College life is all about exploring. And exploring is what makes it so wonderful and fun. We explore new people and new places. Also, all these play an important role in creating the memories of a lifetime. We all must have planned like zillions of trips together with our fellow college mates right? So, I’ll help you to add some more places to your “college trip” list.

What about Kerala? Isn’t one of the most beautiful places in India. The southernmost state is truly a marvellous place to visit. It is also known as “God’s own country”. The culture, heritage and hundreds of years of history is what adds to the beauty of Kerala. The tradition and legendary arts are amazing. The food is something extremely fascinating. The landscapes, beaches, waterfalls, hills and wildlife – The God’s own country has it all. Once you set foot in the beautiful paradise, all other things seem inconsequential.

So, here are the 10 best places to visit in Kerala :

Top 10 Places to Visit as a Student in Kerala 2019 

First Place you must visit in Kerala

Thrissur

A rich cultural destination with splendid waterfalls and beaches. It is the cultural capital of Kerala. It is famous for Onam and Thrissur Pooram celebrations. October to March is the best time to visit it. But if you want to see the Thrissur Pooram festival then April and May are the perfect months.

Second Place you must visit in Kerala

Poovar

It is situated in Trivandrum district of Kerala. It is famous for its scenic beaches. There are a huge number of classy resorts too. It is the perfect tropical stay paradise in Kerala. October to February is the best time to visit it.

Third Place you must visit in Kerala

Munroe Island

It is located 27kms away from Kollam. It is perched at the confluence of Ashtamudi lake and River Kallada. It is famous for exciting canal cruises. It is all about scenic landscapes with beautiful houses, canals, lagoons, coconut plantations and mangrove forests. It is one of the best places to visit in Kerala. It is famous for Kallada boat race which is held in the month of September every year. It can be visited throughout the year except for the monsoon months.

Fourth Place you must visit in Kerala

Ponmudi

If you love mountains, then this is the place you must visit in Kerala. It is full of beautiful hilltops. Hikers and trekkers are warmly welcomed here and to explore its beauty. It is surreal with tea gardens adding to its beauty. You can visit it throughout the year at any time

Fifth Place you must visit in Kerala

Kizhunna Beach

It is one of the secluded beaches in Kerala. It is not so crowded and beautiful. It is full of amazing cliffs which are reddish brown in colour with palm trees all around the cliffs. It is a place to relax and rejuvenate. Sunbathing, swimming and beach strolls are perfectly done here. It is a perfect weekend visit. It can be visited at any time of the year except June to August.

Sixth Place you must visit in Kerala

Varkala

It is a perfect place to visit. Coastline with cliffs on one side and lush greenery on the other attracting thousands of tourists and people who love water adventures to the beach every year. It is one of Kerala’s most scenic sea sides. It is famous for various water activities like boat riding, surfing, parasailing, jetting, horse riding. It’s beauty increases million times during sunsets. The hues of colourful sun rays make for a surreal atmosphere. The place also has many Hindu temples. It is the best place for religious travellers and heritage lovers. August to mid-May is the best time to visit it.

Seventh Place you must visit in Kerala

Thekkady

It is a must visit for all the wildlife lovers out there. The place consists of lion-tailed macaques, sambars, guars, bison, elephants, boars, deer, lions and the great Indian tigers. It is the most favourable place in Kerala with abundant beauty and amazing wildlife. It has a trekking path from Moozhiyar to Thekkady Gavi which is considered as the most popular trails in South India. Boating is also very famous and fascinating here. It can be visited between November to early May.

Eighth Place you must visit in Kerala

Kozhikode

It is also called as Calicut. It is a commercial city famous for its culture, education, culinary and history. It has strong influences of the Dutch and the British on its architecture. Authentic Malabar food and exotic spices are what makes it famous for. Dum Biryani, chatti pathiri, kallummakkaya, dal halwa and many more famous dishes should never be missed here to eat. September to May is the best time to visit it.

Ninth Place you must visit in Kerala

Kannur

It is one of the scenic places which is famous for its weaving industries. It is an amazing colonial town with sun-kissed beaches. It also has luxurious cashew nut plantations, British and Dutch-style buildings and ancient temples. Cool months especially between October to March are best for visiting this amazing place.

Tenth Place you must visit in Kerala

Kovalam

If you want to have some of the best beach fun, then it is a must visit for you guys. Kovalam is one of the best beaches in Kerala. It is famous for sunbathing fest’s, water sports like parasailing, ayurvedic treatments, deep strong massages and New Year celebrations. It’s coastline is in the shape of a half moon adding to its beauty. The place is always buzzing with amazing activities. It welcomes people from all the corners of the world. September to may is the best time to visit it.

So, next time you plan a college trip, make sure you add Kerala in the top of your choice list. Your super lovely college mates and exotic Kerala beauty will make the best combination for sure.