Some of the prime destinations in Kerala in South India are:
Thiruvananthapuram: Previously called Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala, India is located near the sea and has a pleasant tropical climate. This city is home to the famous Shree Anantha Padmanabhaswamy temple. There are several grand palaces of the maharajas of Travancore state, an observatory and a museum with fine works of art and a collection of antique jewellery, the Shree Chitra Art Gallery
has a collection of works of art by Kerala's renowned painter Raja Ravi Verma and a collection of Tanjore Paintings.
Kovalam Beach: Located 18 km from Thiruvananthapuram, this beach is considered to be one of the best not just in India, but in the world. Apart from swimming and relaxing on the white sands, you can enjoy surfing, water skiing and a catamaran ride.
Varkala: The striking geography of this beautiful beach has made a journey to Varkala very popular. Behind the beach are towering cliffs that contrast with the white sands and the blue sky and clear water.
Backwaters: Traveling through the backwaters of Kerala on a traditional kettuvallom or houseboat is a tour like no other. The tranquil water, the green palm-fringed coast, the sounds of sea birds calling, tropical vegetation and friendly people. It is a journey you will remember forever.
Kumarakom: A cluster of islands located on the Vembanad Lake, with mangrove forests, a bird sanctuary, paddy fields, palm trees, and waterways, a journey to this getaway feels like a trip to a corner of paradise.
Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve: Also known as Thekkady, this wildlife reserve located in the Western Ghats of South India, is home to a large population of elephants and a number of tigers. The rare Nilgiri Tahr can also be seen here. A large lake within the park on which you can take a boat ride and observe the animals at leisure is an added attraction.
Silent Valley National Park: Situated in Palghat district, this tropical biosphere reserve, is home to many rare plants and animals, including tigers, lion tailed macaques and elephants. This forest is considered the last representative virgin tract of tropical evergreen forest in India. A journey through this forest is an unforgettable experience, that shows you the tropical forest of South India in its untouched state.
