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Which are the best places to visit in Kerala?
Some of Kerala's most popular tourist destinations include:
- Munnar – tea plantations and mountain scenery
- Alappuzha (Alleppey) – backwaters and houseboats
- Varkala – beach, cliffs and coastal atmosphere
- Kovalam – established beach destination
- Kochi – history, culture and urban experiences
- Wayanad – forests, hills and plantations
- Thekkady – nature and wildlife experiences
- Kumarakom – backwaters and resorts
- Athirappilly – famous waterfall
- Bekal – fort and beaches
Itinerary
7 Days / 6 Nights Itinerary – Kerala Backwaters Tour Guide
Kochi → Kumarakom → Alappuzha/Kuttanad → Kollam → Munroe Island → Varkala → Thiruvananthapuram
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Itinerary
7 Days Kerala Itinerary – Beaches, Backwaters, Wildlife & Munnar
Thiruvananthapuram → Kovalam → Varkala → Alappuzha → Thekkady → Munnar → Kochi
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It depends on the type of holiday you want.
Varkala is particularly known for its dramatic cliff, cafés, sea views and relaxed atmosphere.
Kovalam is an established resort destination close to Thiruvananthapuram and offers several beaches, hotels and resorts.
Travellers interested in a younger, cliff-side atmosphere may prefer Varkala, while those seeking a traditional resort-oriented beach destination may prefer Kovalam.
Which are the best beaches in Kerala?
Popular Kerala beaches include Varkala Beach, Kovalam Beach, Marari Beach, Cherai Beach, Bekal Beach, Kappad Beach and Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach.
Each offers a different experience. Varkala is famous for its cliffs, Kovalam for established beach tourism and Marari for a quieter coastal setting.
Is Kerala good for honeymoon couples?
Kerala is one of India's popular honeymoon destinations.
Couples often combine the hills of Munnar, backwaters of Alappuzha or Kumarakom, and beaches such as Varkala, Kovalam or Marari.
Private villas, boutique resorts, treehouses, houseboats and luxury retreats provide additional options for romantic stays.
Which Kerala Attractions Should First-Time Visitors Choose?
For a first trip, try to experience several different sides of Kerala rather than visiting similar destinations.
A particularly balanced itinerary could include:
Fort Kochi → Munnar → Alappuzha/Kumarakom → Varkala
This combination provides history and culture in Kochi, mountains and tea plantations in Munnar, Kerala’s famous backwaters around Alappuzha and a beach experience in Varkala.
Travellers with additional time can add Thekkady, Wayanad, Athirappilly, Jatayu Earth’s Center or other destinations according to their interests.