Kerala tourism boasts of lush tropical greenery, coconut palms, palm fringed beaches, pleasant placid backwaters, numerous temples, the aroma of Ayurveda, languid lakes, lagoons, canals, islands and more.
It is therefore not a surprise that the 'Traveller' magazine of National Geographic and 'Travel + Leisure stated it to be one of the '10 paradises of the world', '50 must-see destinations of a lifetime' and 'one of the 100 great trips for the 21st century'.
Here is a picturesque guide through the various beautiful sights that this state has to offer its travellers.
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Paithalmala
Picturesque view of Paithalmala.
Photo Courtesy: Rawbin
Periyar River
The Idukki Dam across the river.
Photo Courtesy: Shaji0508
Alappuzha Beach
An Evening View of Alappuzha Beach.
Photo Courtesy: Jomon2013
Bekal Fort
Soothing view of the fort.
Photo Courtesy: V.v
Ashtamudi Lake
The glistening waters of Ashtamudi Lake.
Photo Courtesy: Thangaraj Kumaravel
Adyanpara Falls
The milky waters of the waterfall.
Photo Courtesy: നിരക്ഷരൻ
Idduki
Picturesque view of Idduki.
Photo Courtesy: Kumar Chitrang
Chembra Peak
A heart shaped lake atop Chembra Peak.
Photo Courtesy: Sankara Subramanian
Pamba River
Beautiful view of the Pamba.
Photo Courtesy: Noblevmy
Chavakkad Beach
Birds walking on the sand at Chavakkad Beach.
Photo Courtesy: Satheesan.vn
Palakkad Fort
The moat outside the fort.
Photo Courtesy: Pankajakshan Pangunni
Padinjarechira Lake
The calm waters of Padinjarechira Lake.
Photo Courtesy: Smokingsingh
Athirappilly Waterfalls
Stunning view of the waterfall.
Photo Courtesy: NIHAL JABIN
Malampuzha
A cover of clouds over the mountains.
Photo Courtesy: binoop vasudevan
Ponmudi
Rays of the sun through the clouds.
Photo Courtesy: Kannanz
Chaliyar River
Scenic view of the river.
Photo Courtesy: PP Yoonus
Fort Kochi Beach
Chinese Fishing Nets at Fort Kochi Beach.
Photo Courtesy: Chandika Nair
Thalassery Fort
Moss growing on the fort walls.
Photo Courtesy: Jithin S
Paravur Lake
A boat docked at Paravur Lake.
Photo Courtesy: Arunvrparavur
Charpa Falls
Water gushing down the falls.
Photo Courtesy: Abhishek Jacob
Munnar
A sunny day at Munnar.
Photo Courtesy: Vinoth Chandar
Anamudi
Scenic view of Anamudi.
Photo Courtesy: Dipu Kumar M
Chalakudy River
View of the Chalakudy River.
Photo Courtesy: Sreejithk2000
Kappad Beach
The beauty of nature at Kappad Beach.
Photo Courtesy: Bipinvk
Fort St. Angelo
A mysterious feel at the fort.
Photo Courtesy: Arun.punnathatta
Sasthamcotta Lake
Sunset at Sasthamcotta Lake.
Photo Courtesy: Arunelectra
Palaruvi Waterfalls
Charming view of the waterfall.
Photo Courtesy: Satheesan.vn
Vagamon
Breathe taking view of Vagamon.
Photo Courtesy: Riju K
Banasura Hill
The peak touching the clouds.
Photo Courtesy: Sankara Subramanian
Manimala River
Picturesque view of the river.
Photo Courtesy: Rojypala
Marari Beach
A fisherman rowing his boat at Marari Beach.
Photo Courtesy: Mahendra M
St Thomas Fort
The ruins of the fort.
Photo Courtesy: Pratheesh prakash
Vadakkechira Lake
Picturesque view of Vadakkechira Lake.
Photo Courtesy: Hashpv
Perunthenaruvi Waterfall
Water gushing out from the rocks.
Photo Courtesy: Sujithnairv
Wayanad
Tranquility at Wayanad.
Photo Courtesy: Lavenderguy
Perumba River
View of the Perumba River.
Photo Courtesy: Iflex
Shankumugham Beach
A scenic view of Shankumugham Beach.
Photo Courtesy: Aravind Sivaraj
Vanchikulam Lake
A cover of green over Vanchikulam Lake.
Photo Courtesy: Smokingsingh
Soochippara Waterfalls
A pool of water below the waterfall.
Photo Courtesy: yjenith
Varkala Beach
Paragliding at Varkala Beach.
Photo Courtesy: Kerala Tourism
Vembanad Lake
Flock of ducks on Vembanad Lake.
Photo Courtesy: Lian Chang
Thommankuthu Falls
Scenic view of the waterfall.
Photo Courtesy: Amjithps
Meenkunnu Beach
A crab crawling in Meenkunnu Beach.
Photo Courtesy: Sreejithk2000
Vazhachal Waterfalls
Milky water gushing down.
Photo Courtesy: Irshadpp
Payyaambalam Beach
A picturesque view of Payyaambalam Beach.
Photo Courtesy: Ks.mini
Thoovanam Falls
Aerial view of the waterfall.
Photo Courtesy: Dhruvaraj S
Muzhappilangad Beach
Sunset at Muzhappilangad Beach.
Photo Courtesy: Goutham Mohandas