7 Places in Kerala to visit in December

Kerala is a captivating tourist destination in the southern part of India. With beaches, rivers, midlands, forests, and mountainous regions, the destination is blessed with a diverse landscape. This natural beauty allures tourists to Kerala.

December is one of the best months to visit Kerala. With an average temperature of 24 degrees Celsius, the climate is comfortable during this time of the year. You can participate in tourism activities like trekking, wildlife safari, sunbathing, and so on without the fear of sweating profusely. Hence, many tourists visit the land during the month.

The best places you can spend your vacation during December in Kerala are:

Kovalam beach

As Kerala is located in the southern tip of India, it has a long coastal line. Kovalam is the best among the many beaches in the state. Blessed with a long stretch of golden beach, lashing turquoise blue sea, and lush greenery lining the shore, Kovalam beach is an exotic tourist location. The picturesque area becomes transfixing during sunset. You can enjoy the beauty, have a good swim in the sea or take a refreshing walk through the shore.

Thekkady

Thekkady is a top-rated tourism destination in Kerala that offers visitors a laid-back vacation. Famous for its pleasant cool climate, rolling hills, and teeming wildlife, Thekkady is a tourist’s paradise. You can be involved in boating through the Thekkady lake, trekking through the jungle, or just imbibing the beauty of the tourist destination. You can see a tiger on your wildlife safari if you are lucky. Do not forget to visit the millennia-old Mangala Devi temple nearby.

Munnar

Munnar is often hailed as the king of hill stations in Kerala. The paradise-like location has mesmerized travelers from all over the world. The rolling hills carpeted with a thick green blanket of tea plantations make the tourist destination unique. The mist-kissed meadows, clear sky, and pleasant climate make the place one of the best romantic getaways. Besides the mesmerizing sights, many attractions like the Tata tea museum, Mattupetty dam, and so on add color to the journey to Munnar.

Poovar

Poovar is a quaint village in the southern tip of Kerala. The beautiful beaches, charming greenery and occasional migratory birds allure tourists to the land. You sunbathe on the beach or take a stroll to experience the captivating beauty of a Kerala village. The natives are friendly and welcoming. You can experience the culture and the tasty food in Kerala while you are in Poovar.

Alappuzha

If you want to marvel at the backwater beauty of Kerala, head to Alappuzha. Rivers, lakes, and interconnected canals fill the beautiful land. Cruising through them in houseboats—large boats with kitchen, bedrooms, baths, and all other luxuries of a house — is at once exhilarating and rejuvenating. As the climate is mild during December, you can have a great time.

Fort Kochi

Fort Kochi is an ancient port that retains its position as one of the most important ports in India. Because of the influence of the Portuguese and Dutch colonizers, Christmas is celebrated with much flair. The land also has some unique customs. On the last days of December, a three-story high effigy called Pappanji is erected in Fort Kochi Beach. On the stroke of twelve on new year’s eve, the effigy is burned as a symbol of reducing evil to ashes.

Wayanad

Wayanad is a treasury of exquisite tourist destinations. From the ancient cave paintings at Edakkal to the huge dam of Banasura Sagar, from charming Kuruvadweep to mesmerizing Meenmutty waterfalls, from the awe-inspiring view from the Chembara peak to the captivating spectacle of Pookodu lake, the land is full of wonders. Wayanad is more attractive during the winter season; hence include it in your tour to Kerala during December.

Kevin M

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