Kerala, often called ‘God’s Own Country,’ is home to several lush landscapes, serene backwaters, beaches, and misty hill stations. Nestled along the Malabar Coast, these popular tourist spots are spread
across 14 districts, with each of them offering a unique blend of culture and history. Whether seeking adventure or looking forward to simply relaxing, Kerala’s every district unfolds a new story, making the southern state a soulful exploration of nature and heritage.
Arun P Jose, who describes himself as a passionate drone traveller, recently shared a video on Instagram offering visuals of several tourist spots in Kerala. A major highlight of the clip is that it captures drone visuals of key destinations in the 14 districts in just 30 seconds.
“14 districts of Kerala… in just 30 seconds,” Jose wrote in the caption.
Check out the post here:
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Some of the popular tourist destinations captured in the video include the Lord Shiva idol in Thiruvananthapuram, Jatayu Adventure Centre in Kollam, the flower season of Kottayam, Athirappilly Water Falls in Thrissur, Banasura Sagar Dam in Wayanad, Vagamon in Idukki, Padinjarangadi in Palakkad, Kuzhipilly in Ernakulam, Chaliyar River in Malappuram, Thejaswini River in Kasaragod and Kariyathumpara in Kozhikode.
Kerala Is ‘Heaven On Earth’
In the comments section of the post, several people were left mesmerised by the beauty of the southern state.
One person wrote that Kerala is “heaven on Earth” and added that people there are “sweet”.
Wow… Muje kab jane ko milega (Don’t know when I will get to visit)… Beautiful naturally,” another Instagram user wrote.
A third person wrote, “I’m missing it already. Damn. I really wanna re-visit. It’s so beautiful.”
Kerala: Popular Tourist Spots Across All 14 Districts
- Kasaragod: This place is famous for the Bekal Fort, along with its lush greenery and cultural diversity.
- Kannur: This northern district is home to the handloom industry and pristine beaches.
- Wayanad: The hill district has beautiful wildlife sanctuaries and waterfalls.
- Kozhikode: Vasco da Gama had once landed at this historic port city that is renowned for Malabar cuisine.
- Malappuram: Being one of the most populous districts, it is known for its rich cultural heritage and football culture.
- Palakkad: This place is home to the Palakkad Fort and Silent Valley National Park.
- Thrissur: Often dubbed as Kerala’s cultural capital, the district is famous for the Thrissur Pooram festival.
- Ernakulam: It is a major commercial hub with Kochi city, Fort Kochi heritage and several modern industries.
- Idukki: Kerala’s largest district is known for the Munnar hill station, dams, and spice cultivation.
- Kottayam: This district is known for rubber plantations and proximity to Kumarakom backwaters.
- Alappuzha: Fondly called the “Venice of the East,” this city is recognised for houseboats and backwater tourism.
- Pathanamthitta: The pilgrimage hub has the Sabarimala Temple and forested landscapes.
- Kollam: This place is the gateway to Ashtamudi Lake and the backwaters.
- Thiruvananthapuram: The capital city is home to the Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Kovalam Beach.
