The South Indian state of Kerala has been blessed with immense natural beauty. There are plenty of popular tourist destinations in this state that worth visiting. It has a varied landscape that consists of beaches, hills, valleys and backwaters. Rich culture, colorful festivals, exotic wildlife and many other allures draw travelers from across the world to this scenic state. A person usually considers the popular tourist places whenever he or she plans a vacation. However, there are several lesser-known places in Kerala that offer you unforgettable travel experiences. Choose one such destination to unwind and recharge you. Here are some of the beautiful off-beat destinations in this state that worth a visit.
- Vagamon
Boasting with abundant tranquility and immense natural beauty, Vagamon is certainly an ideal destination for a peaceful vacation. It is truly a place where you love to go whenever you feel the need to go away from the hustle and bustle of the city and the swiftness of the day-to-day life. This panoramic hill station is located in the Idukki district of Kerala on the Idukki-Kottayam border. You may feel that time has slowed down when you reach this place. Each visitor shall admire the majestic vistas of the rocky landscape with mist-clad mountains, lush green vegetation and beautiful flowers. It is not only a scenic place in the state but this marvelous destination offers amazing adventure options as well. Enjoy trekking, paragliding and rock climbing during your trip to Vagamon.
- Poovar Beach
Poovar is an unexplored beach paradise located in the Thiruvananthapuram district where travelers can enjoy stunning views of backwaters. Nestled at the southern tip of the district, this elegant beach resort draws tourists with its magnificent beach and alluring backwaters. Endless golden sands, emerald backwaters, swaying coconut palms and rich green vegetation provide a magical ambience to this beautiful coastal village. It is a great remote holiday hideaway where travelers can undergo revitalizing Ayurveda treatments and massages. Choose one of the floating cottages or a land cottage to make your trip to Poovar an unforgettable experience. You will never forget the boat cruise in this destination along the palm-fringed shores of the lovely backwaters.
- Houseboat Cruising
Houseboat cruising is an ideal choice for travelers who seek for unique travel experience in Kerala. A houseboat is just like a floating home on water not just simple tree barks. Those huge and exotic luxury houseboats have all the modern day comforts attached to it. Alappuzha backwaters and Ashtamudi Lake are two excellent destinations in the state where travelers can enjoy mind-blowing backwater cruising. Guests can enjoy mouth-watering dishes on board that make their cruising more exciting. In addition to Kerala style lunch, the crews serve fish fries, chicken masala and other delicious dishes to make the cruising a memorable experience. Choose one of the water bodies that you want to spend your time on. It is wise to book your houseboat in advance for a comfortable and convenient trip.
- Choose a Tree House
Staying in a tree house can be another wonderful way to enjoy a memorable travel experience in Kerala. Located mostly in forest areas, choosing a tree house shall be the best way to feel the tranquility of nature. Wayanad in Kerala is ideal to enjoy tree house stays. For many couples, it is a great romantic destination while many families find it a wonderful weekend getaway. Most of us dream to build a tree house on the backyards of our houses but not many people got the chance to fulfill that dream. You can make your childhood dream a reality by planning a trip to Wayanad. These tree houses are real houses with all the modern facilities. You can enjoy a quiet vacation because most of them set in the forests with minimal network connectivity. Many resorts in the popular hill stations in Kerala provide tree house facility.
- Nelliyampathi
Nelliyampathi is a bewitching hill station in Kerala located in the Palakkad district. In addition to pleasant climate, this beautiful destination draws travelers with its orange plantations and evergreen forests. This hill station also has coffee, tea and cardamom plantations. Many people choose this place to relax and unwind away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Its non-modern lifestyle certainly fascinates people who look for a vacation away from their busy schedule.
- Marayoor
As you know, Munnar is a famous hill station where many tourists love to visit. So, it becomes commercialized and crowded and not ideal for people who search for a quiet vacation. However, people who love to enjoy the beauty of Munnar can choose Marayoor if they prefer to unwind in a peaceful location. Nestled in the middle of extensive sandalwood trees, this destination is nearly 40 kilometers away from Munnar. In addition to extremely charming, Marayoor is not a crowded destination. Plan a trip to Marayoor if you look for a peaceful, quiet and undisturbed holidays.
- Gavi
If you are looking for an eco-tourism spot in Kerala that provides plenty of activities, then Gavi is the right vacation spot for you. Blessed with outstanding natural beauty, this offbeat tourist spot is nearly 14 kilometers away from Kumily. ‘Alistair International’, a world famous tourism major described Gavi as one of the must-visit destinations in India. Check the Google images to get more idea about this scenic eco-tourism spot in Kerala. The pristine forest offers plenty of opportunities for trekkers. Gavi is also the right place for bird watchers. Plan a trip to Gavi and enjoy the serenity and peacefulness of the place.