cottages, high-end hotels, pools, yoga center, places where you can have soothing medicinal oil baths. It is only 12 km from Trivandrum City.

Varkala Beach also known as Papanasam (washing away sins) Beach is unique for the presence of cliffs a strange sight on the flat coast. As the waves dash against them, water spouts and spas are formed.  One can bathe and swim also at the beach. There are many shops around to have snacks. The town of Varkala is about 32 miles north-west of Trivandrum. This is one of the major Tourist Places in Kerala

(You can read this article for more information on Varkala : Exploring Varkala and Nearby Tourist Places)

Kappad Beach Image by Dijaraj Nair via Flickr

Cherai Beach is on the western coast of  Vypin Island ,25 km from Kochi. Goshree bridges connect the island to the mainland. There are regular ferry services also connecting  the two areas . Cherai beach is the longest compared to two other beaches in the island. This is one of the major Tourist Places in Kerala

Sankumugham Beach is located very close to Trivandrum City. It is one of the evening hideouts for the city dwellers to unwind and relax.

Calicut Beach is another beach that is located close to the city center.  I have never seen any other beach where these many ice creams shops operate close-by. I am not talking about the ice cream carts but actual shops.

Kappad Beach is a historically important beach in Kerala. It is the place where Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer landed in 1498. It is 12 kms away from Calicut city and has beautiful sandy beach stretches. This is one of the major Tourist Places in Kerala
Well, there are many more beaches as Kerala is a coastal state. Depending on where you are traveling in Kerala, you can ask your Kerala tour operator to guide you to the one near that location.

Beautiful Waterfalls in Kerala

Kerala Waterfalls

Kerala also has some beautiful waterfalls across the state. Here are few of the most beautiful waterfalls which are worth a visit.

Athirapally waterfalls is located in Thrissur district on the Chalakudy River. The fall drops in 3 streams, which keep the river turbulent for the next 1 kilometer. The river flows through forests and ranges. Athirapally is the prominent tourist visiting place in Kerala. This is one of the major Tourist Places in Kerala

Vazhachal Falls just 5 km from the entrance to Athirapally is also a tourist attraction. One can drive 30 km from Chalakudy rail Station through winding roads and greenery to reach the place. A paved path leads you to the top; a steep path takes you to the bottom of the falls. Kochi is the nearest Airport.

Palaruvi Falls is located in Kollam district, 75 km from the city of kollam. It is a single drop (299 ft) horsetail type across the Kallada River. The up-stream herbal groves give a healing property to the water. This is one of the major Tourist Places in Kerala

Thusharagiri Falls is formed by the Chalipuzha River which diverges into 3 Falls, which envelopes the area with misty spray.  The highest is the Thenpara Falls from a height of 246 ft. The place is amenable to hardy trekkers and rock climbers if they are equipped for it. It is about 50 km from Kozhikode Station; Calicut Airport is a further 28 km.

thommankuthu-waterfallsPhoto credit: kcbimal via flickr

Thommankuthu is a seven step waterfall, 20 km from Thodupuzha. It is a lovely picnic spot in the greenery surrounding the Falls. There are a number of caves to explore in the area.

Meenmutty Waterfalls, one of the gorgeous waterfalls in the state is located in Wayanad.  To reach there, one needs to go on a 2-kilometer trek enjoying the wild terrain. ( For more information about Wayanad read this article: This is one of the major Tourist Places in Kerala

( For more information about Wayanad read this article: 14 Famous Tourist Places in Wayanad)

Backwaters of Kerala

It is a network of rivers, lakes and inlets interconnected by canals forming 900 km of waterways on the west coast of South Kerala. A number of towns among this serve as points for starting and ending cruises.

Vembanad Kayal, the longest lake is the star attraction. The Port of Kochi at the lake’s outlet to the Arabian Sea is the chief starting point; Alleppey the Venice of the east also is an equally popular location to start the cruise. So is Kollam the gateway from the south end.

Regular ferry services connect towns on both banks of the backwaters. Tourists prefer to use furnished Houseboats with all facilities, such as fresh tasty meals, viewing decks, freedom to stop where you want etc. There are islands like Vypeen near Kochi, Kumarakom bird sanctuary, Pathiramanal, Monroe Island near Kollam and many others. Hotels and resorts and even home stays are available throughout the course of the Kerala backwaters. Canoes can be used for narrow canals. This is one of the major Tourist Places in Kerala

Ashtamudi, Sasthamkotta are also major lakes in the system. Backwaters of Kuttanad, Kollam, Allapuzha, and Kochi are well-known names in Kerala and all are equally splendid. The view of coconut palms, green fields, birds, small town life is all to be enjoyed while cruising.

