An Overview :
God's own country Kerala is located on the South West corner of Indian
peninsula. This enchantingly beautiful state is one of the most famous
tourist destination in India for its rich natural beauty and exotic culture.
Its dense tropical forest, fertile plains, beautiful beaches, emerald
backwater, lush hill stations, exotic wildlife, historic monuments,
traditional cuisines and colourful festivals all of which offers the
tourists an unique experience. Due to its incomparable beauty, National
Geographic Travelers selected Kerala as one of the 50 must see destinations
of a life time.
Places to visit :
Its vibrant and colourful cities are full of numerous tourist
destinations which are worth visiting.
» Kochi - Located in the district of Ernakulam,
Kochi or Cochin is known as the commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan
city of Kerala. With a finest natural harbour, it was also a major centre of
trade with Europian countries. The city is home to numerous tourist
destination including church, palace, fort built in European architecture
and this shows its cultural influence.
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Thiruvananthapuram - This capital city of Kerala is one of the most
visited tourist tourist spot of Kerala for its unending natural beauty. The
city is renowned for its ancient monuments, backwater, beaches and a rich
cultural heritage which make it one of the favorite tourist place in India.
» Thekkady - Also known as Periyar the city is
known for its Periyar wildlife sanctuary situated on the bank of the lake
Periyar. With an area of 777 sq.km the sanctuary is known for its ever green
forest and a rich variety of wildlife including tigers and elephants. With
an enchanting scenic beauty the sanctuary provides a unique experience of
wildlife viewing.
» Munnar - Located on the eastern part of the state
Kerala, Munnar is a small hill station that attracts tourists from all parts
of India. Its lush green forest, lakes, reservoirs, tea plantations offers
its visitors an exciting opportunity to enjoy and relax in the lap of mother
nature. The city also offers adventure enthusiasts to their skills in para
gliding and trekking.
» Alleppey - Alleppey or Alappuzha is one of the
exotic backwaters destinations in Kerala. The region is famous for its boat
races, houseboats(kettuvalam), lakes and the hand made coir products.
» Kumarakom - This small town located on the bank
of the enchanting Vembanad Lake is another exotic backwater destination. It
is also known for the Kumarakom Bird Sanctaury, which houses numerous
variety of birds including several migratory. The lake also provides boating
and fishing facilities to its tourists.
Fairs
& Festivals :
Besides its natural beauty, the Indian state Kerala is also known for its
rich cultural heritage. Its rich culture can be experienced by numerous
fairs and festivals celebrated throughout the year. All festivals in Kerala
are marked with dance, music and large scale feasts. Besides several
religious festivals celebrated in temples and churches, there are also a
number of local festivals celebrated in high enthusiasm and fanfare by
people from all walks of life. Some of the major ones are : the Onam, Vishu,
Thrissur Pooram, Theyyam and several boat festivals.
Shopping :
As far as shopping in Kerala is concerned Kerala can be called a shoppers
paradise for its numerous varieties of shopping items. It is popular for its
handicraft items, gold & silver jewellery, coir products, and
traditional textiles which can be find from a various shopping complex &
government emporium.
