What are the top places to visit in Kerala?

Kerala, often called God’s Own Country, offers:

• Alleppey and Kumarakom for houseboat stays on the backwaters.
• Munnar for tea gardens and cool weather.
• Kochi for Fort Kochi, Chinese fishing nets and Kathakali shows.
• Thekkady for Periyar wildlife sanctuary and spice plantations.
• Varkala and Kovalam for beaches and cliffs.
• Wayanad for forests and waterfalls.

October to March is the most comfortable time, while the monsoon is popular for Ayurveda treatments.