(You can check out this article series to  get in-depth travel information about Kerala Backwaters : Backwaters of Kerala)

Top Hill Stations in Kerala

Kerala slopes from Western Ghats to Arabian Sea; as a result the eastern terrain is hilly and there are a number of evergreen hill stations amidst the ranges.

Munnar at 1600 m above sea level is the most popular; it provides a lot of tourist activities ; also there are many tourist spots around it.  These include Eravikulam National Park, Anamudi the highest peak in Kerala, Mattupetty Dam and lake, Chinnakanal waterfalls , Tea Museum among others among extensive tea plantations. You can stay in hotels, resorts or homestays. The Nearest airport is Cochin International Airport 125 km away. It is 110 km from Aluva Railway Station. (You can read this article for more information on

(You can read this article for more information on Places to visit in Munnar ) This is one of the major Tourist Places in Kerala

Vagamon lies in the Idukki -Kottayam border area. The altitude is 1130 m, with cool summers. The place is immensely beautiful with many points of tourist interest. The meadows, forests and hills veiled in mists make it alluring. It is a must be seen spot. Nearest airport is Cochin; by rail Kottayam is closest. Palai, 33 km away is the nearest town.

Ponmudi is 58 km from Trivandrum, the capital. A road trip passing 22 hairpin curves and crossing many rivulets takes you there. A day trip will give you time to cool among forests and hills. KTDC runs a hotel for overnight stay and also a place for conferences. Peppara wildlife sanctuary, Golden Park and Kallara river are nearby places to visit. Waterfalls invite you to their cool green shade. This is one of the major Tourist Places in Kerala

Lakkidi is the gateway to Wayanad the hilly district. From Calicut, a comfortable road with a lot of view points on the way takes you there. Wayanad experience starts from there… Most of the tourist spots are around lakkidi, Vythiri and Kalpetta and all these places which are near each other offers plenty of places to stay. Hotels, resorts, cottages and even tree houses are available. Calicut Airport is the nearest, and Calicut is the railway station to embark. A distance of about 75 km exists between Calicut and the important parts of Wayanad.

Gavi, a hill station in Idukki is growing in popularity. It is a part of Periyar Tiger Reserve. The road trip starts from Vandiperiyar 28 km away, by jeep. It is an Eco-friendly spot where you experience the solitude of the wild. Camping is possible with permission, permanent accommodation is increasingly being built. This is the best place to visit in Kerala for nature lovers. (More travel information on Gavi is covered in this

(More travel information on Gavi is covered in this article: My Travel Experience to Thekkady)
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Important Museums in Kerala

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Napier Museum Thiruvananthapuran

Image by Augustus Binu via Wikipedia

A visit to a museum enables us to get some idea of the culture and traditions of the State. We can also make out how advanced the people are in applying science to their lives.

Hill Palace Archaeological Museum in Thrippunithura,  a suburb of Kochi is situated in an area of 54 acres.  The buildings used to be the Royal family’s residence. Now they comprise an Archaeological museum, a heritage museum, pre-historic objects and a deer park. There is a collection of rare medicinal plants also.

The Napier Museum is an Anglo-Saracen masterpiece of architecture. It is an Art and Natural History Museum which displays ancient bronze idols, ornaments and even a royal chariot. Sri Chitra Art gallery nearby exhibits paintings specially those done by the famous Raja Ravi Varma. A large zoological garden is also located in the premises.

Kerala Folklore and CultureMuseumImage Credit: The Hindu

Kerala Folklore and Culture Museum – One can learn about Kerala architecture and traditional performing arts of whole of South India at this museum. Even the window frames are special, apart from the folk art puppets, musical instruments and garments which are unique. On certain days, a show of the main 4 art forms is conducted with live music. It lasts for an hour and 15 minutes. A must-be-seen place! It is located at Thevara  Jn, Ernakulam.

Science and Technology Museum in the State capital hosts working, participatory models of science and electronics. The Sky Theater at Priyadarshini planetarium is one of the best with shows on stars, planets and the Universe. The Calicut Planetarium in north Kerala also is a reputed science center.

The Archaeological museum in Thrissur is well-known for the murals, temple models, manuscripts on dry palm leaves and figures and weapons of heroes of history. This is the best place to visit in Kerala to learn about the history of Kerala.

Please Note: All museums in Kerala are closed on Mondays and National Holidays.

