Unseen photos from Kerala that'll make you plan a holiday right now!

We are not exaggerating when we call Kerala God's Own Country; these photos from the beautiful tropical getaway will drive home the joys of Kerala, exploring its more offbeat side as well. The wonderful state is loved for its culture, cuisine, tradition, natural wonders and a lot more.Here, TimesTravel picks some unseen photos of Kerala that will leave you asking for more.

Poovar is as offbeat as it gets if you are on a trip in Kerala. It is home to a stunning, golden sand beach and is set between River Neyyar and the Arabian Sea. Unlike the more famous Alleppey, the backwaters of Poovar are less-visited and a delight to explore.Read more: Kerala's best kept secrets

There are a very few experiences in the state that come as close to taking a stroll in Fort Kochi. The rather unassuming neighbourhood is an art lover's haven and is also home to cafes, churches, synagogues, heritage homes, and the famous fishing nets are also around as well. There is a lot of history around this place, don't forget to explore.

Malarikkal is one of the most beautiful places in the quaint town of Kottayam. It is a secret known to just a few, and is a delight to visit when water lilies bloom across 650 acres of paddy fields here. September and October are when you get to see this surreal sight.

While Alleppey is not as offbeat as the other places, it's definitely one of the most beautiful places in Kerala. Scenes like this are an everyday affair here and one must book themselves a kettuvallam (houseboat) stay here.

Varkala is the little hippie beach destination in Kerala but there's more to it than that. This cliffside beach wonder is also the place to learn surfing, yoga, go for Ayurveda treatments or just bask in the wonderland that the place is.

There is no getting over Munnar's lush tea estates and rightly so. A drive through these is one of the most scenic ones in the country, with waterfalls gurgling in between tea plantations when it rains. It's also one of the most photographed places in the state.Read more: A foodie's journey in Kerala

Freely roaming wild elephants and a national park that teems with Bengal tigers, this place is a treasure for the lovers of all things wild. The sights here are surreal and the waterbodies make it more of a delight. When here, do get yourself cups of cardamom coffee, a specialty I have not found anywhere else in the country!

Kerala's Vagamon is another offbeat place that brings sights like this come alive. Its lush, rolling hills are something that you would never get over. It's also one of the most offbeat places in the state.

This is the longest lake in the country and is spread over 230 sq km. It's also a haven for birdwatchers and is a must if you are into photography. Also, the greenery here is more inviting than any other record that the place holds.