July 3rd, 2008
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Many a times I have found many tourists wandering in kerala, india about which all places to visit . I would like to list out the places that are surely a worth visit in your Itenary.
Day 1: Make sure that you are starting from north /South of kerala so that you can end up at a place which is convenient for you to move forward. I am writing this keeping in mind that you start from north of kerala. Kasargod is the place from where kerala starts. It has good number of places like Bekel Fort (A must Visit),Kappil Beach and Chandragiri Fort.There are various other beach but it all depends upon the time you have in hand.
Day 2:
Next point of Halt is a place called "Wayanad" (3 Hrs from kasargod) which is completely a tourism for wild life. If you are wild life freak then you will surely enjoy . There are some superb hill spots which you will surely enjoy (Beware of Wild Elepahants…).You can also visit some tribal groups have their food and drinks . you can also Spend your nights at Tree Houses. Vythiri is must place to visit.
Day 3 :
The next point of halt is Cochin or Ernakulam ( 6 Hrs Drive from Wayanad) . There are many places to visit here specially the small islands . I just love this place because it is a city with everything available, scenic and it also has many good beaches. best places to visit Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), Bolghatty Palace,Chinese Fishing Nets,Santa Cruz Basilica,Cherai Beach
Day 4 - This day is upto you , if you like to have more of flora and fauna then you can hit on to a place called Idukki (where you can find the best rivers ,dams and a good wild life) or if you like to visit a more hill station type of place you can visit Munnar. Munnar is one of my personal favourite . Lots of tea estates. One of the favorites with tourists. Kuthumkal Waterfalls is a cool place. Please do visit this too….
Day 5 - The place called Allepey which has given kerala its real identity "BACKWATERS". I would be short of words to describe the beauty of backwaters. Hire a Houseboat, take a 3-4 hrs drive or even a full night will do , you will cherish it for lifetime. There is also a small town called Kuttanad(1 hr drive from allepey city) , which is one of the most scenic places. Have some great food and local drinks. You will enjoy being in this place.
Day 6:
The final Destination , Trivandrum (capital of kerala, at a 3 hrs drive from alleppey).Kovalam beach is the hottest destination here. Get yourself a spa or full body massage at a authorised ayurvedic centre here and you will feel refreshed for the next 2 weeks for sure. The best places to see are Padmanabhpuram Palace,Kovalam Beach, Shangumugham Beach, Ponmudi and palace Museum. There are many more buildings built by the british which are now government office which are worth a watch if you have time.
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