A land that conjures serenity; a land that invokes spirituality; a symphony of rich colours and flavours – Kerala is shaped by uniqueness which is beyond its coastlines and beaches. Kerala is defined by cultural diversity, aromatic spice and tea plantations, healing Ayurveda, majestic elephants, irresistible fish curry and surreal backwaters. You have to visit God’s Own Country to experience a world that’s pure and magical.
Take a flight to Kochi. You can also opt for trains to Ernakulam Junction.
•	You can head to the place directly from the airport since it is only 53 kms.
•	Disclaimer – you have to walk a long way to reach the bottom of the falls and climbing back is even more difficult. Also, the beauty of the falls is best enjoyed from the bottom. The check post in Athirapilly, is from where you can get the ticket to enter the waterfall area.
•	On the Athirapilly to Vazhachal route there is one waterfall which is pretty close - Charpa.
•	Kolukkumalai tea estate – world’s highest organic tea plantation. Here you can learn about tea processing from the start to end.
•	Also try the bamboo raft which gives you more sights along the Periyar Lake.
•	The tranquil backwater cruises are a once in a lifetime experience. Alappuzha is especially popular for its houseboat cruises where you can soak in nature at its finest form.
•	Must visit is the Alapuzha beach and you cannot leave without flying a kite there preferably during the sunset.
•	Alleppey Backwaters – This visit will be incomplete without trying the Kayak through Kerala’s famous backwaters while singing the local boat song.
Before you leave Kerala - Do not forget to pack yourself banana chips, do try the Malabar Parotta and of course the traditional sadya cannot be missed.