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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
God’s own country with emerald waters and silvery sandy beaches.
Kerala, a state situated on the tropical Malabar Coast of south-western India, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. It is named as one of the paradises on earth. Kerala is famous especially for its eco-tourism initiatives. Its unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography, has made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
The mystical and beautiful Kerala has much to offer to everyone.
BACKWATERS AND LAGOONS-
The beauty of Kerala lies in its backwaters that form fascinating lagoons.The backwaters are the most popular tourist attraction of Kerala. The palm-fringed, tranquil backwaters were once just the state's trade highways. Kerala is her backwaters and lakes. They have dictated her history, shaped her present and promise a future by virtue of offering incomparable beauty and unique experiences.
• Kuttanad- The most interesting area in the backwaters is the Kuttanad region, called the rice bowl of Kerala. The area is probably the only place in the continent where farming is done below sea level, using a system of dykes and bunds.
• Vembanad- The largest backwater stretch is the Vembanad Lake, which opens out into the sea at the Kochi port and flows through three districts-Alappuzha, Kottaya and Kochi.
• Alappuzha – It is one of the major centres’ for backwater boat trips. The intricate network of canals through this town has earned it the sobriquet "The Venice of the East". Small but long country boats are the taxies of the water.
• Kochi- Famous for its natural harbour, one of the best in the world, Kochi has earned the sobriquet "Queen of the Arabian Sea". All the islands that make up Kochi are well connected by ferry.
Besides these backwaters, other equally beautiful water bodies elsewhere are Veli (in South Kerala), Kadinamkulam, Edava, Anjengo, Madayara, Peravur, Ashtamudi, Kayamkulam, Kodungalur, Chetuva and Valiyaparamba (in North Kerala).
ACCOMMODATIONS-
There are a variety of accommodation facilities available in Kerala from star-hotels to hut retreats and beach resorts at all the tourist destinations. Moreover, there are many hotels catering to the needs of budget tourists.
RECREATION-
Most of the tourists visit Kerala to witness the famous snake boat racing competition, which is popularly known as Nehru Cup Competition.
One can enjoy camping, water skiing, Hiking & Biking, adventure sports, Trekking and various other Water Sports and fishing at the beaches of Kerala.
Apart from its beautiful beaches the state is rich in wildlife visuals. Here there are many wildlife sanctuaries, natural parks, bird tours, forest and wildlife tours, forests and wildlife photography and the facility of safari in all the wildlife hubs like-
Wildlife hubs in Kerala-
• Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
• Eravikulam National Park
• Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
• Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
• Periyar Tiger Reserve
• Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
• Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
SITE-SEEING-
The hill-stations of Kerala are worth visiting and beckon its tourists.
Hill Stations in Kerala :
- Chembra Peak
-Chithirapuram
- Devikulam
- Idukki
- Lakkidi
- Mattupetty
- Munnar
- Nellyampathy
- Peruvannamuzhi
- Ponmudi
- Pythal Mala
- Vythiri
- Wagamon
The thousands of years old architecture of Kerala represents its beauty and historical glory and heritage.
Monuments & Temples in Kerala :
• Bekal Fort
• Edakkal Caves
• Guruvayoor Temple
• Napier Museum
The tourists can enjoy the healing treatment of ayuerveda, which not only relaxes the body but also gives a soothing effect to one’s mind. One can join various such programmes and hubs which provide the facility of ayuervedic massage.
HEALTH CARE-
The tourists here can enjoy the healing treatment of Ayurveda, which not only relaxes the body but also gives a soothing effect to the mind. One can join the various programmes and parlours which provide Ayurvedic massage and treatment.
CUISINE-
All types of Indian and intercontinental food is available with the speciality being the traditional delicious sea food of Kerala.
The best time to enjoy the beauty of Kerala is winter season.
You can reach Kerala by air and rail.
The mystical and beautiful Kerala has much to offer to everyone.
BACKWATERS AND LAGOONS-
The beauty of Kerala lies in its backwaters that form fascinating lagoons.The backwaters are the most popular tourist attraction of Kerala. The palm-fringed, tranquil backwaters were once just the state's trade highways. Kerala is her backwaters and lakes. They have dictated her history, shaped her present and promise a future by virtue of offering incomparable beauty and unique experiences.
• Kuttanad- The most interesting area in the backwaters is the Kuttanad region, called the rice bowl of Kerala. The area is probably the only place in the continent where farming is done below sea level, using a system of dykes and bunds.
• Vembanad- The largest backwater stretch is the Vembanad Lake, which opens out into the sea at the Kochi port and flows through three districts-Alappuzha, Kottaya and Kochi.
• Alappuzha – It is one of the major centres’ for backwater boat trips. The intricate network of canals through this town has earned it the sobriquet "The Venice of the East". Small but long country boats are the taxies of the water.
• Kochi- Famous for its natural harbour, one of the best in the world, Kochi has earned the sobriquet "Queen of the Arabian Sea". All the islands that make up Kochi are well connected by ferry.
Besides these backwaters, other equally beautiful water bodies elsewhere are Veli (in South Kerala), Kadinamkulam, Edava, Anjengo, Madayara, Peravur, Ashtamudi, Kayamkulam, Kodungalur, Chetuva and Valiyaparamba (in North Kerala).
ACCOMMODATIONS-
There are a variety of accommodation facilities available in Kerala from star-hotels to hut retreats and beach resorts at all the tourist destinations. Moreover, there are many hotels catering to the needs of budget tourists.
RECREATION-
Most of the tourists visit Kerala to witness the famous snake boat racing competition, which is popularly known as Nehru Cup Competition.
One can enjoy camping, water skiing, Hiking & Biking, adventure sports, Trekking and various other Water Sports and fishing at the beaches of Kerala.
Apart from its beautiful beaches the state is rich in wildlife visuals. Here there are many wildlife sanctuaries, natural parks, bird tours, forest and wildlife tours, forests and wildlife photography and the facility of safari in all the wildlife hubs like-
Wildlife hubs in Kerala-
• Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
• Eravikulam National Park
• Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
• Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
• Periyar Tiger Reserve
• Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
• Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
SITE-SEEING-
The hill-stations of Kerala are worth visiting and beckon its tourists.
Hill Stations in Kerala :
- Chembra Peak
-Chithirapuram
- Devikulam
- Idukki
- Lakkidi
- Mattupetty
- Munnar
- Nellyampathy
- Peruvannamuzhi
- Ponmudi
- Pythal Mala
- Vythiri
- Wagamon
The thousands of years old architecture of Kerala represents its beauty and historical glory and heritage.
Monuments & Temples in Kerala :
• Bekal Fort
• Edakkal Caves
• Guruvayoor Temple
• Napier Museum
The tourists can enjoy the healing treatment of ayuerveda, which not only relaxes the body but also gives a soothing effect to one’s mind. One can join various such programmes and hubs which provide the facility of ayuervedic massage.
HEALTH CARE-
The tourists here can enjoy the healing treatment of Ayurveda, which not only relaxes the body but also gives a soothing effect to the mind. One can join the various programmes and parlours which provide Ayurvedic massage and treatment.
CUISINE-
All types of Indian and intercontinental food is available with the speciality being the traditional delicious sea food of Kerala.
The best time to enjoy the beauty of Kerala is winter season.
You can reach Kerala by air and rail.
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