Kerala is one of the best travel destinations in India that has a lot to offer to a traveller on each visit. The land would never cease to surprise you with its spectacular views and unique experiences. From the vast tea estates of Munnar and the gushing waterfalls at Athirappally to the snake boat race and the art forms of Kerala, the list of experiences in Kerala is long.
It is not practically possible to cover the best of Kerala in a single trip, yet you can ensure that you wouldn't miss the unique experiences of the region of Kerala that you travel to. Here we combine the best things to experience in Kerala, so that you know what to do where when you travel to this mystical land next time.
Let's take a tour of the best things to do in Kerala...
Enjoy the fog at Peermede
Peermede is one of the beautiful places in Kerala to experience fog and mist. Located close to Kottayam on the way to Thekkady, a drive on the roads here during monsoon would be an inexplicable experience!
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Seafood in a houseboat
Did you know that they cook and serve sumptuous meals at houseboats in Alleppey? Each houseboat has its chef who prepare mouthwatering Kerala dishes as per your preferences.
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Beach drive at Muzhappilangad
Muzhappilangad Beach is the only Drive-In beach in India. Do not miss taking a drive here if you happen to visit this amazing destination located between Thalassery and Kannur.
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Get drenched under a waterfall!
Visit Athirappilly Waterfalls, nicknamed as the 'Niagara of India', and get drenched under the gushing falls!
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Neelakkurinji bloom at Munnar
The blooming of Neelakkurinji which is translated to 'the blue Kurinji' (Kurinji is a flower), is a unique phenomenon that happens on the hills in and around Munnar. Theese flowers bloom on the hills once in 12 years, making it a feast to the eyes. The last Neelakkurinji bloom was in 2006.
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Stay in a tree house at Wayanad
Stay in a tree house at Wayanad and experience the nature and climate of the place at its best!
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Spice Tour in Thekkady
Take a spice tour at Thekkady and taste some fresh spices like cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla and other spices grown here. Munnar and Wayanad are also great places to take spice tours.
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Watch Kathakali n other art forms at Kalamandalam
Kerala Kalamandalam in Thrissur is a place you shouldn't miss if you are an art lover. You can watch several performances of traditional Kerala art here including Kathakali.
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Bird watching at Kumarakom
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is one of the best places in Kerala for bird watching. Enjoy the migratory birds here like the Siberian crane, egret and waterfoul.
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Sunset at Kovalam beach
Visit the Kovalam beach to experience a beautiful sunset here!
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Fishing at Fort Kochi
Try your luck at fishing using the Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi.
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Taste the exotic cuisine of Kerala
Welcome to the land of exotic tastes and flavours! From the traditional 'puttu and kadala' to the sumptuous 'Naadan sadhya' and 'payasam', the Kerala cuisine is one of the best in the world. Experience it!
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Snake boat races
Watch the snake boat races that happen in Kerala during the season of Onam. Alleppey backwaters is famous for these races.
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Elephant ride at Munnar & Thekkady
Wouldn't it be exciting to perch on an elephant and see the world from a different perspective? Kerala offers you elephant rides at several places like Thekkady, Kumily and Munnar.
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Authentic Ayurvedic massage
There is no better place than Kerala to get an authentic Ayurvedic massage and feel rejuvenated. Arya Vaidya Sala at Kottakkal in Malappuram district is one of the best places to get a soothing massage. Several other hotels, resorts and spas offer the service at Kerala.
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