Title: Visit Kerala: 2026 Travel Guide for Kerala, India | Expedia.com

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# Kerala

## India

![Vizhinjam Beach showing a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104780/26f88560-8f1d-4621-9e4b-9e74f855ee6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Munnar showing tranquil scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532734752/b31969cf-c50b-4c78-bbe9-cc8a0c32c5ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary showing a river or creek as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139786/db385ef2-b632-499d-80e7-9d8c2afba00e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Mount Carmel Church showing a church or cathedral and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602187/157696c6-67f9-4ec0-913a-41ee5c2f2113.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Kovalam Beach featuring a beach as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049874/f639e79e-e3e3-4845-be66-c5ed7d46b173.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Kerala

[Kochi

Known for Boating, Culture and Temples

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Centuries of history and architecture, traditional dance performances, food and spice markets lure visitors to the principal destination in India’s Kerala state.

## Reasons to visit

- Cherai Beach
- Fort Kochi Beach
- Spice Market

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[Thiruvananthapuram

Known for Sea, Temples and Castle

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Thiruvananthapuram awaits: its temples, castle, architecture, and more! 

## Reasons to visit

- Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Padmanabhaswami Temple
- Mahatma Gandhi Road

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[Neyyattinkara

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Head to sights like Vizhinjam Beach and Lighthouse Beach as you discover Neyyattinkara.

## Reasons to visit

- Kovalam Beach
- Vizhinjam Beach
- Grow Beach

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[Varkala

Known for Beaches, Gardens and Nature

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Get away to Varkala! Enjoy the natural setting, beaches, and sunsets. 

## Reasons to visit

- Varkala Cliff
- Varkala Beach

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[Devikolam

Known for Hills, Forests and Yoga

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Devikolam awaits: its forests, boating, rock climbing, and more! 

## Reasons to visit

- Tea Gardens

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[Kanayannur

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Head to sights like Bolgatty Palace and Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium as you discover Kanayannur.

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## Cities in Kerala

![Cochin which includes tropical scenes and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053337/28ddd410-cd80-4e9a-bfdd-6553b4b082a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kochi

Centuries of history and architecture, traditional dance performances, food and spice markets lure visitors to the principal destination in India’s Kerala state.

![Munnar showing a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049881/68484703-d985-4ae2-8b95-6284a143f6f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Munnar

Embark on an elephant safari, trek through a large national park and see rare animals at this popular resort town in southwest India.

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