Must visit Kerala destinations for nature lovers

Kerala speaks a lot about the nature, the un-destroyed forest reserves and the beautiful landscapes takes us through the true nature of earth. Though my trip was very short to Kerala I had a chance to view some of the natural beauties of this city. Here are the top four must-visit destinations for nature lovers. All of these destinations will be covered when you choose tour packages to Kerala.

1. Athirappilly Falls, Thrissur District
This waterfall is located on the Chalakudy river and is almost 85 meters in height. There is no public transport in this region, you need to make your own transport from Kochi (which is a two hour drive). This is a very popular picnic spot of both tourists and the locals. You need to trek along downwards for about a mile and half where you get the best vantage view of this water fall. Showering under this waterfall is prohibited and the danger areas are marked, where you would not be allowed. This is also a major attraction for film makers. Thanks to Kerala tourism for preserving this nature spot.

Athirappilly Falls, Thrissur District

 

2. Munnar Tea Plantations, Idukki District
This is the first attraction that all Kerala tour packages include. The journey through the tea plantations through Munnar is a really breathtaking experience. The road is very narrow and curvy which makes it one of the most difficult roads to drive in Kerala. There is also a factory outlet where you can buy tea powder and other products. You can also go into the Tata Tea Museum along the way from Munnar to Thekkady, but remember this would be closed on National holidays. Plucking the leaves from the tea gardens is strictly prohibited. Remember this would be one of the most rocking journey you would experience in your lifetime. There are plenty of Kochi to Munnar taxi services if you are arriving at Kochi airport and want to directly visit Munnar.

Munnar Tea Planations, Idukki District

 

 3. Periyar National Park, Idukki District
Periyar National Park in Idukki District is one of the notable wildlife sanctuaries of south India. There is also a boat ride in the Periyar Lake but is open to limited public. The boat ride starts from 7:30am in the morning and accommodates only two hundred people in one batch. There are five batches everyday which are seperated by a  two hour interval. The boat ride costs you around 200 INR (about 4-5 USD). You can spot elephants and few birds along your boat ride through the Periyar Lake. The boat ride lasts about one and half hour. The only way to enter this park is through the Thekkady gate which is in the Kumily district. I would advice you to hire a pair of binoculars that are available on the entrance of the gate, to view the wild animals much closer.

Periyar National Park, Idukki District

 

4. Kovalam Beachs, 17kms from Trivandrum
Kovalam is a small town that is located around 17 kilometers from Trivandrum. This town is famous for its beaches mainly the Lighthouse beach. The name of the beach comes from the lighthouse that is located on this beach and is 35 meters in height. Finding your way to this beach is quiet tricky. The best time to visit beaches would be in the noon, but if you are looking for a peaceful and calm atmosphere I recommend you to visit this beach early during the sunrise or in the late evening. Entering the waters is prohibited at night because the tides form the Arabian Sea become stong during this time.

Early morning view of the Lighthouse Beach in Kovalam

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Sai Karthik Reddy Mekala

Karthik Reddy has been traveling around the world since completing his M.B.A in 2012. He is passionate about photography, trying out new food, meeting new people, experiencing different cultures and explore places solo.

56 Responses

  1. Fathima says:

    And some body failed to tell you about ponmudi! So sad..!

  2. abhinav says:

    These 3 are definitely the best ones but it must have more in the list

  3. Ruchira Das says:

    Nice blog… full of information…

  4. suraj says:

    great post it’s very helpful for traveller.

  5. Hey Karthik,
    Amazing blog! I am visiting Kerala in January 2017 and I will make sure to visit all the above mentioned places. The information is really helpful for those visiting Kerala for the first time. Keep it up!

  6. Kalyan says:

    Superb post with stunning pictures! These are actually most beautiful places to visit in Kerala. The Athirappilly Falls looks resplendent during the monsoon.

  7. Mark H says:

    Great article Sai! I hope I’ll visit Kerala one day, but I’m not so familiar with the wildlife there (I’m from Europe).

  8. Thanks for the nice information. This is very useful for our riders who take bike on rent from us for visiting Kerala. Appreciate the efforts taken to write the article.

  9. I visit Kerala every year during summer vacations and have tried to cover some or most of the must-see locations. We (me and my husband duo) are starting a blog to capture our experiences of the last 25 years at https://www.india-travels.com and have tried to capture these places as well. Do visit if time permits and let us know your feedback and suggestions, if any.

  10. Very elaborated post! You have included the most beautiful places to visit in Kerala for nature lovers that should not be missed. My favorite destination is Munnar and you have explained them so well. Thanks!

  11. Lovely. These are good options to a beautiful state full of wildlife and natural heritage…

  12. Joseph says:

    Visiting God’s own country is really beautiful and get mesmerized in the nature.

  13. Raghav says:

    Kerela as a destination has soo much to offer ranging from Backwater Cruise
    Bamboo Rafting, Plantation Visits, Cultural Fiesta, Village Tours, Beach Experience to Wildlife Safari. The snake boat race is a very popular attraction of Kerala. Also there are many more tourist places like Allepy Backwaters, Kumarakom, Wayanad, Warkala, Kozhikode, Vagamon, thekkady etc. If someone is planning a Kerala Exclusive tour, then don’t miss any of these places.

  14. AMIT says:

    wow amazing photographs , seriously Kerala is too beautiful specially the waterfalls are amazing

  15. Kunal Sutar says:

    Good work man! Best wishes for the great creation of this blog.

  16. saim malik says:

    nice post and very helpful thanks for sharing

  17. Thank you for the information. Was a Good read

  18. Wonderful blog! I truly love how it’s easy on my eyes as well as the info are well written.

  19. This is just beautiful. I love it. I can’t wait to visit these places. Thanks so much for sharing. The pictures are just gorgeous.

  20. Honeymoon Bug says:

    There is no need to say that Kerala is an ideal holiday destination. This blog has proved it by
    mentioning the beauty of different destinations that are naturally rich and full of wonders. A good
    blog to read before planning a trip to Kerala! Information provided for backwaters, architectural
    wonders, cities and beaches is good.

  21. Vinay Yadav says:

    thanks for sharing this great article. I am planning visit Kerala in March 2018 and I will make sure to visit all the above mentioned places.

  22. Honeymoon Bug says:

    There is no need to say that Kerala is an ideal honeymoon destination. This blog has proved it by mentioning the beauty of different destinations that are naturally rich and full of wonders. A good blog to read before planning a trip to Kerala! Information provided for backwaters, architectural wonders, cities and beaches is good. Thanks for sharing it

  23. Hari Sharma says:

    Such a lovely place with wonderful Kerala photographs. Thanks so much for sharing!

  24. Vivek BNSL says:

    Kerala is must visit place. And Nice collections of Photos

  25. Sree says:

    Thank you, Sai, for sharing this informative places and popular places of kerala. This will be help me in my next trip. Thank you.

  26. Really very informative

  27. Dhairya Vyas says:

    Great Article! I would also suggest the Backwaters and the village life experience to everyone visiting Kerala.

  28. Rentrip says:

    HI, your blog is really awesome and loved it.

  29. Kumari Sujata says:

    Kerala is the southern most coastal state of India, a tourist attraction for its lush green landscape, hills, waterfalls, beaches and backwaters.

  30. Ashwini says:

    Kerala is must visit place. And Nice Photos I really like this post

  31. Ashwini says:

    Thank you, Sai, for sharing this informative places and popular places of kerala.

  32. Sylvia Smith says:

    I like to have a 8 days holiday during end May. We are 2-3 families. I like to get local flavours of art,culture,habitat and food beside nature . Would you suggest Kerala? In that case what should be ideal destinations there to stay?
    One of my companion like to stay in Poovar and Wayanad. Whereas I didn’t want to miss Cochi, Thekkady. Please suggest a plan….it would be very helpful.

  33. Nepal And More says:

    Wonderful blog! I truly love how it’s easy on my eyes as well as the info are well written.

  34. Tushar Jain says:

    Really Kerela is Nice Place to travel in India. Awesome green field and mountains so beautiful.

  35. Ashwini says:

    Nice post, thanks for sharing this wonderful and useful information with us.

  36. Ford Jesus says:

    I am from Palakkad, Kerala. You must visit Malambuzha and Doni Water falls Located in Palakkad district. Great article on Kerala tourist destinations. You mentioned the best ones.

  37. Travel Binz says:

    Thanks for making such a cool post which is really very well written. I will be referring a lot of friends about this. Keep blogging!

  38. Travel Binz says:

    Amazing blog I have read your blog it is very helpful for me. I want to say thanks to you. I have bookmarked your site.

  39. Ellen Smith says:

    Thanks for sharing such an informative blog.

  40. Navbharat Tours says:

    Excellent Article! Thanks you for sharing good information about the best destionation of Kerala which is called as a land of God

  41. James says:

    Having a short cruise along the backwaters in houseboats is a must have on your bucket list, if you are planning to visit Kerala. The Ashtamudi Lake is known as the gateway of backwaters has a mesmerizing scenic beauty.

  42. Amitava Chatterjee says:

    such a nice article thankss for sharing the information about kerala

  43. Shailesh Nair says:

    Simple and neat snapshot of Kerala

  44. Rashi Kohli says:

    Kerala is the place which is full of beauty and the places you have shared are the gem among all. I have been there several times and trust me the place is worth of spending money. Thanks for sharing with us.

  45. DTHToday says:

    Very Nice place thanks for sharing wonderful post

  46. Orquídeas says:

    Great post! Thanks for sharing 😉

  47. radhamohan says:

    Thank you for this valuable information!! Simply I want to say that your article is very helpful, it is very clear.

  48. Karan Khanna says:

    Kerala, located in southwestern India, is a treasure trove of natural beauty. It offers a diverse range of landscapes, from lush green hills and tea plantations to serene backwaters and pristine beaches

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