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Scenic Dam Reservoirs in Kerala

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Idukki Dam ReservoirImage by Rameshng via Wikipedia

Dams are built for irrigation and hydro-electric projects, but they are also  beauty spots where visitors can enjoy the view and the various activities associated with reservoirs. There are comfortable lodgings, hotels and resorts for tourists nearby. There are 53 dams in Kerala.

Malampuzha Dam near Palakkad is the largest reservoir in Kerala. The 125 ft dam was completed in 1955. A network of two canal systems irrigate the farm land. The reservoir provides drinking water to a large area. Many attractions beckon visitors to the site; garden, aquarium, Japanese garden, rock garden, hanging bridge, swimming pool and boating facilities. The distance from Palakkad Railway Junction is 7 km.

Dams in Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary – Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary in Palakkad district has 3 man-made reservoirs, Parambikulam, Thunacadavu and Peruvaripallam all within an area of 20.66 km sq. There are 3 major rivers and a waterfall that empties into one of the reservoirs. Boating facilities are available. 65 km drive from Palakkad to Pollachi and 45 km drive from there take you to the location.

Mullaperiyar Dam on the Periyar river was constructed in 1890s by the British Government. Major Pennycuick and the troops had a great role in building this. It was a great Engineering feat of the day. It is a masonry gravity dam 176 ft high and 1,200 ft long. The dam created the Periyar Thekkady reservoir in a remote gorge above 3000 ft.

Idukki Arch Dam on the Periyar and minor dams on Cheruthoni and Kulamavu form a huge reservoir at a high altitude. It is a major tourist attraction as one can get a panoramic view of hills and green forests. The dam supports a 780 MW hydro-power station. Idukki, a small town 121 km from Kottayam is a tourist center. The Periyar wildlife sanctuary is also an attraction and known to be one of the best tourists places in Kerala.

Neyyar DamImage by Martinartz via Flickr

Neyyar Dam 30 km from Trivandrum is a popular picnic spot. The mini wildlife sanctuary, lake and a garden, lion safari park, deer park, and boating are the attractions. Sivananda Asram is much appreciated by those who want to practice yoga and meditate.

Banasura Sagar Dam on the Kabini river in Wayanad is a blessing for the local people as they have no problem regarding potable water. The reservoir submerged some of the surrounding areas and spared some land to form a set of islands. It is a fantastic view, the islands, water with the background of hills. This tourist attraction is 21 km from Kalpetta in Wayanad. It is an ideal starting point for hikers to the scenic hills. (More info on Bansura Sagar Dam can be read here : Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad)

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Prominent Temples of Kerala

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Sri Padmanabha Swamy TempleKerala is one of the Indian States where you will find all sorts of religion from Hinduism to Jainism.  There are many ancient temples where devotees throng across the state. Here are few of the important temples in Kerala.

Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple – In the capital city of Trivandrum stands the imposing Sri Padmanabha Swamy temple. The huge idol of  Vishnu made from a specific mixture according to Vedic traditions lies in a reclining posture. The long walkways with stone carvings are awesome. The architecture of this temple makes it one of the important places to visit in Kerala.

Ettumanoor  Mahadeva Temple is one of the celebrated Shiva temples. Carvings and murals are noteworthy. The golden staff in front of the shrine is visible from afar. The deity installed in a circular sanctum is known to be very powerful. Ettumanoor is about 10 km from the city of Kottayam.

Srikrishna Temple at Guruvayoor is visited by any Hindu believer who comes to Kerala. The temple is crowded whole day, every day. Many weddings are conducted here at a special place where even non-Hindus are allowed. Dwaja Sthambham is 33.5 m high and gold plated; multi-tiered oil lamps are lit during evening Pooja. The temple is located 29 km from the city of Thrissur, a daily passenger train is available from Ernakulam via Thrissur.

Chottanikara Temple, a few miles from Ernakulam, is dedicated to Bhagawaty, the mother Goddess. It is a refuge for those who suffer from mental illness. Devi is worshiped as Saraswathy, Bhadrakali and Durga at morning, noon and evening. Devotees address Devi as Lakshminarayana.

Rajarajeswra Temple at Taliparamba, 25 km from Kannur in north Malabar is a foremost Shiva temple among 108 established by Parashurama. Many people including the high and mighty seek the Lord’s blessings at this temple.

