City: Kerala
Top Things to do in Kerala
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Kerala (/ˈkɛrələ/), called Keralam in Malayalam (where Kerala is the adjectival form), is a state in South India on the Malabar Coast. It was formed on 1 November 1956 following the States Reorganisation Act by combining Malayalam-speaking regions. Spread over 38,863 km (15,005 sq mi), it is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33,387,677 inhabitants as per the 2011 Census, Kerala is the thirteenth-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Thiruvananthapuram is the largest city in the state. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state.
Restaurants in Kerala
1. Varkala Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,458 reviews
Reviewed By mubashirhaseen - Bengaluru, India
It's a very Beautiful Beach and very clean & calm beach you can swim also cause the Sea water is kinda clean water and and the most amazing view you will get from Varkala Cliff, I highly recommended you to do visit once in a life......
2. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
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4.5 based on 2,583 reviews
A Vishnu temple with a massive fort gateway has been built in Dravidian style and is closed to non-Hindus.
Reviewed By EASWAR52 - Mumbai, India
This is one of the oldest temples in Trivandrum. It is very famous and powerful. One must spend considerable time here to have a glimpse of all the important places like, the main deity sree Padmanabhan, darshan of all other deities inside, visit around the premises full of sculptures etc A crowded temple with limited darshan timings and dress codes. A visit to this temple will certainly make you satisfied, fulfilled and happy. Many poojas are available here to suit varied prayers of devotees. Definitely a must see temple and land mark in Trivandrum.
3. Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach
4. Tea Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,398 reviews
Reviewed By fabkerala - Kerala, India
Beauty of Nature.. . . . Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, Munnar was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Unending expanse of tea plantations pristine valleys and mountains exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests aroma of spice scented cool air yes! This beautiful destination has all these and more. It's the place you would love to visit it's the place you would wish never to leave. . . It's a must see place for Couples / amazing honeymoon destination.. silent , peaceful and relaxing..
5. Guruvayur Temple
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4.5 based on 1,108 reviews
Reviewed By UnmeshN2 - Bhopal, India
A blissful early morning visit to see Lord Guruvayurappa is always on our to do list whenever I get to visit Kerala. It is always an amazing experience to visit this place. This time we were lucky to see the Guruvayur elephant Keshavan(he is very huge and cute at the same time), we even offered bananas for him to eat and he finished it in seconds. Overall experience was as usual.. Amazing!!
6. Sabarimala Sri Dharmasastha Temple
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4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By MadhusudananT
This is a temple in forest. You need to trek for ~Km. First 3 hills are steep. It would take about 3 hours to complete the trekking. Heart patients and Astma patients please avoid trekking. Temple provides oxygen parlor every 400 to 500m. Instead take a dolly which is about INR 3000 for both ways. Please go in groups. Individual trip is not advised for first timers. taking bath at Pampa is good during monsoon. The river will not be clean during other seasons. Plastic is banned. Clean drinking water is provided at every 200m. Hence no worries. Temple provides free Breakfast, Lunch. There are few hotels also.
7. Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple
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4.5 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By abhinishv - Secunderabad, India
The temple is an old architectural splendor and is spread over a huge area with a large pond. The temple has two gates of entry the Eastern & Western Gate. The Western Gate has lot of shops & adequate parking. The temple is famous for the " Ambalapuzzha Palpayasam ( Rice Kheer/ Rice Pudding)", which is distributed at 12 noon. The Palpayasam needs to be pre-booked or if you are lucky you can stand in queue at 10:30 am and try and get it on the same day. The temple also has a elephant permanently inside the temple premises. It is believed that Sree Guruvayoor Appan ( Deity at Guruvayoor Temple) visits the temple every day noon for the "Ambalapuzzha Palpayasam". Please Note :- Due to the present COVID-19 situation, entry only through Western Gate is allowed. Children are though allowed inside the temple premises but entry into the main sanctum sanctorum.
8. Chottanikkara Temple
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4.5 based on 554 reviews
Reviewed By vinodn402 - Kochi (Cochin), India
Huge Devi temple. Pond, two temples nearby one compound. It's serene, nice to have darshan of Devi here, it gives you peace of mind and so many specialities of this place, worth a visit for once, then you will get to know. It's really a worth visit.
9. Vagamon
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4.5 based on 298 reviews
Reviewed By 910vipin - Kochi (Cochin), India
This place is located in Iduki district and the boarder of kottayam. Still untouched by commercialisation, the sleepy town is surrounded by valleys, green meadows, pine forests, mists, fogs, tea estates, waterfalls and overall greenery. The landscape is mostly hilly bald with green meadows. Vagamon is also home to a variety of flowers and orchids. Three hills - Thangal, Murugan and kurisumala.I have visited vagamon in the last year may with my four friends.
10. Tali Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By EatTravelStay
Tali temple worships Lord Siva, a great peaceful place, known to be powerful god, the temple is busy at times. We visited at around 7:00 PM on a Saturday. Being pooja time, we could get darshan very well, it was a very pleasant and soothing experience. Luckily we got to see the elephant with Golden Nettipattam (Nettipattam is a glittering ornament that adorns the forehead of an elephant) and Thayambaka (Chenda beating by group of performers) and also theyyams (performers dressed like god and dancing to rhythm). We enjoyed a lot. Overall a must visit for believers and tourists.
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