Some of the best destinations of Kerala to visit under Rs 10000
Kerala is the other name for the land of platonic beauty, the land of rich culture and traditions. This paradise of India is surrounded by the Arabian sea in the West, the Western Ghats in the East and flanked by 44 rivers. This unique geographical feature of Kerala is responsible for making it one of the most preferred tourist destinations of Asia. The moderate temperature of the place, the long shoreline having beautiful, serene beaches, the stretches of backwaters, innumerable flora and fauna, magnificent hill stations, history of this place, can make you fall in love with this place over and over again. This place attracts travellers from all over the world.
Kumarakom
This enchanting backwater destination of Kerala is a village locating on a cluster of islands of Vembanad Lake. This place locating near Kottayam city has a bird sanctuary spreading across 14 acres where migratory birds reside. Visitors are fascinated by birds like egrets, herons, waterfowls, wild duck, and cuckoo. Many other leisure options are offered by this place to its visitors. Here lies an old bungalow come resort called Taj Garden Retreat where fishing and boating facilities can be availed by visitors.
Munnar
Flanked by three mountain streams, namely Nallathanni, kundala and Mundrapuzah, this hill station is located 1600 m above sea level. Once the summer resort of the East India Company, this place offers beautiful scenic views. Words fall short to describe the beauty of this place. The dense forest, magnificent, mountain, exotic flora attracts millions of visitors from all over the world. Here can be found the famous flower Neelakurinji, hills are bathed in blue once in every twelve years by this flower.
Thekaddy
Thekkady is the other name for unending chains of hills, elephants, and spice scented plantation. It has one of the finest wildlife reserves in India, the Periyar forest. Spreading across the entire place is a beautiful picturesque hill town and plantations which offer great opportunity for trekking and mountain walks.
Kovalam
Kovalam has three adjacent beaches is a very popular beach all over the world. It is a favourite tourist destination; especially Europeans love this place since the 1930s. There is a massive rocky promontory on the beach which has led to the creation of a beautiful bay of calm water. This place is ideal for sea bathing. There are plenty of leisure options like sunbathing, herbal body toning massage, swimming at this beach.
Trivandrum
Kerala’s capital Thiruvananthapuram is referred by its colonial name Trivandrum. Locating at the south western tip of India, this place is surrounded by Tamil Nadu on the East and the Arabian Sea in the west. This place is an energetic and compact city which promotes an easy-going introduction to city life. Trivandrum offers enough sites which include a zoo, historical museums etc. to its visitors. The wooded highlands in the East offer some of the most beautiful picnic spots.
Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari being the southernmost point of mainland India is situated at the tip of Indian peninsula. This place locating near the Western Ghats is one of the major centres of culture, art and religion from the very ancient period. Both sunrise and sunset can be experienced in the city’s beaches. Various temples of this place are the home to thousands of pilgrims.
Here are the Travel Itinerary Options:
- 1 night Munnar- 1 night Thekkady
- 1 night Munnar- 1night Ooty
- 2 night Kovalam- day trip to Trivandrum
- 2 nights Kovalam- day trip to Kanyakumari
- 1 night Kochi- 1 night Munnar
- A day in Alleppey houseboats
Other Cities in Kerala
- Cherai– For Cherai Beach
- Alleppey– For Alappuzha Beach, Pathiramanal, Backwaters and Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple.
- Athirapally-For Athirappally waterfalls and Charpa Waterfalls
- Ponmudi- For Golden valley, Peppara Wildlife sanctuary and trekking.
- Kochi– For Fort Cochin, Marine Drive, Mattanchery palace and Santa Cruz Basilica
- Thrissur-For Thrissur Zoo, Vadakkunnathan Temple, St Thomas church etc,
- Kannur-For Muzhappilangad Beach, Kannur Beach, Arakkal Museum etc
- Kollam– For Paravur Lake
- Varkala– For Varkala Beach and Janardanaswamy temple
The tour may be customised with major inclusions like Hotel, Meals, Transfer and sightseeing as per budget or total people travelling or Duration of the trip.