Monday, September 22, 2008

Travel and Tourism in Kerala – God’s Own Country

Located on the southern tip of India Kerala is one of the most visited travel destinations and beautiful states of India. Fondly known as God’s Own Country, it enchants tourists with its unique cultural and geographical features. It has lots of places of tourist interests with the azure Arabian Sea to the west and the Western Ghats towering 500m – 2700m to the east. The state is geographically divided into three distinct regions – western lowlands (coastal plains), central midlands (fertile plains) and eastern highlands (verdant mountainous region). All these three predominant regions of Kerala are known for their own charm and delightful tourism options. Nature has blessed this beautiful Indian state uniquely and provides delightful ambiance for amazing tourism and wonderful holiday. Rightly the National Geographic Magazine has declared Kerala – a must visit destination of lifetime.

Kerala is a globally famous tourism destination. It is the destinations of all tourists and all seasons. It is widely acclaimed for its sun-kissed beaches with nature abundant beauty, rich flora and fauna, enchanting backwaters with copious nature beauty, stunning houseboat cruises on lovely lakes, ayurvedic massage & treatment resorts, traditional villages, exotic fairs & festivals, and verdant hill towns with tea, coffee, rubber and spice plantations. Truly, a tour to Kerala takes you to unique nature world where you will have wonderful opportunity to plan a dating with exceptional nature beauty – delightful experience.

The western lowlands of Kerala are internationally famous for backwater tourism and luxurious houseboat tours over placid and scenic waterways. Backwaters of the state are wide network of lakes, canals, lagoons, rivers and inlets. They are uniquely blessed with nature and rich in flora and fauna. When you will explore scenic endless backwaters of the state on your Kerala tours you will have wonderful opportunity to see several species of aquatic life, water birds, and animals in and alongside the backwaters. The major lakes which form endless backwaters are Vembanad Kayal, Vellayani Kayal, Thottappally Kayal, Meenappally Kayal, Cherukali Kayal, Akkulam Kayal, Kayamkulam Kayal, Mala Kayal, Manur Kayal, etc. These lakes are known for mesmerizing houseboat cruise to explore the scenic charm of backwaters. The Vembanad Lake is the largest body of water and widely acclaimed for houseboat cruise.

There are several backwater destinations in the state that are severed as starting and ending points for houseboat cruise over the placid and scenic backwaters. Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kollam, Fort Kochi, Thiruvallam, Trivandrum, Kozhikode, Kuttanad, etc are some of popular backwater destinations of the state. These destinations are dotted with copious houseboats and houseboat cruise operators. You can hire or book your houseboat trip and explore the scenic charm of endless backwaters of the state. Staying at houseboats in Kerala provides truly a delightful experience. It provides tourists accommodation like luxurious hotels. Truly, a worth enjoying experience of tours in Kerala is a houseboat tour. The backwater destinations of the state are also dotted with several ayurvedic massage resorts and spa centers. These resorts provide excellent accommodation as well as ayurvedic massage treatments. There are many Kerala tour packages available which enable you to explore the scenic charm of endless backwaters with houseboat stay experience.

Besides backwaters, lowlands of the state are also known for some of fines beaches and beach resorts. Beach tourism in the state is also very popular among tourists from all over the world. Tourists from all over the world tour Kerala and explore its pristine beaches dotted with palm coconut trees. Beaches are dotted with several beach resorts and ayurvedic resorts. Beaches offer opportunity to enjoy several recreational activities like swimming, sunbathing, nature walk, sunset cruise, beach volley ball, ayurvedic treatment, water sports, etc. Kovalam, Fort Kochi, Marai, Cherai, Kumarakom, Alleppey, etc are some popular beach destinations of the state. You will surly love to explore these delightful destinations of the state on your Kerala tour package that covers these mesmerizing destinations.

The midlands of the state are known for fertile landscapes. They are suitable for growing coconut, areca nut, banana, rice, cashew, tapioca, pepper, ginger and several vegetable plantations. The highlands of the states (Western Ghats) are known for towering and lush green hill stations. Hill stations of the state are very popular among nature lovers, honeymoon couples and adventure tourists due to their copious nature beauty, cool climate and delightful ambiance. Hill regions of the state also provide thrilling experience of wildlife. Munnar, Ponmudi, Echo Point, Wayanad, etc are some popular hill stations of the state. Munnar is favorite destination among honeymoon couples and provides them truly romantic and delightful honeymoon holiday ambiance. Munnar is also famous for tea garden. There is a tea museum in Munnar. If you too want to enjoy the scenic charm of hill stations of the state book your tour package in Kerala that cover predominant hill towns of the state.

The cities like Cochin, Trivandrum, Kasargod, Munnar, Alleppey, Palakkad, Kollam, Kozhikode, Kannur, etc are also worth visiting that provides blended experience of backwater, beach and hill tourism. There are several package tours to Kerala that make enable you to explore these famous destinations of the state. Overall, Kerala is blessed with copious nature beauty and plentiful attractions. Well, visit this beautiful Indian state and treasure delightful experience.


Michael Braganza is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on tour guide for kerala tour packages and kerala tours. Now he is rendering his services to http://www.greenparadize.com/

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