Kerala known as "God's Own Country" is in South India. It is a beautiful place with distinctive cultures and traditions. It is famous for it's elephants, backwaters and it's famous dance form "Kathakali"
If you're planning a trip to Kerala then here are 5 great places you have to include in your list:
1. Fort Kochi
This enchanting city, known as the "Gateway of Kerala" attracts a lot of visitors because of its beautiful architecture and historical sites.
2. Backwaters
This is one of the most talked about places in Kerala and a must-see on your list. If you're looking to just sit back and relax, then take a trip in a houseboat along the Kerala canals famously known as the "Backwaters". You can even spend a night in the houseboat on the middle of the lake and enjoy the tasty kerala cuisine with some chilled beer. You can also find beautiful hotels and resorts along the backwaters too!
3. Munnar
Famous for its tea plantations. You can take a trip there and can see tea actually being picked and processed. If you are a tea lover then you can try the tea straight from the gardens. The area has beautiful winding lanes, hills and forest. You can even go for a trek to Anamudi, which is the highest peak or visit Eravikulam National Park. If you love adventure then just go rock climbing or para gliding!
4. Wayand
Wayand is a beautiful mountainous region and has a beautiful scenery of abundant coconut palms, forest and beautiful landscapes that just takes your breath away. Some popular attractions here include Chembra Peak, Meenmutty Falls, Edakkal Caves and Muthanga and Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuaries!
5. Periyar
Periyar is a popular national park located in Thekkady. However, animal sightings are few here. It is famous for its elephants and you can take a 30 minute elephant ride through the jungle. One of the best things about the park is that it is open all year round, even during the monsoon.
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