Lying
at the southern tip of India, Kerala is one of the most beautiful states,
that attract numerous tourists throughout the year. The state has something
for every kind of tourists. It is a perfect holiday destination for people
who want to escape the fast pace of city life, and spend some relaxing
moments in a tranquil environment. Kerala also provides abundant opportunity
to tourists to indulge in various recreational activities and enjoy their
vacations completely. For all these and many more reasons, tourists find
Kerala exceedingly attractive holiday destination. However, the natural
beauty of the state has remained unharmed despite an increase in the influx
of tourists every year.
Places of Interest in Kerala
Kerala Cities - The magical land of Kerala has many
cities that are worth visiting like Trivandrum(capital city ), Cochin,
Eranakulam and Kumarakom. These cities attract numerous visitors not only
because of their wonderful natural beauty, but also because they house many
historical monuments, religious places, museums and other places of
interest. For a tourist travelling to the state, these cities provide
abundant opportunity to get an insight into the history and culture of the
people of Kerala. Moreover, those tourists who are interested in shopping
for local speciality items, these cities in Kerala will definitely be a
delightful place.
Kerala Beaches - Kerala is bound by Arabian Sea in the
west, that houses numerous beaches of Kerala, like the Kovalam beach, the
Varkala beach and the Alappuzha beach. Surrounded by tall palm trees, these
beaches exude a beauty that soothes the exhausted souls of the tourists and
rejuvenates them with its fresh breezes. These beaches also offer abundant
opportunity for adventure sports like angling, scuba diving, wind surfing
and snorkelling.
Kerala Backwaters - The Kerala Backwaters evokes the
adventurous spirit of every traveller. Loaded with nature's immense beauty,
these backwaters of Kerala are the most ideal place in Kerala to revive your
body, mind and soul. The backwaters of the state are a network of lakes,
rivers and canals, both natural and manmade, that allow tourists to explore
the beauty of the remote regions of Kerala. Tourists can enjoy a unique
Houseboat trip in the backwaters of Kerala in Alappuzha, Kumarakom, Kochi,
Kollam , Kozhikode and Trivandrum, and carry back a memory that will remain
with them forever.
Kerala Hill stations - Tourists who want a reclusive vacation in a far
off place must visit the hill stations of Kerala. Surrounded by endless
natural treasure, the hill stations of Kerala are a perfect place for
tourists, who want to retreat from the maddening rush of the city life.
Kerala's hill stations are rich in bio-diversity, making it a must visit
place for the nature seekers. Munnar, one of the most beautiful hill
stations of the state is an appropriate destination for such tourists. Apart
from Munnar, tourists can also enjoy a peaceful holiday in the serene
environment of other hill stations of the state like - Ponmudi, Idukki,
Palakkad and Vagamon. A vacation in the hill stations of Kerala is
definitely the best way for tourists to release the tiredness of their body.
Kerala Wildlife - Apart from the lovers of nature and
water sports, Kerala is also an attraction for a wildlife aficionado.
Wildlife parks and sanctuaries provide enough opportunity to a wildlife
enthusiast to explore the rich wildlife of the region. The Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary which is one of the largest and most frequented wildlife reserves
of the country is one such place. Tourists can spot elephants, wild pigs and
varities of birds in this sanctuary and if lucky they can also spot tigers
and leopards. Other wildlife destinations in the state include Peppara
Wildlife Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary , Idukki , Parambikulam
Wildlife Sanctuary and the Silent Valley National Park. These wildlife
sanctuaries and parks are home to numerous panthers, wild dogs, lion tailed
macaques, elephants, gaurs, sambhars, barking deers, mouse deers, wild
boars, Nilgiri langurs, Malabar squirrels, rare species of birds, endangered
giant squirrel, tigers and many more. The fauna of these forests is also
something that is loved by the tourists.
Reaching Kerala
Air : Trivandrum and Cochin, both have International
Airports in Kerala, which connects Kerala to the major cities of the world
and India. Calicut in Kerala has a domestic airport, which serves the
Domestic air passengers.
Rail : Kerala has a well laid rail network, linking it
to all the major cities of India.
Road : One can take up a road journey from the
neighbouring states, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Many state transport and
private buses are available for the convenience of the tourists.
