6 Beautiful Places to Visit in Kerala Which Are Epitome of Nature's Finest Beauty

Surrounded by the beautiful tea plantations and the lush-green valleys, Kerala is often known as 'God's Own Country'. Located at the Malabar coast of South India, this state is a home to backwaters, ayurvedic massage and also wildlife sanctuaries which are worth exploring. To enjoy and explore the surreal beauty of this magnificent state, here is a list of some of the most beautiful places to visit in Kerala which offers a significant reason to not miss them while here.

1. Munnar

This is one of the popular places to visit in Kerala which is known for its lush-greenery and the tea estates. Also called the 'Kashmir of South', Munnar holds a special place in South India. Located at a height of 1600 metres, this hill station is considered to be one of the world's largest tea estates. This is also a home to many endangered flora and fauna like the Neelakurinji and the Nilgiri Thar.

Best Time To Visit: September-March

2. Thekkady

A home to the largest tiger reserve in the country, this place is a paradise for the wildlife lovers. Surrounded by the lush-greenery, this place is famous for bamboo rafting and hiking. Not just this, but Thekkady is also known for giving a chance to go shopping in the wilderness. On arrival here one has to board a boat which takes to the deep jungle areas of the sanctuary. Apart from this there is a coffee plantation and spices plantations 5 kms away at Murikkady.

Best Time To Visit: Throughout the year

3. Alleppey

Also called Alappuzha, this place is surrounded by the Laccadive sea and known for being surrounded by the beautiful palm-fringed backwaters. Alongside that this place is also known for offering a relaxing time at the Ayurvedic resorts. Alleppey is particularly popular for the Houseboat cruises from which one can take a glimpse of the lush-green fields, beautiful avifauna and also the locals of Kerala.

Best Time To Visit: June-March

4. Varkala

This is a beautiful coastal town which is located at the southern side of Kerala and also famous for the 'Northern Cliff' which is opposite the Arabian Sea. This is famous for its hip culture, the fancy shacks situated on the cliff and also the amazing seafood which is served here. Varkala is also famous for being a place where Jardana Swami temple is located which is locally called the Dakshin Kashi. Alongside that there are pristine beaches, hills and lakes which makes this place worth a visit.

Best Time To Visit: Throughout the year

5. Kumarakom

Situated at a distance of 16 kms from Kottayam, Kumarakom is a beautiful place which is situated by the banks of Vembanad lake. Made of small clusters of man-made islands, this place shares boundaries with the Kuttanad region. With the surreal backwater areas, this place is considered to be one of the best places to visit in Kerala. Surrounded by paddy fields and the network of backwaters, this place is ideal for a relaxing stay.

Best Time To Visit: September-March

6. Wayanad

Often called the nature's abode, Wayanad is considered to be one of the places which is blessed with beautiful waterfalls, ancient caves and luxurious resorts. Alongside that the spice plantations and the wildlife also adds an edge to this place. Particularly famous for the wildlife reserves, this place is home to a wide array of flora and fauna. And it also shares an efficient part of the Nilgiri Biosphere reserve which is situated at the surreal hills of Western Ghats.

Best Time To Visit: October-May

These are some of the best places to visit in Kerala which one must definitely visit and enjoy a great time away from the hustle and bustle. Blessed with greenery and also beautiful houseboats and backwaters, these places offer that relaxing escape away from home!