Kerala has a plethora of attractions from Nature to Heritage to Cultural sites.
Here is a highlighted table to start with.
Select a few ‘must-visit’, and add more to the itinerary around that base.
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Place | Highlight
Backwaters| Stay in a houseboat or hire a canoe and explore the backwaters in Alleppey, Kollam or Kumarakom.
Wayanad| Experience Nature & wildlife in this remote district on the Western Ghats.
Varkala and Kovalam | Explore Kerala beaches.
Munnar| Enjoy the misty weather & scenic beauty of gardens around Munnar.
Kannur and Bekal| Explore the less-trodden paths and unspoilt beaches of Kannur and Bekal.
Fort Cochin| Time-travel and soak yourself in history in Kochi.
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If you still need a tight list, land at Kochi: Explore Munnar, Alleppey & Fort Kochi. You got the essence of Kerala!
How to make a Kerala itinerary?
Start with these 6 places – Alleppey, Wayanad, Varkala, Munnar, Bekal & Fort Kochi. Then shortlist or expand
How Many days are needed to explore Kerala?
Ideally 1 week to cover all top attractions. If you have only 2 days, select one or two top attractions
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