Must see places in Kerala, God's own country

New Delhi: Kerala, located in the south-west tip of India on the Malabar coast, is famous for its alluring natural beauty. It is named as one of the ten Paradises of the World and Fifty Places of a Lifetime by the National Geographic Traveler Magazine. The alluring serenity of this place leaves every tourist spell bound, making them come back year after year. Kerala's beaches, backwaters, mountain ranges and wildlife sanctuaries are the major attractions for both domestic and international tourists. Until the early 1980s, Kerala was a relatively unknown destination to other states of the country. It was in in 1986 when the government of Kerala declared tourism as an industry here and it was the first state in India to do so. Today it has also been accepted as one of the best honeymoon destinations in India.This is not a place just to read about if you are a nature lover and have not yet made a trip to Kerala then you are yet to honour your love.Here is the list of some of the must see places during your trip to this beautiful creation of God:Munnar – The Kashmir of SouthIt is a beautiful hill station, because of its cool climate and amazing scenery it has been stated as Kashmir of South . It has some of the amazing wildlife, rarely seen in other parts of India. November to March is the best time to visit this beautiful hill station in Kerala.Alleppey- The Venice of the EastOne of the most classical tourist destinations in Kerala, Alleppey is known for its backwaters and houseboat tourism. The houseboat sale is one of the most unforgettable experiences which tends you to visit this place again and again. Backwaters contribute much to the beauty of Alleppey . It is also known as the Venice of the east.Kochi- The Queen of Arabian SeaKnown as the “Queen of Arabian Sea”. It is a beautiful city which attracts a lot of tourists every year. It is commercial hub of Kerala. Jewish Synagogues, Chinese Fishing Nets, Backwaters, Churches, Ancient Palaces etc are some of the beautiful attractions, which make it one of the hot tourist spot in Kerala. This is one of the best shopping destinations in Kerala. KovalamKovalam is situated in Thiruvananthapuram, the Capital city of Kerala. This small place is famous for the Kovalam beach, which is considered to be one of the best vacation beaches in India. It is one of the most safest beaches in India.ThekkadyLocated in the Idukki district of Kerala, This hilly area is well known for its natural beauty, pleasant climate and unique wildlife animals. Apart from wild animals, Thekkady has got some of the best and rare plant species which makes it a paradise for nature lovers. Thekkady is also well known for wildlife adventures such as trekking, bamboo rafting hiking etc. Wayanad This district has the highest number of tribal settlements in Kerala. It lies at an altitude varying from 700 - 2100 metres above the sea level . It is very rich in flora and fauna. The management lays emphasis on scientific conservation with due consideration for the general lifestyle of the tribals and others who live in and around the forest region.Kumarakom It is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and a small water world in the Kuttanad region. It is famous for its rich bird sanctuary , which is spread across 14 acres and is a favorite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise.