Best Kerala Tourist Places to Visit in November
Kerala is undoubtedly one of the most popular attractions in India. From its iconic unique backwaters to hill stations and wildlife sanctuaries to scenic hamlets, Kerala Tourism has everything to fulfill the desires of every tourist.
Munnar, for instance, is famous for tea and spice plantations. Tea processing, tea tasting, hiking, trekking, and biking are some of the best activities to try when you visit the hills in Kerala. If you talk about the sea experience, the beaches of Kovalam, Varkala, Chowara, Chavakkad, and Cherai are suitable for sunbathing and swimming. Kerala is also majorly known for its Dutch, French, and Portuguese architecture, particularly in the Kochi region. Wildlife safaris in Thekkady or cruising in the backwaters of Kerala are some of the must-things to do in Kerala, also called ‘God’s own country.’ More importantly, November is a perfect time to visit Kerala because of a multitude of reasons, the primary one being the celebration of several cultural events that happen during this time, such as Parumala Perunnal, Vettukadu Feast, and Vaikathashtami.
Vaikathashtami
This is a long 12-day annual festival celebration that includes Kathakali performances, music concerts, pageants, and dance recitals. A procession is carried out on the very last day carrying the replica of the deity. The grand procession is then joined by a procession from other nearby temples.
Location: Lord Shiva Temple, Kottayam, India
Vettukadu Feast
Vettukadu Feast, a church festival held at the 500-year-old Madre-de-Deus Church, is the most popular festival in Kerala. On the annual ‘Christ the King’ Festival, special prayers are held on all the festival days. The vibrant event attracts visitors as well as the localities. A procession carrying a statue of Christ the King is held on the main day.
Location: Deus Church in Vettukadu, Thiruvananthapuram
Parumala Perunnal
One of the famous celebrations of Kerala, Parumala Perunnal is an annual feast that is held to commemorate Bishop Mar Gregorios Metropolitan’s death anniversary. To host the festival, a convenient place is selected to facilitate the entry of tourists and to enjoy the festival to the fullest.
Besides these festivals, there are some places to visit in Kerala which definitely light up during the month of November, whereas some locations are lively throughout the year. These locations are discussed below:
Vagamon
Vagamon is definitely a recommended tourist place in Kerala for the month of November. The reason the township is a heaven for nature lovers is because of the enormous lush green hills, which are a treat to explore in November. The cold climate of the place is also perfectly enjoyable during this time.
Activities: paragliding, various adventure activities including trekking and other sports, walking through pine woods.
Kumarakom
The beautiful cluster of the island, also known as Kumarakoram, is the best time to visit in the mid-November period. Surrounded over an area of 14 acres, you can find a large variety of animal species in the months of November. You will find a range of migratory birds, such as cuckoos, herons, waterfowl, etc.
Activities: indulge in the spa and enjoy a Kathakali performance, bird watching, boat ride through the charming backwaters of Kumarakom.
Wayanad
Wayanad is a delightful place to visit in November, as the season is ideal for video, wildlife trips, photography, and sightseeing. Relax your soul in the lush green forested area. The place is home to many animals, such as elephants, leopards, egrets, and Asiatic tigers. This beautiful hilly region of the Western Ghats gives you a pleasant climate to enjoy all the activities on your Kerala tour in November.
Things to do: Mountain biking, visiting the Edakkal caves, zip line, camping in the tea garden, visiting the Pakshipathalam bird sanctuary, trekking to Chembra hills, and exploring the Wayanad heritage museum.
Munnar
Munnar, considered to be Kashmir of South India, is one of the most recommended places in Kerala in the month of November. This hill station also has rare species of flora and fauna to look at. Don’t forget to visit the world’s largest tea estate, which also provides a sense of peace from the usual noise of the city.
Things to do: enjoy the sight of rare bird species at the bird sanctuaries, trek to echo point, mountain bike riding, or climbing the huge hills.
Kovalam
November is the ideal destination to visit the beachside holiday destination Kovalam. The temperature at the time is moderate and favorable for sightseeing, beach hopping, and honeymooning. One of the amazing things to do during this time is to spend a full day at the beach festival in Kovalam.
Things to do: the unique Vizhinjam rock-cut cave temples, explore the artificial offshore coral reefs, explore the Vizhinjam marine aquarium and Neyyar dam, containing a beautiful collection of marine species.
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