Published on: 25/09/2015IST

Planning a tour to Kerala this Diwali?. Looking for the pictures that can boost up your interest.

Sajit Nandkumar, Exploring the hidden treasures in Kerala !

1. Kumarokam, Munnar, Kovalam - these places are overloaded with tourists from all over the world. If you want to witness why Kerala is called as God's own country, I would suggest you some of the unexplored places in Kerala.
2. Muzhappilangad Beach - Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach is the only drive-in beach in Kerala (perhaps India too!) and is the largest in Asia.  It is situated at about 15 kms from Kannur town. You can have a 5 km ride splashing through the sea waves! 

   

3. Idukki dam - is constructed between the two hills Kuravanmala and Kurathimala impounding  the river Page on Periyar is owned by the Kerala electricity board and supports Kerala’s major hydroelectric power station (780 MW). This is the biggest arch dam in Asia. The dam and the reservoir is indeed a sight to behold. 

   

4. Athirapally falls - Located on the west-flowing Chalakudy River near the Vazhachal Forest Division and the Sholayar ranges, this 24-metre (80 ft) waterfall and the nearby Vazhachal Falls are popular tourist destinations. It is nicknamed "The Niagara of India". 

   

5. Punnathur Kotta Elephant Sanctuary - It is the largest elephant park in the world, with over 60 elephants. Punnathurkotta was once the palace of a local ruler, but the palace grounds are now used to house the elephants belonging to the Guruvayoor temple, and has been renamed Anakkotta (meaning “Elephant Fort”). This facility is also used to train the elephants to serve as well as participate in many festivals that occur throughout the year. 

   

6. Northernmost tip of Kerala, Kasargod. Bekal Fort !

   

7. Well, and if you happen to visit Kumarakom, do try the local fish curries especially Karimeen Pollichathu and Kappa Meen Curry. Also they are not at all expensive !

   

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Ashwin Kotagal Vinayak, Sales Professional

Munnar Tea Gardens

Ranipuram Wildlife Sanctuary

Sunset at Ponmudi

Vadanapally 

Kovalam Beach

Vizhijam Mosque

Road Through Woods In Kerala

Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary

Elephant Herd Near Thekkady

Backwaters, Kasargod

Neela Kurinji in Bloom at Munnar

Broad Gauge Nilambur–Shoranur Railway Line

Shailesh Chouriya, Trekker. Loves being in nature

1. Anamudi Peak (highest in south India and Western Ghats), Munnar, Kerala

2. Tea Gardens, Munnar, Kerala

3. Valleys at Top Station near Munnar, Kerala

Sreekanth Sreekumar, MBA IIM Kozhikode | B.Arch IIT Roorkee
Alleppy 

Fort Cochin

Theyyam, Kannur

Kadhakali

Thrissur Pooram

Maramadi, Palakkad

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Vijay Bansal

#1: Munnar Hill Station
 

#2: Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Explore more: A Charming Birds National Park in Ernakulam, Kerala

#3: Poovar Beach

#4: Kumarakom

#5: Bekal Beach

#6: Varkala Beach

#7: Cherai Beach

Know more about Cherai Beach: Cherai Beach

#8: Nyayamkadu Waterfalls
 

#9: Athirappilly Waterfalls

Know more about Waterfalls in Kerala: Explore it. Explore 11 Famous Waterfalls in Kerala with Breathtaking Images
#10: Wayanad

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Chembra Peak Trekking,Wayanad, North Kerala

Kumrakom/Alleppy Backwaters

House Boat 

House Boat Interior 

Luxury House Boat Interior

Luxury Houseboat with open Jacuzzi on Upper Deck

Munroe Island - canoe tour

Poovar Island /beach  (where backwater meets Sea)

Kovalam Beach, Trivandrum

Varkala Cliff Beach (Papanasham Beach)

Munnar - Hill Station 

Top Station, Munnar

 

Kundala Dam, Munnar

Athirappally Waterfalls

 

Muzhuppilangadi Drive-in Beach,Kannur (Only drive-in beach in India)
 

Dharmadam Island Beach, Kannur .In the low tide time you can walk to this island from the beach through sea

Valiyaparamba/Nileshwar backwaters, Kannur/Kasargode, North Kerala

PaithalMala Hill Station, Kannur, North Kerala

Ranipuram Hill Station,Kasargode, North Kerala

Bekal fort and Bekal Beach

Thekkady (Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary)

Gavi Forest

Parambikkulam Wildlife Sanctuary 

Vagamon Hill Station

Thattekkad (birding)

Ponmudi, Trivandrum

Cochin 

Now when it comes to Culture

Backwater Snake Boat Races

Poorams, annual temple festivals (Thrissur Pooram being the most famous)

Land of Ayurveda

Unique local Cuisines from land of Spices 

Kathakali, an ancient dance drama art form Kerala

Theyyam an ancient art form in Kerala

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