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Sabarimala Shastha is the adored lord of Kaliyuga. Temples built according to His liking stands among dense forests at a height of 1565 ft. Nearly 50 millions pay their obeisance yearly. It is open only during certain days apart from the 41 days of Mandala Pooja and Makara Sankranthi.  Austerities have to be observed before visiting the temple. The temple is in the district of Pathanamthitta, about 125 Kms from city center.

(For more details on the temples in Kerala read this article: 10 Famous Temples of Kerala)
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Famous Churches of Kerala

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Churches in KeralaKerala is the only place in India where you will find a good number of ancient churches. It has been considered that St.Thomas, one of the apostles of Christ had visited Kerala in 52 AD and that he introduced Christianity to India. Some famous and must see churches are listed here.

Parumala Church – Parumala Church is one of the popular Christian pilgrimage centers in Kerala. It is located in Pathanamthitta District and is about 13 kms away from Thiruvalla town. It contains the tomb of Mar Gregorios Geevarghese Chathuruthil (Parumala Kochu Thirumeni) who is the only declared saint of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.

Malayattoor Church – This is the most famous and visited Christian church in Kerala. Malayattoor Church is situated on top of a hill and is dedicated to St Thomas, apostle of Christ. There is a small church at the valley as well.  The main festival is after the Easter and it attracts pilgrims from all parts of Kerala and also from neighboring states.

Niranam PalliNiranam Church: Image by Chippu Abraham via Flickr

Niranam Church – Niranam Pally is one of the 7 churches (communities) founded by  St. Thomas,. It was constructed in AD 54. It was later rebuilt in 1912 and then again renovated in 2000. This church has a rich history having played an important role in spreading Christianity in Kerala. The 6 other churches built in this period by St Thomas are Palayoor, Kodungaloor, Parur, Kokamangalam, Nilackal, Kollam.

 Edappally Church – Located in the suburbs of Cochin, St.George’s Forane Church at Edappally is another popular Church in Kerala. It was founded in 593 AD. The annular event held in the month of April is the main attraction.

Manarkad Church – St. Mary’s Jacobite Syrian Church, Manarkad is another church that attracts devotees year-around. This church is located 10 kms from Kottayam District. The annual feast known as Manarcaud perunnal or Manarcaud feast is held in the month September every year.

(You can get more information about the famous churches in Kerala from this article: 10 Famous Churches of Kerala)

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Important Mosques in Kerala

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Cheraman Juma MasjidImage by Shahinmusthafa via Wikipedia

Kerala also has some ancient mosques with rich history and tradition. These mosques have also played an integral part in weaving the Kerala culture. Here are few important ones worth a visit.

Cheraman Juma Masjid is located very close to Kodungallur township. It is considered to be the first mosque in India having been constructed in 629 AD. This construction of this mosque was sponsored and initiated by the King Cheraman Perumal when he got converted to a Moslem.  The structural layout and architecture of this mosque has some similarity to traditional temple architecture.

Kanjiramattom Mosque is about 25 kms away from Cochin city. This mosque was built as a tribute to Sheikh Fariduddin. Mosque is famous for Kodikuthu festival held in the month of January every year. ‘Chandanakudam’ ritual held during this time attracts tourists from all over.

Madayi Mosque, located 28kms from Kannur was built by Malik Ibn Dinar, a Muslim preacher who came to India to spread the word about Islam. There is a block of white marble in the mosque which is believed to be brought by him from Mecca.

Pazhayangadi Mosque is another popular mosque that attracts lots of Muslim pilgrims from across the state. It is situated in Malapurram district at about 18 kms from Manjeri Town. The main attraction here is the 3 day long Valia Nercha feast conducted every year ( February or March).

BeemapalliBeemapally Mosque is located close to Trivandrum city on the way to International Airport. It is popular for the annual Urus held here. This is mosque is named after a religious Muslim woman, Beema Beevi known to be blessed with spiritual powers. Her tomb as well as her son’s resides here.

(You can read more about the mosques in Kerala here: 10 Grand Mosques of Kerala)

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Bird Sanctuaries in Kerala

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Here are the important Bird Sanctuaries in Kerala that can be included in Kerala tour itinerary.

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary is the first to be set up in Kerala. It is one of the best in the country. There is variety as well as rarity among the denizens. “Cuckoo Paradise” is a popular center. Variously hued butterflies are an added attraction. The Sanctuary is a two-hour drive from Kochi. Nearby Edamalayar forest with rarely seen Mountain Hawk eagles makes it even more visit-worthy. This is the pre-eminent tourist place in Kerala for bird watching.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is ideal for bird watching; the scenic view of the backwaters, boat rides in the Vembanad Lake, well laid-out paths and cozy accommodation make it an unforgettable holiday. Bird lovers have much to enthuse them with local as well as migratory birds. The place is 106 km from Kochi; it is nearer to Kottayam.

Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is made up of a cluster of estuarine islands. It is only 19 km from the city of Calicut. The place is well-known for the avian visitors like terns, sandpipers and Siberian Cranes who like the months November to April.

Mangalavanam Sanctuary welcomes even the short stay visitor. It is in the city of Kochi behind the High Court. It adjoins the sea and the backwaters. A lake in the middle provides a watering place for the birds and animals and a home to some rare fishes.

Pathiramanal Bird Sanctuary is in a small island in the Vembanad Lake. Stop there during your cruise in the Vembanad Lake or ride a boat from Allapuzha or Kumarakom.

( Here is the detailed article on Bird Sanctuaries of Kerala. )
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Wildlife Sanctuaries of Kerala

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Throughout the State there are a number of wild life sanctuaries.

Parambikulam Sanctuary is a protected area of 285 km sq, that lies in Palakkad district between hills. It is part of the 391 km sq Tiger reserve. 3 major peaks lie in the area. Also, a number of rivers and reservoirs attract tourists. Parambikulam Sanctuary is the best Kerala sightseeing location because of the dense forests, and the rich bio-diversity. Trekking, stay in the tree house, observing from watch towers, boating are the activities possible. Rest Houses afford you a comfortable stay. The place is accessible by road or rail from Pollachi 45 km away. 65 km from Palakkad lies Pollachi in Tamil Nadu.

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary or Thekkady is set high on the cardamom hills that border Tamil Nadu. Periyar the longest river of Kerala has its origin from this area. The river and the Periyar lake are the water sources for the reserve. It is more of a reserve for elephants and tigers. Nearly 75% of the area is covered with rain forest. Tall trees 40 to 50 meters are seen here. Only 55 km sq in the buffer zone can be used by the tourists. Pilgrims to the famous shrine of Sabarimala pass through this area. Only guided treks and walks are allowed. Biodiversity is amazing! It is 4 km from Kumily, 100 km east of Kottayam. The nearest airport is at Kochi.

( You can read more about Thekkady here: My Travel Experience to Thekkady )

Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary at an average altitude of 600 m and 77 sq km in area lies between 2 rivers, Periyar and Cheruthoni. The forest is tropical evergreen. Trekking and wildlife viewing are naturally the main activities. Boating in the great reservoir enables you to get a panoramic view. The Reserve is 40 km from Thodupuzha.

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is an integral part of the Nilgiri biosphere reserve. The sanctuary is home to tigers, leopards and elephants among many others. A variety of birds also live there. The trees are deciduous.

Aralam Sanctuary is the northern most one. It is only 55 km sq in area but the elevation ranges from 50m to 1145 m. Katti Betta is the highest peak. Flora and fauna are endemic to Western Ghats. Teak and Eucalyptus plantations are wide spread. The sanctuary is 35 km from Thalassery in north Kerala.

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Thrilling Theme Parks in Kerala

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Amusement park is a latter day phenomenon in Kerala.  There are 7 such parks in the State. All are modern with all the accessory facilities such as eateries, locker facilities, changing rooms and so on. All of them have a body of water for fun and frolic. Water quality is strictly maintained. Large parking places are conveniently located. Amusement park have played a major role in improving the tourism of Kerala.

Fantasy Amusement Park is the first to be set up in Kerala. A special feature is the digital Planetarium to experience the view of celestial bodies.

Wonderla (Veega Land) – This popular water theme park was set up in Pallikara near Ernakulam. The scenic setting makes the place beautiful. Water rides are the most popular; the water quality is consistently maintained. Safety harness is attached for thrill rides. Many family rides are also available such as Cine magic, space ship, laser show and so on. Kids find the special rides for them exciting.

Silver Storm Park is known for its unique rides. Fish ponds, Viking Ship and games in the children’s village make it one of the most favored by children. It is located in Athirappily in Thrissur district.

Dream World is another water theme park located very close to Athirappily Waterfalls, Thrissur. Rain Dance floor was first introduced by Dream park.

Vismaya Water Theme Park is located at Taliparamba near Kannur. The rainwater harvesting employed here makes it environment friendly

Happy Land Water Theme Park, located at Vembayam, Trivandrum offers a array of dry and water rides.  This park is nestled between hills and is maintained an an Eco-friendly spot.

