Places to visit in Kerala and KanyaKumari

If you’re looking for a Southern getaway in India then Kerala is the perfect choice of destination to plan your escape to and you have landed at the right place to make this tropical vacation happen! Famously known as the ‘God’s Own Country’, Kerala is the picturesque beauty that is located in the tropical Malabar Coast of India and here we give you a wide selection of places to visit in Kerala and Kanyakumari, expertly written to cater to all your travel needs. You can go as far as you can with your imagination and find the best of options to make your Kerala trip come true with a lifetime of memories and adventures to look forward to.  Discover hidden gems, go off the beaten track and share your best travel moments with your friends and family back home!

Top 4 beaches in Kerala

• Best for Action: Kovalam Beach

If you want action, you'll definitely find it at Kovalam Beach—the most popular and most developed beach in Kerala. Kovalam is located not far from the capital, Trivandrum. It's actually made up of two main coves—Hawa (also referred to as Eve's Beach) and Lighthouse Beach. Lighthouse is the biggest and busiest of the two, with its promenade lined with open-air restaurants. Kovalam is a popular surfing destination in India.

• Best to Chill Out: Varkala Beach

Varkala Beach is the pick of the beaches in Kerala, in terms of ambiance and facilities. It's incredibly romantic! Lots of young foreigners and couples enjoy this beach.

• Samudra Beach, Kovalam

Samudra Beach, Kovalam A detour along the coastal area of Kovalam near Thiruvananthapuram will take you to the threshold of Samudra beach, where crashing waves and exquisite rock formations eagerly await you.

• Marari Beach

Quiet Marari Beach is located not far from Alappuzha (formerly Alleppey), making it convenient for those who'd like to spend some time at the beach in between going on a houseboat trip along the backwaters. 

About Poovar Backwater Cruise

Poovar is a small coastal village in the Trivandrum district of Kerala state, South India. This village is almost at the southern tip of Trivandrum and there is only one last village. Pozhiyoor which mark the end of Kerala. This village has a beautiful beach and backwater which attracts tourists. The ideal time would be to go early in the morning to witness the water come alive with aquatic birds and plants.

There is plenty of thick vegetation surrounding the river and at times, it would appear like you are entering into a dark forest deep inside the river. An amazing and wonderful experience that everyone must go through when in Poovar island. The boating ends near the golden beach of Poovar.

Truly Golden - Golden Sand Beach

 You will have amazing experience if you visit this amazing beach, Take a Shikara Poovar backwater cruise, but any boat is good. Smaller 4-seater is cheaper. Advance booking not required, there are multiple cruises available within walking distance. You may also try and bargain to get a cheaper rate. Rates vary season to season. Every minute of the ride is worthy.

Kanyakumari Beach

Located in the southernmost part of India, Kanyakumari beach with its beautiful hue-changing beaches, the confluence of three water bodies: Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea. Miraculously, here you can see that the water of three seas does not mix, you can distinguish between the turquoise blue, deep blue, and sea green waters of the three seas

Vivekananda Rock Memorial

The magnificent Vivekananda Rock Memorial is located on a small island off Kanyakumari. It has the picturesque Indian Ocean in its backdrop. It is situated on one of the two adjacent rocks projecting out of the Lakshadweep Sea and comprises of the 'Shripada Mandapam' and the 'Vivekananda Mandapam'.Vivekananda Rock Memorial is located at about 500 meters east of the mainland of Vavathurai in Kanyakumari and can be accessed by regular ferries.

Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari

Dedicated to the accomplished philosopher and poet Thiruvalluvar, this beautiful statue finds itself on a small island near Kanyakumari. Thiruvalluvar was the author of a legendary work in the world of Literature, Tirukkural, the classic Tamil text. In his devotion, the work for the statue started in 1990 and continued till 1999, during the year in which the figure finally got completed.