When most of people think of Kerala, they instantly think of its beaches. Undoubtedly, it is immensely famous for its pristine beaches. But there is a lot more on offer in the charming & captivating state of Kerala ' God's Own Country. Picture-perfect landscapes, lush tea plantation, aromatic spice plantation, verdant hill stations, exotic wildlife, serene backwaters, historical places, religious sites, magnificent forts & palaces, terrific temples, traditional villages, etc are other attractions of tourist interest in Kerala (God's Own Country) besides beautiful beaches.

Here is brief guide to some of popular destinations of kerala which you will love to explore on your visit.

1. Trivandrum It is the capital city of Kerala with many places of tourist interest. It is one of the most important tourist destinations in the state. It is also the gateway to visit many other picturesque destinations of God's Own Country. Major attractions and places of tourist interest in and around Trivandrum are Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, Kanakakunnu Palace, Christ Church, Zoological Park, Napier Museum, Natural History Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, State Science and Technology Museum, Chacha Nehru Children's Museum, Kovalam Beach, Varkala Beach, Veli Tourist Village, Ponmudi Hill Station, Vizhinjam Beach, etc. With so many tourist attractions and convenient access to nearby destinations, Trivandrum is indeed a must visit destination of