Sadhoo Merry Kingdom is another water theme park in Kannur district at Chala. More than 25 rides, video game stations, restaurants all make this a beautiful hideout to enjoy.
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Top Shopping Malls in Kerala

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In recent years, a number of shopping Malls have come up in Kerala.  Many of them are located in Kochi (Cochin), the commercial capital of Kerala.

The Oberon Mall is the first full format mall opened in Kerala. It is the 2nd largest in area, with shops and offices occupying 426,000 sq ft across 5 floors in a ground of 6 acres. It is a very busy shopping avenue.

Lulu International Mall is Kerala’s biggest and India’s 2nd largest in floor area, 2,500,000 sq ft. It is built in an area of 17 acres. It is located at Edapalli Junction, Kochi. There are more than 300 outlets, 4,500 seated food courts, multiplex of 9 screens, 12 lane bowling alleys and a large ice skating rink.

Abad Nucleus Mall is in Maradu, a suburb of Kochi with a retail floor of 280,000 sq ft and distributed in 4 floors. It is India’s first LEED certified green building.

Gold Souk Grande is in Vyttila, Kochi, themed with the concept of the wedding. A gold souk that offers leading jewellery brands predominates the mall. Four major wedding apparels stores are housed there.

Center Square Mall located in M.G.Road is the latest in Kochi. It is aiming to redefine the shopping experience with the flagship shop, Central.

Carmel Towers is a shopping mall in Vazhuthacaud, Trivandrum. The 12 floor building offers high quality facilities like a 12,000 sq ft food court.

Big I Mall is a nearly completed mall in Trivandrum. It has high speed elevators and is built with a green concept.

Style Plus in Kowdiar, Trivandrum is a lifestyle megastore complex. It has stores selling trendy wear for men, women and kids, shoes and bags, all kinds of electronic gadgets, watches and much other stuff.

Focus Mall on Rajaji Road in Calicut is one of the oldest malls in the State. It consists of 250,000 sq ft of shopping area and food court. It has a vast parking space underground.

R.P. Mall on Mavoor Road with an area of 200,000 sq ft covers mall, multiplex and a 4-star hotel. It is the first multiplex to open in Calicut.

I have tried my best to cover all the important and famous tourist places in Kerala in this article. If I have missed any,  do give me a shout out. I greatly appreciate that.

And I love to hear your comments! That’s what motivates me to write more!

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85 Comments

  1. Mellisa Turner on October 7, 2013 at 11:53 am

    Kerala is one of my favourite destination and I am coming to Kerala very soon. The places you have described in your blog seems really interesting. Your guide will be helpful for me.

    • Sunu Philip on October 7, 2013 at 1:39 pm

      Thank you Mellisa. Glad that you found this information helpful!! Do keep in touch, when you visit Kerala..:)

  2. VINU on February 13, 2014 at 10:02 am

    good to see the places

  3. Ray Newton on February 13, 2014 at 10:26 am

    Hi sunu, thanks for the information. Images you provided are really nice. i’m planning a visit to the places you mentioned.

    • Sunu Philip on April 28, 2014 at 10:05 am

      So glad you loved the images Ray. Appreciate your support!

      • ramu on November 26, 2014 at 11:14 am

        hi mam iam ayyappa devotee i’m visiting cochin wich place to be watch plz tell me

  4. Peyton Shiao on June 26, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    Hi Sunu, Loved your article. 🙂 Really nice places to visit. Is it possible to visit them in 7 days? not all of them but most of them. I am going to visit in September end.

  5. Kelly on August 16, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    Need to know best attraction in north Kerala and roughly 10 days how much per person with Everthing motel lodge and tours and attraction separate quatetion???

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    nice and useful explanation..thanks, keep it up..

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  8. Karan kalra on August 19, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    Hi sunu! Very nice article!!
    Please help me..
    Which place to visit out of thekkady and allepy??
    I am also going to munnar and kovalam.
    Also is it safe to live in houseboats??

    Please reply..
    Thanks and best regards..

  9. Arpita Chaudhury on November 2, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    Hi mam…..
    mainly we planning to come kerela for our honemoon trip…can you tell me pls we need hw many days (approximate)to visit top most tourist spots ….

  10. Arpita Chaudhury on November 2, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    And we need hw much budet can u gv me a quotation pls….both hotel & resorts

  11. Unaise Iqbal on November 6, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    Hi sunu ,

    Very nice article!!

    good job keep it up.

    Best regards..

    UnaiseI Iqbal

    • Sunu Philip on November 14, 2014 at 1:40 pm

      Thank you Mr Unaise for your encouraging words!

