Kerala Tour India
Welcome to Kerala, God's Own Country. With the arabian
sea on the west, the western ghats towering 500 - 2700m on the east
and Kerala is networked by forty four rivers. Kerala is a very easy
place to simply sit back and enjoy. The name means "land of
coconuts. " and the palms shade nearly the entire state from the
tropical sun; many call the beach at kovalam the best in india,
tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, lush green hill stations
and exotic wildlife, ayurvedic health resorts, enchanting art forms,
magical festivals, historic and cultural monuments, an exotic
cuisine… all of which offers a unique experience.
Kerala is one of the ten 'Paradises Found' by the National
Geographic Traveler, for its diverse geography and overwhelming
greenery. It is a land much acclaimed for the contemporary nature of
its cultural ethos, and much appreciated for the soothing,
rejuvenating paradise that it is.
Prime Attractions of KERALA
Kerela offers diverse options of tourism for travelers. Having
over 600 kms of coast line, Kerala has some of the most beautiful
beaches of India. With over 44 rivers criss crossing the lad at
several places, Kerela is the only state where tourists can enjoy
serene backwaters. Besides it has several lush green, plantation
loaded hill stations, forts of historical importance, wildlife
sancturies, temples, museums etc.
Fair & Festivals of KERALA
Kerala wakes up to some festival or the other every day of the year and Keralites are addicted to the festivals. In short ‘ Keralisation’ of the festivals of different communities is the unique feature of Kerala life.
Kerala Wildlife Sancturies
Nestled in the lush forests of the Western
ghats in Kerala are some of the finest Wildlife sanctuaries and National
Parks. Each one home to rare animals, birds, reptiles, insects and plants.
From the endangered Nilgiri tahr to the lion-tailes macaque. From the atlas
moth to the travancore evening brown , one of the rarest buterflies in the
world. From the Neelakurinji that blooms once every twelve years to
podocarpus wallichianus, the only south indian conifer, and skirting these
exotic destinations are some of the most refreshing trekking trails in the
country.
TEMPLES IN KERALA
Kerala has a fairly rich mythological heritage and there are temples of
several gods and goddesses almost throughout the state. All these temples are
not only significant from their religios importance but are also great
architectural set ups. Some are huge and richly decorated while others are
small with simple decor, but invarianbly all speak volumes about the highly
religious temperament of the people.
KERALA BEACHES
The land of Kerala has a 600 km long shoreline dotted with some of the finest,
most charming beaches of the world, coconut groves, natural harbors, lagoons
and sheltered coves. The palm-lined beaches of kerala are renowned for the
gentle surf and azure blue waters. To this add a delectable seafood cuisine, a
smiling sun and frendly people to make an unforgetable holiday. Each year
greater numbers of visitors arrive here in search of the tranquil, palm
fringed beaches.
HILL STATIONS & RESORTS OF KERALA
Much of kerala's exotic appeal is centred in the highland area of the western
ghats. Rising to an average height of 1520 m, the tropical forests of the
ghats house rich flora and fauna. Not to speak of expansive, loamy plantations
of tea, coffee, rubber and fragrant cardamom. All the hill resorts in Kerela
offer the most enchanting experience of nature in all its virgin beauty.
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