Monsoon Travel: Must-Visit Destinations In Kerala During Rainy Season

The Magical Munnar

The enchanting Munnar offers a diverse range of attractions, such as its tea gardens, Mattupetty Dam, Top Station, Eravikulam National Park, and numerous waterfalls. These natural Wonders are most captivating during the monsoon season, when visitors can experience their beauty amidst the pleasant weather.

A Rejuvenated Alappuzha

The backwaters, beaches such as Marari and Alappuzha, Vembanad and Punnamada lakes, islands like Pathiramanal, and Kerala's rice bowl Kuttanad are exceptionally serene and picturesque during this season.

Wayanad on Cloud Nine

Wayanad's popular attractions, like Soochipara waterfalls, Chembra Peak, Pookode Lake, Banasura Sagar Dam, and Neelimala viewpoint, are at their best this season.

The Majestic Athirappilly Falls

Athirappilly and Vazhachal Falls are Kerala's most popular monsoon tourism destinations as they are at their majestic best during this season.

A Verdant Kumarakom

Migratory birds, numerous patches of blooming multicoloured flowers such as water lilies, and houseboat cruises along the swelled-up water bodies of Kumarakom make it a paradise for those looking to de-stress.

Thekkady, the Misty Beauty

It's a great time for wildlife sightings at the misty yet active Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Visit the Mullaperiyar Dam to witness the thrilling release of excess water from the dams.

Kovalam's Monsoon Ambience

The beach destination is adorned with famous landmarks such as Hawah, Lighthouse, and Samudra shores. It also features the Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium, Valiyathura Pier, and various wellness centers for relaxation during the monsoon.

The Emerald Green Vagamon

Marmala waterfalls, the pine forest, Kurisumala, the meadows, various viewpoints, and tea gardens thrive this season in Vagamon, offering something for all travellers.

The Scenic Bekal

The Bekal Fort, the beach, the picturesque Nileshwaram town, and the Valiyaparambu backwaters are some of the spots in the region that allow visitors to experience Bekal at its finest after a refreshing rain.

The Mist-Shrouded Ponmudi

The glistening streams of the Golden Valley, the wildlife of Peppara Sanctuary, the cloud-covered hilltop, the refreshing Meenmutty Falls and the Echo Point are a few Ponmudi spots that can make your monsoon trip to the hill station, worthwhile.