  12. Mirudula on November 17, 2014 at 11:27 am

    Hi, im planning to come kerala for honeymoon.I really lyk places in ur blog.I ‘ve oly 4 days totally in my hand for honeymoon.wat al places i can cover in these 4 days

    • Sunu Philip on November 17, 2014 at 1:44 pm

      Thank you Mirudula. I will forward your request to our team. They can guide and help you plan a wonderful Kerala tour that covers many of the interesting places listed above!

      • swapnil on January 15, 2015 at 12:31 pm

        Hie sunu,

        Very glad to see your helping hand for new moon couples like me 🙂

        M also planning to visit kerala for honeymoon, and I love to visit all the places. But I have plan for 4 day’s and need your help.

        Best regards,
        Swapnil.

  13. Bellmount Munnar on December 6, 2014 at 9:48 am

    hi Sunu..,this blog is not only useful its artistic too,thanks for sharing this interesting blog with us..Lovely pics and good post.

  14. Manoj V on December 31, 2014 at 11:48 am

    Yes, Thrissur is the best place to be; some of the best people I have interacted with..

  15. Dipro on December 31, 2014 at 11:51 am

    God’s own city within God’s own country!! Thrissur, the must visit pace in your lifetime

  16. Shipra Day on February 6, 2015 at 8:40 am

    Very very beautiful blog. Best pics ever I have seen. Thanks for sharing. Good job.

  17. nag raj on February 8, 2015 at 10:43 am

    dear sir / madam

    we planing to kerala tour two family and children coming from hyd
    by road we are won car to plan four days 4
    plz tell me best places and good journey your a valuable plans plz tell
    sir thank you

    Mr. nag raj 9440721944

    • Sunu Philip on February 12, 2015 at 5:43 am

      Thank you so much for your interest in traveling with us, Nag Raj! Our team will get back to you!

  18. heenal on March 17, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    hey, my family is planning to visit kerala in may 2015 and i would lyk 2 ask u which all places we all should visit in 5 days.I would really appreciate ur blog, its fantastic!

  19. madhu S on April 6, 2015 at 5:41 am

    Hi, im planning to come kerala for honeymoon.I really lyk places in ur blog.I ‘ve oly 4 days totally in my hand for honeymoon.wat al places i can cover in these 4 days??
    please let me noe as soon as possible…

  20. Vikas tomar on August 9, 2015 at 11:30 am

    Hi sonu
    Thnks for this wonderful guide. ..
    We are planning a 7 days tour of kerala. …
    Kindly help us out in planning this trip

  21. Fidha on August 16, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    Hi Mam..
    Am Fida , studing in7th standard ( DUBAI ) . I am having summer vacation now (from june 16 to sep. 1 )..
    And i was having to prepare a project on the different places of kerala..
    I born in Dubai and lived here.. I saw kerala before 5-6 years. So , i donno anything about kerala. And i was tensed from where will i get all the informations.. and your article was the best one for me …
    It was very much informative..
    Thank you soo much !!
    Best wishes for you !!
    ????

    • Sunu Philip on September 3, 2015 at 8:11 am

      Thank you Fida! Really happy to hear that this article helped you in your project. So when are you planning your next Kerala visit?

  22. Deepshikha M on September 29, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    Good information for all those planning for Kerala

  23. vikas kumar singh on October 2, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    Kerala is my favourite place.

  24. Veronica on October 9, 2015 at 7:41 am

    Excellent collection of information, great site, very informative. Thanks for putting all important pieces together.

  25. Veronica on October 9, 2015 at 7:43 am

    Liked your site on Facebook and was trying to share it on Facebook too, however, i think some system issue, it is not happening, will try again.

  26. Pooja on October 19, 2015 at 7:02 am

    Thank you so much for the information. I heard a lot about Kerala but the information you shared is just remarkable. Best Wishes 🙂

  27. Ajish on November 4, 2015 at 10:51 am

    Ramakkalmedu is an unexplored hill station in Kerala. It is just a one-day destination best for weekend trips.

    • Sunu Philip on January 28, 2016 at 10:19 am

      Thank you Ajish for your suggestion. Will definitely include that location in our upcoming articles.

  28. reny on January 25, 2016 at 10:16 am

    Hi Sunu Philip….I have gone through you article and am very much impressed in some places. Currently am an NRI, Being a malayalee i would like to see some places that i never went and also preparing for a honeymoon on april month . I need your help

    • Sunu Philip on January 28, 2016 at 10:18 am

      Hi Reny, thank you for your encouraging words. Please be in touch with our travel desk, they will guide you in planning your Kerala travel. You can reach them at info@paradise-kerala.com or +91 9633788866.

