Kerala is a region in India that is rich with attractions and beautiful scenery. The Backwaters Wherever and however you choose to explore the backwaters, this emerald watery paradise is a definite highlight of Kerala. The oldest part of this seaside city is more laid-back than other Indian cities and features Portuguese and Dutch colonial architecture, art galleries, churches, spice markets and the famous Chinese Fishing Nets. Munnar A beautiful, tranquil hill station with a cool climate, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and visits to tea plantations. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary A fantastic place to take boat, jeep or hiking trips to spot elephants, monkeys and even the elusive tiger Kollam This small market town isn’t an obvious attraction, but it’s the southern gateway to the backwaters. Varkala A gorgeous beach below rocky cliffs lined with chilled out cafes- the perfect place to watch the spectacular sunsets Kumarakom - At this bird sanctauary near Kottayam . Thrissur A religious and cultural centre featuring one of the largest temples in Kerala. Kozhikode This historic town is the gateway to the quieter beaches and backwaters of Northern Kerala, with temples and museums to visit too. Some other beautiful places in Kerala mentioned below Thenmala Palaruvi Water Falls Aryankavu Parumala Ambalapuzha Edathua Marine Drive Iduki Chinnar Mattupatti Dam Ramakkalmettu Thattekkad Anakkayam Vilangan Kunnu Palakkad Fort Malampuzha Dam Pallikere Beach Kappil Beach Pothundy Dam Dhoni Silent Valley National Park Kanhirapuzha Dam Wayanad Chembra Peak Banasura Sagar Dam Kanthan Para Kuruvadweep Pakshipathalam Meenmutty Water Falls Edakkal Caves Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary Pookot Lake Kappad Beach Beypore Kozhikode Beach Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary Kalipoika Malabar House Boats Kakkayam Dam Thalassery Fort Ezhimala Hill Pazhassi Dam Parassinikadavu Mappila Bay Chandragiri Fort Kottancheri Hills Maipady Palace Manjeshwar Alappuzha Konni Kuttikanam Vythiri Kasargode Pathanamthitta Kottayam Kuttanad Thekkady Chellarkovil Soojipara Waterfalls Hosdurg Fort Peermade Mangaladevi Temple Thusharagiri Water Falls Attukal Waterfalls Sentinel Rock Kottakunnu Nilambur Biyyam Kayal Kodikuthimala Munnar Ernakulam Athirapally and Vazhachal Waterfalls Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary Kollam Pathiramanal Punnamada Vagamon Eravikulam National Park Marayoor Bekal Fort Nelliampathy Light House Beach Samudra Beach Vembanad Lake Kumarakom Malappuram Padinjarekara Beach Manjeshwar Willingdon Island Kochi Hill Palace Museum Bolgatty Palace.