Kerala state is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India and famous for sea beaches, backwaters, mountain ranges, waterfalls, Ayurvedic tourism and religious places. The most famous district of Kerala for mountain and backwater tourism also include Malappuram district,Kottayam district,Ernakulam district,Kasaragod district and Pathanamthitta district.
* Alleppey, HouseboatAlappuzha also known as Alleppey is oldest planned city in this region and home to picturesque canals, backwaters, beaches and lagoons. Alappuzha is an important tourist destination in Kerala and home to Nehru Trophy Boat Race in Punnamada Lake,paddy fields, houseboat cruise in backwaters and Alappuzha Beach.
* MunnarMunnar is the most popular hill stations located in Idukki district and a must visit place in Kerala. Munnar has several protected areas and native flora and fauna which are known for several threatened and endemic species.
* ThekkadyThekkady is a wildlife tourist place and an important tourist location of the Periyar National Park in Idukki district. This place also consists of spices and coffee plantations and important tourist attraction in the Kerala state.
* KumarakomKumarakom is a tourist paradise,famous for its backwater tourism and popular tourism destination located near the city of Kottayam. Kottayam district is a major trading centre of natural rubber in India.
* KovalamKovalam is a famous beach town in Trivandrum and famous for the Kovalam Lighthouse Beach. There are a large number tourist attractions in the town such as Hawa Beach,Vellayani Lake, Halcyon Castle and Neyyar Dam.