The border of Kerala’s greener region is formed by the lush paradise of Wayanad, the Land of the Paddy Fields, which is tucked away within the Western Ghats mountains. This place is beautiful and clean, charming and mesmerising, and rich in culture and history. This lush hill station lies 76 kilometres from Kozhikode’s seashores and is home to a variety of crops, forests, and animals. The Wayanad hills offer a large area for wild animals to roam in their natural habitat. It is also in a favourable location because it is surrounded by major South Indian tourist destinations, including Ooty, Mysore, Bangalore, Coorg, and Kannur.

In Kerala’s Kottayam-Idukki border region, Vagamon is a hill town and a modest plantation township. It is located at 1,100 m above sea level. With an endless stretch of verdant hills, stunning gorges, and meandering rivers. An ideal tourist destination, Vagamon is located 1200 metres above sea level and is surrounded by tea gardens, fresh cool air, a whispering pine forest, little waterfalls, and picturesque meadows. Even getting to Vagamon is a remarkable experience. The winding route to Vagamon is carved out of solid rock and is bordered by pine woods. And as you descend over hills covered in greenery, you can see the sweeping plains thousands of feet below you.

Any traveller to India’s greatest wildlife sanctuary, Thekkady in Kerala, should make it a point to visit. A popular tourist destination is the 120-year-old “Surki” dam, also known as Poorna in Vedic lingo, erected across Peryiar. This sanctuary has an area of 777 square kilometers, and a 25-square-kilometer artificial lake surrounds it.

Thekkady, the only tiger reserve in the nation, is the ultimate repository for numerous endangered species and a vibrant tribal culture. It is home to an abundance of tropical flora and fauna. For those who adore nature in all of its wild expressions, Thekkady is a nice version of heaven on earth.

Three mountain streams, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundala, combine to form Munnar. This hill station, which is 1,600 metres above sea level, served as the former British Government of South India’s summer retreat. Munnar, one of Kerala’s most popular honeymoon destinations, with a wide variety of resorts and lodging options to suit a variety of budgets. This is a well-liked vacation town because of the vast tea plantations, charming towns, winding lanes, and holiday amenities. The Neelakurinji is one of the unusual plants that may be found in these forests and meadows. The next blooming of this flower, which once every twelve years bathes the hills in blue, will take place in 2030. Anamudi, which rises to a height of 2,695 metres, is the tallest peak in South India and is located in Munnar.

A real dreamland, Kumarakom is a maze of backwaters with glistening water, the vibrant green of mangrove forests, coconut palms lining the embankments, azure skies, and flocks of migrating birds skimming the water. Kerala is one of the must-see locations in a lifetime, according to National Geographic Magazine, and is visited by more than seven million tourists annually. For the majority of these tourists, Kumarakom is a significant stopover. A group of islands make up this well-known tourist hotspot on the eastern shores of Lake Vembanad. Being surrounded by a vast lake on one side and a network of tranquil canals on the other, Kumarakom, a masterpiece made by man and nature together, occupies a special spot on the map of Kerala.

Kozhikode, the second finest city in India to live in, is a part of the most picturesque state in the country. This lovely city, also known as Calicut, is home to stunning beaches, parks, temples, churches, reserves, hillocks, museums, wildlife, sculptures, rivers, and much more. It is Kerala’s main hub for trade and business. Following the arrival of Vasco Da Gama in 1498, this location rose to prominence as one of the Malabar region’s most significant ports for the exchange of products between Europe and India, including spices, silk, and other goods. In Kozhikode, the terrain is swampy. Because of this, Kozhikode is also known internationally as Chullikkad, which translates to “shrubby jungle.”

Three nearby crescent-shaped beaches make up the well-known Kovalam beach. Since the 1930s, travellers have made it their favourite hangout. A large rocky outcropping on the shore has formed a stunning harbour with calm seas perfect for swimming.

There are numerous and varied recreational opportunities at this beach. Some of them include sailing on a catamaran, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes, and sunbathing. Life on the beach starts in the late afternoon and lasts far into the night. A stretch of inexpensive cottages, Ayurvedic health resorts, convention centres, commercial areas, swimming pools, and yoga and Ayurvedic massage studios are all part of the beach complex.

For some people, Kochi has various meanings. Many see it as a developing cosmopolitan city with vibrant activity in the streets, theatres, malls, and skyscrapers; it is also the state’s business hub and has a distinctive fashion sense from the rest of the country, whether in terms of attire or way of life. Others view Kochi as a city with rich historical roots and streets that ooze old-world elegance; a city with stunning monuments and a diverse population of linguistic and ethnic groups, including Jews, Konkinis, Gujaratis, and others. Another group sees Kochi as a booming, expanding market that offers chances for development and fortune to all who approach her doors.

Idukki, a remote hill district in the Western Ghats, is endowed with natural beauty and peace. Idukki, one of Kerala’s naturally beautiful regions with vast mountains, lush valleys, and magnificent streams, is a haven for those who enjoy the outdoors and animals.

With its foggy hills and valleys clothed in the greenery of spice plantations, wildlife sanctuaries, and breathtaking waterfalls, Idukki is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kerala. Idukki’s unspoiled charm is hard to resist.

Along with scenic beauty, this location also caters to adventure tourism. The ideal location for hiking and trekking is there. In Idukki, mountain trekking is particularly well-liked. In Idukki, elephant rides are a specialty.

The “Venice of the East” is Alappuzha. This lovely location is the centre of Kerala’s backwaters and is home to a vast network of backwaters and more than a thousand houseboats, making it one of the greatest tourist destinations in Alleppey. The houseboats in Alappuzha’s backwaters are actually updated versions of the Kettuvallams from earlier eras. Tons of rice and spices were once transported by kettuvallams, boats with thatched roofs covering wooden hulls.

The contemporary houseboats provide all the amenities of a nice hotel room, including air conditioning, modern restrooms, comfortable living areas, kitchens, and even balconies for fishing. From a houseboat, one can see life in the backwaters, which are lined with coconut trees. With its relaxed waterways and rich vegetation, it’s the ideal location to unwind.