Kerala is known as God's own
country and located at southwestern tip of India. Kerala is
most popular tourist destination in Indiaand known for its
variety of Tourist places, Kerala is
a small state and spread in area of 38863 Sq Kms. , Thiruvananthapuram (
Trivendrum) is capital of Kerala & has
tropical climate with temperature range ( 24-33 degrees)
in summers and (22-33 degrees) in winters. Kerala is the
place that welcomes
Monsoons in India.
As we have already discussed Kerala is known for its variety
like Munnar is a hill station and Thekkady is wildlife
destination and Alleppey & Kumarakom are known for
houseboats and back water resorts, Kovalam is a beach
destination near Travendrum. Arabian sea is spread in west
of Kerala & 44 rivers are being empty in it from Kerala, Kerala is also
well known for Ayurveda Holidays,
Medical Tourism & holistic treatment.
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Some of the
best Kerala Tourism destinations are :
Thiruvananthapuram :
Capital of
Kerala & previously
known as Trivandrum, It has old world charm. Sight
seeing places at Thiruvananthapuram are Padmanabhapuram
Palace, the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, and the Puttan
Malika Palace where the maharajas of Travancore were
holding court. Paintings and other artifacts are
displayed at museum of palace of Raja Ravi Verma.
Buildings of city have traditional architecture with tiled roofs,
beautifully carved wooden pillars and large verandahs overlooking
green lawns. Malyalam is main language but English is commonly spoken across
the Kerala .
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Kovalam
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Kovalam is just
14 Kms from Thiruvananthpuram and has
three crescent shaped beaches , Kovalam beaches are
known as one of the best beach resorts in India. They
have clean sandy stretches,
ample opportunities for water sports , Ayurvedic
masseurs offer their services to visitors alongside the beach,
Perfect place to enjoy a relaxing vacation in this idyllic
beach paradise.
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Kochi :
Previously
known as Cochin, this important port city is known for
the Chinese Fishing nets seen in its harbor and for its
legendary spices including pepper, which were exported
from Cochin to the West. With many foreign powers
setting up trading houses in this city, the
architecture of Kochi reflects this international
influence. Fort Cochin, the St. Francis Church, the
spice market and the Jewish Synagogue are places to see
on your tour of Kochi. A sunset cruise in Kochi harbor
where you see the sun dip below the sea and the last
rays of light silhouette the Chinese fishing nets is an
experience that's not to be missed when you travel to
Kochi.
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Kerala Backwaters :
Traveling on a houseboat,
through a quiet world of wind and water, with no noises
but the swaying of the palm trees, the birds calling to
each other and the sound of water splashing against the
hull of your boat. Before you sleep at night, you can
try to count the myriad stars in the clear sky above
you, on the backwaters of Kerala. The waterways that
connect the villages along the backwaters, reveal
fascinating glimpses of village life in Kerala - you can
see children running alongside, fields being ploughed
and fishing eagles and cormorants diving for fish, as
you drift along on a backwater cruise in Kerala. Most
cruises are organized around Alleppey, Kuttanad and
Kochi in Kerala.
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Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary :
This wildlife sanctuary in
the Idukki district of Kerala, is set around the Periyar
Lake - an artificial lake created by a dam on the
Periyar River. Originally the royal hunting ground of
the Maharajas of Travancore, Periyar is now a protected
national park. A boat cruise on the lake lets tourists
observe the animals from nearby, as they come to the
waters edge to drink. Herds of elephants come together
and can be seen drinking, bathing and playing nears the
water. Other wildlife that can be seen in Periyar
include tigers, leopards, monkeys, nilgai, sloth bear,
porcupine, the Malabar Flying Squirrel and many birds
including the Great Indian Hornbill. The best time to
visit Periyar is between December and April.
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Allappuzha :
Known for the annual snake
boat races, held in this sea side town around the
festival of Onam, in Kerala, Allappuzha or Alleppey is
transformed into a hub of excitement as tams of rowers
power the swift snake boats called Chundanvalloms
through the waters, competing for the annual Nehru
Trophy Boat Race.
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Thrissur :
The temple festival at
Thrissur is a grand event where two rows of
magnificently decorated tuskers, stand facing each other
while drummers beat out a traditional rhythm and
representatives of the temple raise colored parasols
over the elephants bearing the images of the deities of
neighboring temples, is both an intense religious event
and a colorful tourist attraction in Kerala.
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Munnar :
Located in the hill ranges
of Kerala, Munnar is a vision in green. Some of the
highest tea estates in Kerala can be seen in Munnar, as
the hills surrounding this scenic town are carpeted with
tea bushes, spice plantations and greenery. There are
also opportunities for nature walks, trekking and bird
watching tours in Munnar.
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Ponmudi :
This hill station in the
Western Ghats, located around 65 km from
Thiruvananthapuram, is a picturesque getaway. The green
hills, with winding roads, pretty cottages, and an
abundance of birds and butterflies flying through the
spice plantations and tea estates, make it an idyllic
Kerala tourism destination.
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