  29. Yatra on April 20, 2016 at 11:48 am

    Your website is such a big website and you are sharing with public such a useful content. i like too much

  30. John Williams on April 30, 2016 at 7:33 am

    Nice blog. This is a very good blog on adventures trip. I would like to thank you for all the information you give. Its really important to choose the best travel guide to know the different place in earth. So thanks for the information you give.

  31. Dari Uskalana on April 30, 2016 at 9:17 pm

    Wow there is so much greenery in Kerala I love place like there
    I think whenever someone wear the green shirt in Kerala he/she must be fade out in such greenish place

  32. Neha Sharma on September 19, 2016 at 8:17 am

    Wonderful post with stunning images. Kerala is amazingly beautiful with lots of tourist attractions, that’s why it become most traveled destination in India.
    You’ve shared great information about Kerala and all places are beautiful.
    Thank you for sharing

  33. Monika on September 22, 2016 at 5:14 am

    The top tourist places was critical in Kerala and such there are deserve any blogger.

  34. Angelina on September 28, 2016 at 11:17 am

    Nice article .
    Good information

  35. manju on January 24, 2017 at 10:01 am

    Thanks for sharing this post, Kerala is amazingly awesome with a beautiful climate and every place in Kerala had some different stories to be told.
    Very good presentation of all the places with images
    Kerala tour packages for Couple

  36. Amir on June 14, 2017 at 12:53 pm

    Wow…Nice place to visit.

    • Sunu Philip on June 16, 2017 at 9:23 am

      Thanks, Amir, Kerala definitely is an amazing place. Be sure to visit it some day.

  37. Ajay on August 1, 2017 at 7:05 am

    I think this is really very well and informative content. Thanks for given this information here on this blog.

  38. Sam Lee on September 16, 2017 at 8:42 am

    Woh! what a pretty description you’ve given here, my interest keeps on poking me to read this blog and I feel to continue reading, right from the starting till the end you’ve described it so well and its really impressive, Like a mini India where beaches, temples, church, mosque, and lot that I forgot to mention due to my excitement level. Such a great description. thank you, Thumbs up 🙂

    • Sunu Philip on September 18, 2017 at 6:53 am

      Hi Sam,
      Really glad to hear that you liked our blog. Keep on reading to get more updates about Kerala tourism.

  39. kanchan Thakur on September 25, 2017 at 7:55 am

    Kerala is one of my favourite destination and I want to go to Kerala very soon. The places you have described in your blog seems really interesting. Your blog will be helpful for me. Keep sharing.

    • Sunu Philip on October 3, 2017 at 10:21 am

      Hi Kanchan Thakur,
      Really glad to hear that you liked our blog. Thank you!
      Also, We hearty welcome you to experience the mind-blowing beauty of Kerala.

  40. Jayaraj MS on May 4, 2018 at 6:21 am

    The places described in this blog seems really interesting.
    This is very well and informative content. Every place in Kerala had some different stories to be told and it is amazingly awesome with the beautiful climate.
    Thank you so much for sharing this.

    • Sunu Philip on May 5, 2018 at 7:42 am

      Hi Jayaraj,

      Glad to hear that you liked our article. Keep on reading our blog to learn more details about Kerala.

  41. NG Rajan on July 3, 2018 at 7:38 am

    Hello Mam’
    Glad to speak with you via this text.
    How about package ranges to visit this places.
    how many days required to enjoy this season.
    would be comfortable cost for middle class or Highly Expensive ?

  42. Anthony Jails on June 17, 2019 at 5:25 am

    Thank you for this post I am looking for tour in kerela

    • Sunu Philip on June 25, 2019 at 5:25 pm

      Thank you, Anthony. Please confirm the time of visiting Kerala so that we can connect you with our planning team.

  43. Kiran on August 26, 2019 at 8:18 am

    Wow… Nice blog. Thanks for sharing this valuable blog

  44. Kiran on October 3, 2019 at 9:31 am

    Thanks for sharing this. What a detailed blog. This is very informative and helpful too.

  45. Flats in Calicut on November 15, 2019 at 6:02 am

    I was creating a checklist of places to travel in Kerala. This made it easier. Thanks.

  46. Saptarshi Bhattacharya on December 30, 2019 at 9:19 am

    Nice post author.Thank you. Keep it up.

  47. Villas in Kochi on January 27, 2020 at 8:21 am

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