Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Kerala that You Must Visit

Kerala, a state on India's tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline.

It's known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as wildlife. National parks like Eravikulam and Periyar, plus Wayanad and other sanctuaries, are home to elephants, langur monkeys and tigers.

1. Athirappilly Falls- Athirappilly Falls, is situated in Athirappilly Panchayat in Chalakudy Taluk of Thrissur District in Kerala, India on the Chalakudy River, which originates from the upper reaches of the Western Ghats at the entrance to the Sholayar ranges. It is the largest waterfall in Kerala, which stands tall at 80 feet

2. Padmanabhaswami Mandir - Padmanabhaswamy Temple is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The temple is built in an intricate fusion of the indigenous Kerala style and the Tamil style (kovil) of architecture associated with the temples located in the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu. In the temple, Lord Vishnu, Brahmandian Nagin is in the posture of the throne by resorting to the orphanage. This city is known as this temple.

3. Soochipara Waterfalls - Soochipara Falls also known as Sentinel Rock Waterfalls is a three-tiered waterfall in Vellarimala, Wayanad, India. It is surrounded by deciduous, evergreen and montane forests, Let me tell you that this waterfall is one of the largest waterfalls in India, in which the water falls from a height of 200 meters and provides an amazing view to the tourists.

4. Varkala Beach – Varkala Beach, also known as Papanasham Beach is a beach in Varkala municipality of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, along the Arabian Sea, part of the Indian Ocean. Varkala is the only place in Kerala where the hills are close to the sea.

5. Vembanad Lake – Vembanad is the longest lake in India, and the largest lake in the state of Kerala Sundarban with area 2114 sq. Km is the largest Ramasar site in India Spanning several districts in the state of Kerala, it is known as Vembanadu Lake in Alappuzha, Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad and Kochi Lake in Kochi, attracts  kerala tourists through its picturesque, attractive and pristine water areas.

6. Kovalam Beach – Kovalam is a small coastal town in the southern Indian state of Kerala, south of Thiruvananthapuram. At the southern end of Lighthouse Beach is a striped lighthouse with a viewing platform. Palm-backed beaches also include Hawa Beach and Samudra Beach. Heading south, Vizhinjam Juma Masjid mosque overlooks the busy fishing harbor.

7. Meenmutty Falls– Meenmutty Falls is located 29 km from Kalpetta in Wayanad District in the state of Kerala, India. It is a three-tiered waterfall with a height of 300 metres. Meenmutty is a combination of Malayalam words Meen and Mutty. Meenmutty Falls can be reached thorough a 2 km hike though the jungle from the Wayanad-Ooty road.

8. Palaruvi Falls- Palaruvi Falls is a waterfall located in Kollam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the 32nd highest waterfall in India. Palaruvi falls from a height of 300 feet and is situated at Aryankavu in the Kollam district of the south Indian state of Kerala

9. Eravikulam National Park- Eravikulam National Park is a 97 km² national park located along the Western Ghats in the Idukki district of Kerala in India. Situated between 10º05'N and 10º20' north, and 77º0' and 77º10' east, it is the first national park in Kerala.

10. Willingdon Island- DescriptionMan-made Willingdon Island, at the heart of Cochin Port, is a busy hub for commercial shipping and cruise liners. It’s a popular destination for ferry trips from the mainland, and a departure point for backwater boat tours. At the port’s quaint Maritime Heritage Museum, rare photographs and nautical relics trace local seafaring history. The quieter, green areas around the island are home to several upmarket hotels.