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Top 7 best places in Kerala to live in

| | Aug 24, 2018, at 01:38 pm

Kerala is truly a blessed state in India where the natural beauty dominates every nook and corner. Every district in Kerala is remarkable in a unique way. Anyhow, due to its vast expanse, it is quite tough and consumes more time to cover the entirety. The 14 districts of Kerala highlight exciting features that is suitable to live in. When it comes to choosing the best place in Kerala, here are the top 6 handpicked selection places to live in Kerala with your family.

1) Kozhikode

Kozhikode is known as the ‘land of spices’ as it was the important spice trade centre with the Arabs. Kozhikode has a credit of being the first place where Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama stepped in Kerala. Residing in luxurious flats in Calicut is a dream for many people around the world. The city has many multispecialty hospitals, International board schools, hotels that offer delicious and tasty foods and many more. The auto rickshaw drivers at Calicut are famous for their kind and true behavior. Calicut has UL Cyberpark, Kinfra IT park with many MNC organizations to work with to change the living standards.

2) Thrissur

Thrissur is the city that reflects the real culture and festivals of Kerala. It is really a best choice to get apartments in Thrissur to enjoy the life with family. Thrissur is also known as the cultural capital of Kerala and lies at the heart of the state. The city is famous for many temples like Guruvayur, Paramekavu, Vdakunnathan, Thiruvambady etc. The people here are known for their happy go lucky nature. If you love to live in the real culture of Kerala, Thrissur is the best choice. Invest your money to buy a flat in Thrissur and you will surely enjoy being here.

3) Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram is the capital city of Kerala. The train connectivity is awesome and has top notch medical facilities and high court is around the corner. It is also known as the cultural city with museum and Padmanabhaswamy temple. Roads are quite good and it is advisable to buy a house here even if your settling choice is at flats in Calicut. Thiruvananthapuram has one of the three international airports in Kerala. Also, the Techno park is open to all those who seek a good profession in the IT sector.

4) Ernakulam

Ernakulam is the happening city of Kerala. It has decent night hours and parties and truly a rocking city. If you decide to buy apartments in Thrissur also, Ernakulam is not so far. So you can enjoy the cultural life of Kerala as well the city happenings when visiting Ernakulam. You can hangout at Lulu mall and marine drive and can have a visit through the Jewish settlements and churches too.

5) Idukki

Idukki is also known as the queen of Kerala. If you are seeking for a fresh air, clean water and simple life, Idukki will be your best choice to live in with family. It boasts of scenic beauty and for those who loves modern and luxurious life with all amenities like flats in Calicut, Idukki may not be your choice.

6) Muvattupuzha

Muvattupuzha has two malls, good schools, great hospitals and colleges as well. It is just 40 kms from Kochi and 90 Kms from Munnar. This place is also known as settlers’ paradise.

7) Kottayam

Kottayam was known as the land of letters as it is in this place the some of the first Malayalam newspapers are born. If you are interested to perform rubber trading, Kottayam will be your best choice as it has expansive rubber plantations in and around. The place boasts of natural beauty and is truly trekkers’ heaven. Retired life can be well spent in Kottayam. This is one o the best places in Kerala to live in after years of hectic work schedule abroad.

There are many expatriates who wish to settle in Kerala. But most of the individuals are unsure about where to settle in God’s own country. Also, lots of things like jobs, kids’ future make them think again. With many IT hubs launched in Kerala, the settling choice has increased gradually. Just make a choice from the above listed places in Kerala to lead a luxurious life.

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