Come experience the beginning of a new season as you bid goodbye to monsoon in August in Kerala.
The period of August is the best time to make arrangements for Kerala. It’s terrific! The whole state looks revived and absolutely legitimizes its name ‘God’s Own Country’. The sky is blue and water is flawless. Celebrations, Ayurveda, untamed life, trekking, and unwinding, all give you enough explanations behind an outing to Kerala. However, the whole state, from the rich Western Ghats to the merry shorelines along the Arabian Sea, from the verdant woods to the flourishing urban communities is wonderful. So come along and explore the nooks and corners of beautiful Kerala in August.
Here are some things you must indulge in
1Unwind and relax at Athirapally falls
Cascades in Kerala are a delightful display, particularly in August and the brilliant Athirapally cascades is a ‘wonder to wonder’. Found 1000 feet above ocean level at the Chalakudy River, Athirapally is the greatest cascade in Kerala. Appreciate dynamite perspectives of the Sholayar slopes and the Western Ghats in around 10-15 minutes trek. Rainbows are likewise a typical sight. The encompassing environs of the cascades is a bio assorted, favoured with 85 types of fish living, distinctive species like the Indian dark hornbill, , lion-followed macaque, Asiatic elephant, tiger, panther, buffalo, sambar, and so on.
2Into the wild at Ranipuram in Kasaragod
Portraying the fundamental joy of Kerala, Ranipuram in Kasaragod is certainly one of the best places to visit in Kerala in August. Settled 750 m above ocean level, this hill station is well known for its trekking trails. Appreciate the differed vegetation-evergreen shola woods, rainstorm backwoods and meadows on your beautiful walk. Wild elephants can be seen meandering uninhibitedly and calls of nature can be heard.Since this is one of the odd spots, your entire experience will be happy and completely special. Trek through the slopes, visit the untamed life haven, and appreciate the favours of nature on your visit here.
3Trek to Nelliyampathy Hills
Touched by mists, fogs and rain, the Nelliyampathy Hills is extraordinary compared to other spots to visit in Palakkad. This place stays among the rundown of best places to visit in Kerala in August as it’s unexplored, unblemished and unwinding. The lovely hill station discovers its first notice in the Ramayana. It’s the unmatched excellence that eventually takes the hearts of each one of the individuals who visit. Stop by at the Pothundy Reservoir, appreciate the beautiful magnificence around you from the Meenampara View Point, and so on. Find the picturesque trails in the town, you will be flabbergasted.
4Get your adrenaline rushing at an all-time high at Paithalmala
Settled in the lap of the verdant Kodagu timberlands, Paithalmala is a favoured spot for nature sweethearts, picture takers, and trekkers. One of the best places to see in Kerala in August, this town of Kannur is a pleasure to investigate. Trekking is one of the exceptionally well known exercises at Paithalmala. The woodland trails are loaded with experience which begins through the thick backwoods pursued by the plain field over the slope. August is especially astounding to visit as the rain has as of late sustained it with freshness.
5Partake in the acclaimed boat race
‘Nehru Trophy boat race’ is essentially a watercraft race (Vallam Kali) in which exceptional sorts of pontoons called wind pontoons (Chundan Vallams) contend with one another. It is a yearly occasion occurring in Punnamada Lake in Alleppey. Seeing cadenced paddling of 90-100 rowers in a 100 foot long vessel is truly amazing. The vitality and eagerness of rowers is without a doubt infectious and singing vanchippattu (vessel tune) adds more life to the opposition. This watercraft race is led on second Saturday of August.
6Praise the birth of Lord Krishna in God’s own Country
Lord Krishna’s birthday or Janmashtami is commended in Kerala by thinking back the mischievous tricks of the Lord himself. Uriyadi is one of the festivals in which an earthen pot loaded up with spread drain is tied 30-40 feet high. Individuals, irrelevant of their religious foundation, get joined to make a human pyramid to tear open the earthen pot (or Uri) with a wooden stick. To make a solid pyramid, individuals remain on others’ shoulders to achieve the stature of the Uri. This is to a great degree bold as it is supreme collaboration loaded up with heaps of eagerness and vitality.
7Through the greens of Wayanad
Wayanad would be a standout amongst the most energizing spots to visit in Kerala amid storms as it has the ideal tree houses concealed in the midst of wilderness to appreciate the showering climate. Treat yourself to some astounding valley sees, bathe under cascades, go for long strolls in the rain-kissed tea and espresso ranches or appreciate a cozy stay in the treehouses here and trek in the mountains!
8Through the pristine beaches of Kovalam, Varkala, Bekal and more
Grand scenes, exquisite palms, coconut forests, tidal ponds, and protected inlets, the shorelines in Kerala rank among the prevalent visitor goals in India. The best thing of these shorelines is that they are immaculate and less swarmed and the seashores of the vast majority of the shorelines here mirror an exceptional depiction of nature particularly amid monsoons. Kovalam is one of the prime shorelines of Kerala that offers a variety of water sports like parasailing, swimming, and drifting and it has palm fixed on the seashores with blue waters making it all the more beautiful. Shanghumukham shoreline, Somatheeram, Varkala, Bekal, and Cherai are a must visit.
9Appreciate a House Boat Cruise in Alleppey
Leave on a houseboat visit along the amazing backwaters of Alleppey and you would have the capacity to appreciate the genuine excellence of Kerala from an alternate edge. There are various types of houseboats orchestrated guests and you can pick one that suits you best. In any case, cruising along the backwaters in a houseboat is extremely paramount; value these recollections forever.
These houseboats have every enhancements required like that of a well-established hotel, and the most mainstream dinner of the day – the conventional sadya as lunch, would be set up with all the Kerala luxuries. As you voyage along, you can devour your eyes on the beautiful existence of the Keralites, the shocking greenery of the canopied trees and a functioning aviary life.
10Watch the breath-taking dance moves innate to Kerala in Cochin
Kathakali, Kerala’s spirit, is an excellent dance frame in which artists decked up in beautiful outfits reveal to you captivating accounts of the land with only their appearances and stances. Watch a kathakali execution as you spend the evenings in Cochin, and be captivated by accounts of enthusiasm, desire, and power.
From famous boat races to the scenic view of lush greenery, the options are umpteen in Kerala in August.