Top And Best Tourist Places (Attractions) In Kerala

10.  Wayanad

Wayanad is the 12th District in Kerala state .Kalpetta is the district headquarters as well as the only municipal town in the district.was formed on 1 November 1980  by carving out areas from Kozhikode District and Kannur districts. The Folk etymology of the word says it is a combination of Naad (land)  and Vayal (paddy field)  making it ‘The Land of Paddy Fields’. There are many indigenous tribals in this area.

Kalpetta:It is the district headquarters of  Wayanad, is the only municipality in this hilly region.

Lakkidi: The gateway to Wayanad, Lakkidi is situated 700 m above sea level, at the crest of the Thamarasseri Ghat Pass (Thamarasseri  Churam).

Edakkal Caves (Edakkal Ghuha).

Pookot Lake : One of the Beautifulk lake In Kerala.

Pakshipathalam :

Neelimala view point: Neelimala is an excellent venue for trekking with lots of stimulating trails,Closer to Vaduvanchal .

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary: This is an animal sanctuary It is spread over 343 km² & It is Situated on the way from Mysore to Sultan Battery in Wayanad, Kerala.

Banasura Sagar Dam: This project is the largest earthern dam in India and the second largest in Asia.

Meenmutty falls: Meenmutty is the largest and most spectacular waterfall in Wayanad,An interesting 2 km jungle trek off the main Ooty road .

9.  Vagamon

Vagamon also known as the ‘Scotland of Asia’.Vagamon is a hill station situated 1,100 meters above sea level.It has a cool climate with the temperature between 10 and 23 °C during a summer midday. located in Kottayam-Idukki border of Kerala. National Geographic Traveler has added Vagamon on their directory of the ’50 most attractive places to visit in India.

 Kurisumala ( Mountain of the holy cross ):Kurisumala hill is a famous pilgrimage center for the Nazrani Catholics where cross put-up in each sub hill stations. This hill area includes 12 sub mounds where pilgrims visit.
Vagamon Meadows:  It has for long been a favorite location for shooting movie songs.

Pine Forests: A Beautiful valley having huge lofty pine trees lined in rows.

Murugan Hill:  A Murugan temple is situated which is devoted to Lord Muruga with gorgeous stone age carving.It is situated near to Thangal Para.

Indo-Swiss Project Diary Farms: It’s located on the Kurisumala hill. The dairy farm is managed by the Kurisumala monks.

Mooppanpara :It is a v-shaped canyon, one of the best admired view points as well acknowledged as a suicide point.

8.  Thrissur

Thrissur is also known as the Cultural Capital of Kerala.It houses the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi ,Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy and Kerala Sahitya Academy.The city hosts the Thrissur Pooram festival.the most Beatiful and spectacular temple festival in Kerala State.

Athirappally Waterfalls & Vazhachal Waterfalls : Athirapally Waterfalls is the most prominent getaway from Cochin and attracts millions of visitors every day.a must visit place for anybody who would like to enjoy the beauty of Kerala state is Athirapally Waterfalls.

Koodal Manikyam Temmple

Anakkayam :Anakkayam is famed for its sparkling sylvan lakes that shimmer like a mirage of quicksilver.Anakkayam is Located near Chalakudy.

7.  Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District.Thiruvananthapuram  also known as Trivandrum. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland.

Priyadarshini Planetarium
Vizhinjam Rock Cut Temple
Kuthiramalika
Kanakakunnu Palace

6.  Thenmala

There are a large number of rubber and tea plantations in Thenmala.Thenmala is the meeting point of kollam-Shencottah road and Trivandrum-Shencottah road, surrounded by dense forest, 66 kms east of kollam. Timber of all varieties are exported from here to all parts of the India.

Thenmala Reservoir

Thenmala Eco Tourism Centre :Thenmala Eco Tourism is India’s first planned eco-tourism destination.


Deer Rehabilitation Centre : This deer park of Thenmala is a distant part of Thenmala eco tourism and this is built within the Kallada river side forest.

5.  Thekkady

Thekkady is probably the beautiful place in Kerala to observe wildlife and hence its a dream destination for any tourist visiting Kerala.

Nature Walk in Periyar Tiger Reserve: Nature Walk is an interpretive sandal protection trekking programme offering nice opportunity of watching birds,butterflies & other wildlife.

4.  Munnar

Munnar is located at an altitude of 1600 feet above sea level.Munnar is Known as Kashmir of South India & it is located in Kerala.


Eravikulam National Park:Eravikulam National Park, is under consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for selection as a World Heritage Site.Eravikulam National Park is located along the Western Ghats in the Idukki district of Kerala.
Chinnar Wild Life Sanctuary: The Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the rain shadow region of Western Ghats of Kerala.
Tata Tea Museum: The museum is situated at the Nallathanni Estate of Tata Tea in Munnar and is worth a visit.
Anamudi :The slopes of the hills abound in all kinds of rare flora and fauna.The highest peak (2695 m) south of the Himalayas, towers over the sanctuary inmajestic pride.
Indo Swiss Dairy Farm : This farm is well looked after, as it is abundantly rich in nature.Mattupetti Indo Swiss farm is open from morning to evening for the tourists to visit it.Cochin international airport is the nearest airport at a distance of 130 km.
Idukki Arch Dam : Idukki Arch Dam is the world’s second and Asia’s first arch dam.Located across the Kuravan and Kurathi hills. 650 ft. wide and 550 ft. hight, the dam lies close to the Cheruthoni barrage.

3.  Kovalam

Kovalam is a beach town on the Arabian Sea located around 16 km from Trivandrum city, Kerala. It is also named as the paradise of the south. The word "Kovalam" means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees.

2.  Cochin (Eranakulam)

Cochin is a wide choice for recreation and tourist interests in the Kerala. And an immense scope for shopping.Kochi located in Ernakulam district formerly known as Cochin is one of the important sea-port in India.

Jewish Synagogue: This place of worship impress numerous visitors every year because of its attractive furnishings.The Jewish synagogue built in Jew Town in 1568 is a beautiful structure.

Marine Drive : Marine Drive is considered to be one of the most attractive parts of the Kerala Tourism.

Cherai Beach: Vypin Island was formed after the great floods of 1341.

Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica: The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica Is located at Fort Kochi & it is one of the 8 Basilicas in India.

Kodanad Elephant Sanctuary: Kodanad Elephant Sanctuary is a small rural riverside village in the Ernakulam district of the Kerala state .

Fortkochi & Chinese Fishing Nets


Mattancherry Palace: Mattancherry palace (Lat: 9°57′N Long: 76°15′) is situated at a distance of 12 km from Ernakulam in Kerala .

1.  Alappuzha 

The intricate networks of canals that snake their way through the vast expanse of  paddy fields (Vayal), through the lanes give Alappuzha the sobriquet of Venice of the East.Alappuzha is an important backwater tourist center, impressing several thousands of foreign tourists each year.


Mannarasala Sri Nagaraja Temple: This Temple is a very ancient and internationally-known centre of pilgrimage for the devotees of serpent gods.

Statue Of Karumadikuttan: The little village near Ambalapuzha is known for the black granite statue of Lord Buddha known as Karumadikuttan.

Revi Karuna Karan (RKK) Memorial Museum: This is an architectural marvel.