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Kerala is one of the best places in India. Widely regarded to be a traveler's paradise, Kerala will surely cast a spell on you.Beach holidays in Kerala provide you with the ideal ingredients to add that extra zing to your vacation so that it becomes vibrant and animated.There are many places to see in Kerala which will have a long lasting effect in the minds of tourists.Kerala is famous for its mesmerizing beaches, tranquil backwaters, splendid lagoons, romantic canals and amazingly beauty of nature. In fact, there are many places to visit in Kerala. All you need to do is to get in touch with a travel agency that provides you with customized tour packages.

Kerala is also known as God's own country.If anyone loves nature, Kerala is the best place to visit.There are so many tourists attractions in Kerala.Kerala Backwaters is the main attractions.One can enjoy houseboats rides in Kerala backwaters.All the facilties are available on these houseboats such as food, entertainment, resting facility and many more.There are different kinds of houseboats depending on the budget of the tourists.There are luxury houseboats,normal houseboats etc.

Some of the places to visit in Kerala include the following:-

Alleppey : Also known as Alappuzha, this town was established by the King Keshawadasan who was the Divan of Travancore in the year 1762. Alleppy is famous for its beautiful backwaters and is popularly known as the 'Venice of the East'. You can also witness a wide variety of animals from the animal and plant kingdom. It is also well known for organizing boat races, houseboat holidays and the coir industry.

Some of the tourist attractions in Alleppey include:
  • Kuttanad
  • Pathira Manal
  • Champakulam Church
  • Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Temple
Cochin : It is also known as Ernakulam. Located on the Arabian Sea coast, this is yet another fantastic place to visit in Kerala. Cochin was once a major center of trade and commerce in India.

Places to visit in Cochin :
  • Fort Kochi
  • Chinese Fishing Nets
  • St. Francis Church
  • Mattancherry Palace(also known as the Dutch Palace)
  • Jewish Synagogue
  • Bolghatty Island
  • Willingdon Island

Munnar : Located at an altitude of 1,600 m above the sea level, Munnar is a well known hill station. The place is famous for tea gardens, serpentine paths and by lanes, beautiful towns and a few hotels that provide excellent services to the guests. Besides, this place also has the highest mountain peak in South India (2,695 m).

Places to visit in Munnar :
  • Pothamedu
  • Devikulam
  • Nyayamakad
  • Rajamala
  • Eravikulam National Park

Kumarakom : This is yet another important place to visit in Kerala. Renowned for its scenic beauty, Kumarakom is a favorite holiday destination in Kerala.

Places to Visit Kumarakom: Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Thiruvanthapuram : It is also known as Trivandrum. This place is a popular tourist destination in Kerala which is also used as a picnic spot. Apart from this, you will also witness the beauty of the historical monuments, long stretches of backwater and its rich cultural heritage.

Places to Visit in Thiruvanthapuram:
  • Kovalam Beach
  • Padmanabha Swamy Temple
  • Kuthiramalika Palace Museum
  • The Napier Museum
  • Sree Chitbra Art Gallery

Apart from these; you can also visit some other places that include Varkala, Kanyakumari, Kovalam and Thekkady (it is also known as Periyar). When you travel to South India, do not forget to take a trip to the places to visit in Kerala. You will certainly cherish the memories of your trip for many more years to come in future.

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