Kerala often described as God’s own country is undoubtedly one of the world’s most favorite tourist destinations. I take pride in inviting my friends to Kerala and showing them this beautiful place and telling “Look, How beauteous the place is that hath so many Godly creations” (Shakespeare). Here is a list of few things and places that one must not miss on a visit to Kerala. This list is based on my personal experience, visits, tours and trips to various parts of Kerala during various occasions. Also admitting few points are inspired from various other tourism websites. Take this as a guide if you are planning to visit Kerala. You may contact for more details. Wishing you all a pleasant stay in God’s Own Country. Cheers !!
- Wake up to World’s Best (?) Breakfast! (Appam, Tapioca, Idiappam, Puttu)
- Try a home stay with a traditional Malayali Family for your accommodation
- Go for morning walk in Paddy Fields!
- Take a Swig of ‘Madhura kallu’ (sweet toddy extracted from the coconut palm) and have with exotic karimeen pollichathu and tapioca in a toddy parlor
- Houseboat cruise through Vemband lake (start from Kumarakom/ Kollam, Stay on boat the whole night if you can afford and try the fresh toddy available with the food cooked on the boat)
- See Chinese fishing nets (can find along Vembanad Lake/ Fort Cochin) and choose your pick from the Fisherman’s net. Get it fried in the traditional way and eat.
- Kappa + Meen Curry (Tapioca + Fish) – Must Try Kerala Combo
- Trek into Forests of Kerala and enjoy wild life
- Wear a Kerala Saree / Traditional Dhothi (Mundu)
- Enjoy Panchavadyam & Pandimelam (Temple Music of Kerala)
- Cheer a Snake Boat Race (The famous Nehru Trophy Race is organized on the 2nd Saturday of August every year)
- Feel the rain on your body (Visit Kerala during Monsoon)
- Get an Ayurvedic Massage
- Enjoy Sunset on Beaches of Kerala (Kovalam, Allepy, Cherai)
- Get wet under Athirapalli or any other Waterfalls
- Ride on an Elephant
- Thrissur Pooram – The Festival at Thrissur Vadakumnathan Temple
- Visit Jewish Street and Synagouge at Cochin
- Watch a Malayalam Movie with friends
- Visit the lushy hills of Munnar
- Go for a boat ride in Thekaddy
- Learn few Malayalam Words, try speaking to local guys (probably while asking the way etc.)
- Go for a walk in to the sea at Kappad Beach, Calicut
- Trip to Western Ghats in Palaghat
- Explore exotic Wayanad.
- Visit the famous temples/ Churches in Kerala
- Walk into a palace.
- Watch Thiruvathira, Kathakali, Mohniattam or Thullal
- Visit Wagamon Hills, Elaveezha Poonchira, or Ramakallmedu
- Attend a Syrian Catholic Mass
- Climb to a tree house, live in one!
- Spend time on a riverside, cross the river, Get Wet!
- Drive through ThannerMukham, Allepy- Cherthala and spend time on the road side
- Sip Tender Coconut
- See how Rubber tapping + Processing is done and visit Rubber Plantations.
- Try traveling in a local Bus / KSRTC
- Visit an Elephant Training Camp
- Go on a pilgrimage climbing the hills at Sabarimala or Malayatoor or Wagamon
- Try playing Nadan panthukalli (a local Ball Game)
- Spend your evening at Marine Drive, Ernakulam
- Attend a traditional Kerala Wedding
- Try tune into any Local FM Channel ; Call up the RJ and come on air
- Enjoy a traditional Kerala Sadhya
- Sip worlds finest tea and Coffee
- Collect some Spices and take home.
- Shop for antiques (you find a lot of such shops in Jew Street and Fort Kochi)
- Sunbath on Kovalam Beech
- Climb rugged heights
- Try Coconut hair oil and take bath after a full body massage with coconut oil.
- Visit the Trivandrum Zoo, one among the best designed in Asia amidst a woodland, lakes and lawns
- Explore the Forts of Kerala (Bekel Fort, Tippu Sultan Fort, Plaghat etc)
- Explore the Prehistoric Settlements at Edakkal Caves, Wayanad
- Visit the Snake Park at Parassinikadavu, Kannur, which is the only one of its kind in the whole of India.
- Try a Swing in Kerala (especially in Onam Season)
- Celebrate Onam in Kerala
- Engage in Water Sports at Veli beach, Trivandrum
- Sit till late night on Shangumugham Beach, Trivandrum
- Spot Nilghiri Thar in Eravikulam National Park, Munnar
- Sunset at Varkala Beach
- Retreat to Wayanad for a peaceful Weekend.
- Rent a Car and Drive through Munnar/Wayand/Wagamon/Kumuli/Idukki Routes
Jino Joy Kayyalackal 