Kerala Tourist Places List – 14 Districts & 100+ Attractions

Situated on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam is a land with immense tourist potential. It has beautiful beaches and backwaters, meandering rivers, lovely lakes, majestic mountains, verdant valleys, lush forests, fertile plains and vast green fields, enough to bring people searching for this gem of a land.

Known as the Venice of the east, Alappuzha is a waterlogged district endowed with immense natural beauty and has emerged as a major tourist destination of the country. Today Alappuzha is well known for its beaches and backwaters.

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Derived from the Malayalam word ‘Idukku’, meaning a narrow gorge Idukki is a slice of heaven. Blessed with one of the most pristine reserve forest, hill stations, tea plantations and wildlife sanctuaries it should definitely find a place in your pit stops in Kerala.

Known as the headquarters of pilgrimage tourism of Kerala, this land of temples is yet to receive its due place in the tourism map of the country. Blessed by nature it is covered in vast unending stretches of forests, rivers and serine countryside, all of which are a treat to one’s eyes.

Recognised as the commercial capital, it is the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala. With the Chinese, Portuguese and British influences, Ernakulam has always been a land of varied cultural demographic. Ernakulam sees a large number of tourist arrivals every year.

Referred to as the cultural capital of the state,Thrissur is the seat of, many of Kerala’s cultural and archaeological wealth. It is also well endowed with splendid natural beauty in the form of Beaches, Hills, Waterfalls etc.

Below are some of the most important tourist places in Thrissur:

The rice bowl of Kerala, Palakkad is the largest district in the state. The topography of Palakkad is a rich blend of forests, rivers, valleys and hills. The state also has a significant influence on  Kerala’s historic and cultural backdrop.

With a distinct place in the Indian history, with Vasco Da Gama landing in Kappad in 1498, Kozhikode is not only known for its historical significance but also for the hospitable and welcoming people, the unique culture and mouth watering food.

Known as the spice garden of the south, the land of paddy fields, and the home of the monsoon, Wayanad is a heaven like none other. Southernmost tip of the Deccan plateau, Wayanad is a land of virgin forests and misty peaks, alluring tourists from far and beyond.

One of the northern districts of Kerala, Malappuram is flanked by Arabian Sea on the West and Western Ghats on the east. With an eventful history of the Zamorin rule, the uprisings against British rule, this is a land of great historic and political significance. Its monuments, authentic cuisine, ritualistic art forms all make Malappuram a much loved destination for travellers.

Known for handloom industries worldwide, Kasaragod is a land of abundant beauty. With a strong foothold in the cultural landscape of Kerala, Kasaragod is a must visit destination. With the beaches, forts , hills and rivers, it is a land of many faces.