7 Unique Places For Sightseeing In Kerala
Kerala is one of the most beautiful states in the South of India, making it a popular holiday destination for travellers of all age groups. Sightseeing in Kerala is peppered with luxury, adventure, romance and a big dollop of fun! Whether you are looking for a laid back vacation with your partner, or wanting to take your kids to an experiential holiday, Kerala will surprise you with its sheer variety of offerings. If sightseeing in Kerala is your agenda, start planning your trip with these 7 unique things to see and do on a holiday in Kerala.
- Periyar National Park
Nestled in the lap of the Western Ghats, the Periyar National Park is home to thousands of species of rare flora and fauna. It is also one of the most well known wildlife sanctuaries for the conservation of tigers and elephants.
- Bekal Fort
Bekal Fort is the largest fort in Kerala and one of the oldest in the country, built way back in 1650 AD. With spectacular views overlooking the Arabian Sea and a structure reminiscent of a royal past, the Bekal Fort makes for the great visit during a Kerala sightseeing tour
- Hill Palace, Tripunithura
Once the residence of the erstwhile Maharaja of Cochin, the Hill Palace is now the largest archaeological museum in Kerala. It has preserved a part of our rich history and houses a heritage museum, a deer park and more than 40 odd other historic buildings.
- Padmanabhaswamy Temple
How can sightseeing in Kerala be complete without paying a visit to the widely famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple? Kerala is known for being home to hundreds of ancient temples and this one is a shining example of their beauty and architecture.
- Varkala Beach
We all love soaking in some Vitamin Sea during our holidays, and Kerala’s gorgeous Varkala Beach is one spot you shouldn’t miss visiting during your trip. Stretching along the Arabian Sea, with rocky cliffs rising adjacent to the coastline, Varkala beach is one of a kind and is a great spot for catching beautiful sunsets.
- Paradesi Synagogue
If you are looking for a taste of history, culture, religion and architecture all in one place, include the Paradesi Synagogue in your Kerala sightseeing itinerary without fail! Being the oldest active Synagogue in the Commonwealth countries, this place is of historic importance for the Jews of Cochin.
- Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Kochi
Undoubtedly one of the most impressive looking churches in India, the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica reflects the use of Gothic style of architecture and is a revered place of worship. Originally built by the Portuguese, this church was once demolished by the British and again reconstructed in 1887.
As you can see, no matter what kind of a traveller you are and what you are looking for, sightseeing in Kerala will not disappoint you one bit. Imagine spending days on the shores of the Arabian Sea or tiger-spotting in the jungles of Periyar – Kerala is bound to leave you looking for more!
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Ritu@2017 February 7, 2018
