Kerala is all about scenic natural beauty, thriving ecology, delicious traditional food, colorful festivals, ancient temples and interesting activities. It has always been a hub of tourism for travel lovers, peace seekers and adventure enthusiasts. This beautiful southern Indian state offers lush rolling hills, rich heritage, stunning beaches, and, of course, scenic backwaters. There is so much to do here that visiting just once won’t prove to be enough.
Here are some of the most fun packed, exciting and memorable things to do in Kerala with our meticulously crafted Kerala Tour Packages. Go ahead and make all your wishes come true in god’s own country.
Elephant Ride in Periyar National Park
Periyar National Park is famous as an elephant reserve. The elephants are cared for lovingly and live in homely conditions. You can get an elephant ride and even feed them their favorite food. Feel like the king of the jungle on an exhilarating ride. Watch the biosphere unfold around you. A typical ride normally lasts from 30 minutes to 1 hour. This elephant ride offers deep forest exploration, close contact with nature, and an unforgettable adventure experience.
Canoe Ride in Kollam
Kollam is an offbeat destination that offers some much needed peace away from the otherwise crowded tourist locations. This place has numerous quiet backwaters, beaches and lakes for the water baby in you to indulge. Several activities have developed and are thriving on the shore, one of them is canoeing across these serene water bodies. Paddle quietly on the water between coconut trees. Listen to birds chirping. The experience feels like a true blessing. This will be a combination of a spiritual and an adventure experience.
Kathakali Performance in Varkala
Kathakali is a traditional dance form of Kerala and your trip to this state will remain incomplete if you don’t checkout this authentic old dance form. It is not just a dance it is the landmark of ethnic authentic culture of Kerala. You may have seen dancers in elaborate, colorful gown-like costumes with intricate face painting. You can enjoy this activity after a day of sightseeing in Varkala. The town is famous for hosting some of the best Kathakali performances.
Ernakulam Train Journey
You may have been on numerous train journeys in your life but the Ernakulam train journey will be an experience of a lifetime. Going on this route you will be taking up the route of Ernakulam – Kollam and Trivandrum. Witness awe-inspiring views while passing swaying coconut trees, serene lakes, and enchanting tea gardens. The journey’s beauty stretches as far as the eye can see. This makes it a train journey of a lifetime. The trip starts from Ernakulam Town railway station. It passes some of the most photographic landscapes you will ever see.
Bird Watching In Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Nature lovers have a lot to look forward to in Kerala. Kumarakom is one place where you can witness the glorious collection of wonderful birds. Get your binoculars ready and get set to spot some rare migratory birds like egret, waterfowl, herons, siberian crane and much more! you will be taken for this experience not by foot but via an exciting cruise boat ride. Located at a comfortable distance of 3 hours from Kochi here you can do bird watching in the morning and sleep in one of the houseboats on Vembanad Lake.
Tea Plantation Visit In Wayanad
Wayanad is a prominent hill station in South India. It is famous for its organically grown tea plantations. You can visit these plantations and stay at a coffee plantation resort or homestay. Plantation exploration is considered a must-do activity in Kerala. You can pair it with exciting night safaris and nature trekking. Help workers with tea plucking and enjoy fresh tea from the backyard. End your day with a cozy campfire. Everything about Wayanad is truly magical.
Authentic Rural Experience at Kumbalangi Integrated Tourism Village
The culture, traditions, and lifestyle of Kerala make this place truly unique. A personal way to experience it is by staying at Kumbalani Village Tourism. It is just 14 km from Ernakulam railway station. The village is well connected by rail and road. Visitors can relax and interact with the villagers. Explore paddy fields and try hands-on farming. Stay in homestays and experience local life. Go crab farming and canoe through mangrove forests. Many fun activities await your arrival.
Stay In a Houseboat at Alleppey
Alleppey is one of the must visit places in Kerala and the perfect place to go if backwater sailing and houseboat stay is on your list of experiences. Over time staying in a house boat has not only become of the most unique accommodation options here but has also become a huge crowd puller for people looking to get in touch with nature in a purer form. Spend your days surrounded by impeccable greenery and the deep tranquil vibe of the backwaters. You can easily stay a night or two here with your family and spend some quality time with them bonding and creating a lifetime’s worth of memories.
Go Temple Hopping
Kerala has given the world and Hinduism some of the most prominent and intellectual sages, saints and philosophers who have contributed hugely in laying the foundation for our current belief system. The temples in Kerala range from huge elaborate works of expert craftsmanship to small humble holy shrines. Check out one of the world’s richest temple of lord Vishnu called Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Guruvayur Temple, Shri Vadakkumnathan Temple, Sree Kadampuzha Bhagavathi Temple and so much more. Each temple Darshan will fill your hearts to brim with a sense of incredible positivity and wholesomeness.
