Beautiful summer destinations to see in Kerala-1

Popularly called "Gods own country" "paradise of the south India"-Kerala has been a famous summer destination spot. The mesmerising natural beauty, lush greenery and exotic views has made Kerala a very beautiful, popular, place to visit.

Beautiful spots

1-Asthamudi- A large palm shaped lake, popularly called getaway to backwaters of Kerala, asthamudi is a a very popular summer destination for backwater canals, coconut groves and palm trees.

TO DO- SEEING- Munroe islands, Thangassery light house, Kollam beach, sasthamikolta lake, Sardar Vallabhai Patel museum, Rameshwara temple are places to see. EATING- Puttu-Kadala, karimeen polichathu, Fish moilee, kappa-Meen curry, Prawn curry are popular to taste. SHOPPING- Handicrafts, souvenirs and Kerala cotton are very popularly shopped. ADVENTURE SPORTS- Boating, camping and natural trails are done. REACHING- By air-Trivandrum is the nearest airport. By Train- There are trains upto Kollam. By Bus/Road-There are direct buses to asthamudi and highways are well laid.

Asthamudi means-Eight coned multiple branches of the lakes topography. A very beautiful, nature filled place.

2-MALAMPUZHA- A beautiful town located near palakkad, that has scenic, picturesque views, mesmerising hills, variety flora, is a very popular summer destination to see in Kerala.

TO DO- SEEING- Malampuzha dam, Thread gardens, snake park, Thenkjrussi and Malampuzha garden are places to see. EATING- Palakkad cuisine prevails all over the city. Kootan, podhuthuval, fish fry, chakka halwa are popularly tasted. SHOPPING- Kerala cotton sarees, spices, Tea powder, Kerala lamps are popularly shopped. ADVENTURE SPORTS- Trekking, mountain climbing are done. REACHING- By air- Cochin is the nearest airport. By Train-There are trains till Palakkad junction.By Bus/Road-There are direct buses and highways are well laid. 

A very beautiful township, that has the longest river-Bharathapuzha running all through the town, filled with lush greenery and beautiful gardens to see.

3-ALLEPPY- It is called Azhapuzha, located in the Azhapuzha district of Kerala, which is filled with most attractive backwaters called VENICE OF THE EAST, lavish paddy areas, mesmerising views and attractive landscapes. A very popular summer destination to see in Kerala.

TO DO- SEEING- Vembanand lake, alleppey beach, ambalapuzha Srikrishna temple, Edathva church, pathiramannal, achankovil river, krishnapuram palace, pandavan rock, are places to see. EATING- Besides Kerala cuisine, sea food is very popular. Karimeen curry, viral fry, pearl spot fish is famous to taste.SHOPPING- Carpets, Kerala spices, coir products, herbs, dry fruits are. Popularly shopped. ADVENTURE SPORTS- Kayaking, natural trails, boating, camping are popular. REACHING- By air-Cochin is the nearest airport. By Train-Alleppey junction is well connected. By Bus/lad-There are direct buses and highways are well connected.

Alam means water, while Puzha means river, a very beautiful town that has the popular houseboat cruise on the backwaters.

4-THEKKADY- located in Idukki district on the Tamilnadu-Kerala border, it is s beautiful destination in Kerala, filled with lush forest, hill towns, and picturesque plantations. A very popular summer destination to see in Kerala.

TO DO- SEEING Periyar wildlife sanctuary, Periyar lake, Ramkalmedu, mulai Periyar dam, chellar Kovil, mangladevi temple, murikkadu, pullumedu are popular places to see. EATING- Tamilnadu and Kerala cusine are popular all over the city. Rich dishes and chihcien dishes are very famous and tasty. SHOPPING- Handicrafted items, spices, soft cotton dress materials, herbs are popularly shopped. ADVENTURE SPORTS- Elephant rides, trekking, boating are done. REACHING- By air- Madurai is the nearest junction and 136kms away is Tekkady. By Train-Kottayam is the nearest junction and 114kms away is tekkady. By Bus/Road- There we direct buses to Tekkady and highway are well connected.

A very beautiful, rich with natural greenery and vegetation all over. The very name Tekkady connects a travellers mind to elephants and the wildlife sanctuary.