Varied assortments and diverse culture

Kerala, fondly called God’s own country, is a region located on the Malabar Coast of south-west India. Kerala is a narrow strip of coastal territory that slopes down the Western Ghats in a cascade of lush green vegetation and reaches to the Arabian Sea. Blessed with pristine beaches, mist shrouded hill stations, supine backwaters, clement weather and vibrant and varied culture, Kerala is one of the more popular tourist destinations in India.

Kerala is renowned for its beaches, backwaters and hill stations. There are also a lot of heritage sites to be visited.

More important of the beaches are Kovalam, Cherai, Varkala, Kappad, Muzhappilangad and Bekal. Of these, Kovalam is the prominent one. Formed by three crescent shaped beaches and located in southern part of Kerala, Kovalam is a idyllic beach location which has still not lost its innocence. Millions of tourists throng to Kovalam where world class accommodation facilities are on the offer.

Backwaters is a unique Kerala phenomenon. It is formed by the network of five lakes, natural and manmade canals and inlets and estuaries of more than forty rivers. Shores of these backwaters are vibrant with life and are gifted with verdant endearing landscape. A cruise in houseboats savoring these bounties is a once in a lifetime experience. House boats are modern-day luxurious versions of “Kettuvallam” – a type of boat used for transportation by local people.

Another important attraction of backwaters is boat races conducted especially during Malayalam month “Chingam” (August – September) concurrent with onam celebrations. Kerala boat race is a pulsating event where a number snake boats known as “chundans” race with each other to win. These are very huge boats with around hundred rowers. There are also minor boats, namely “churulan”, “Iruttukuthi” and “odi” participating in the competition. The most prominent of Kerala boat races is Nehru Trophy Boat race conducted in Punnamada lake.

The more prominent hill stations are Munnar, Wayanad, Wagamon, Peermade, Nelliampathi and Ponmudi. Most of them are located in Western Ghats and Munnar is the most prominent one among them. With many interesting sites to view nearby, Munnar also offers high class accommodation facilities and quality service.

Kerala is endowed with a rich and diverse flora and fauna and there are a number of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries preserving them. Main National parks and wildlife sanctuaries are at Periyar, Muthanga, Eravikulam and Silent valley.

Kerala weather is tropical. The rainy season is from May to August when Monsoons bring torrential rain. Summer is from March to May, when temperature can go up to thirty five degree Celsius in afternoon. Winter is from November to February and it is never too cold in Kerala and day temperature is temperate. This may be the ideal time for Kerala visit.

Keral has its own unique performing arts tradition. Koodiyattom, Kathakali and Mohiniattom are the hallmarks of that tradition. Kathakali music and “Sopana Music” are native music styles build on the foundation of Carnatic music.

Ayurvedic spas and treatment are also Kerala peculiarities and Kerala is one of the more favored destinations for Ayurvedic therapy.

In Kerala, arrangements can be had for various adventure sports like trekking, rock climbing, Mountain biking, para gliding, canoeing, kayaking etc.

Kerala is famous for its spicy cuisine with coconut milk as main ingredient giving it a unique taste. Kerala has an elaborate breakfast menu including Iddli, Puttu, Idiyappam, palappam etc.

For more information about tours to Kerala please visit kerala tourism and Kerala Tourism Map.

Houseboats Take Tourists in the World of Peace and Tranquility

Home to the amazing attractions and wonderful destinations, Kerala is undoubtedly the most visited destination by visitors located at the south-western region of India. Every year from every part of the world people flock to this state to spend their vacations in the lap of Mother-nature. If any one is wishing to explore the ranges of colors of nature then it would be perfect place to get in. from refreshing hills, tropical green forests, palm-fringed beaches, exclusive backwaters, rich spices and etc are the few attractions that makes Kerala a tourism hub of India. Whether planning for any kind of tour, be it honeymoon, family-holiday, adventure or even cultural tour, there wouldn’t be any better option than Kerala. Along with its heart-gripping attractions, it is equally famous its fascinating culture and warm and friendly people.

Among numerous attractions backwaters are very popular among vacationers gives them an unforgettable holidaying experience.

Backwaters are the perfect combination of brackish lagoons, lakes, inlets and several rivers which merge up together and form the breathtaking locale that can be well-experienced through houseboats also known as Kettuvallams in traditional language. Backwaters are the heart-throb of Kerala and generate the huge revenue in country’s tourism. Kerala is gifted with innumerable amazing backwater destinations having their distinctive features. Though, the backwater cruise would not be completed unless you do not hire any houseboat also known as Kettuvallams in traditional language.

Houseboats are the only way explore and experience amazing backwaters of the state. In earlier times, when there were not good facilities of roads in Kerala, then the houseboats were used as the major source of transportation but later modifying with excellent facilities including bath-attached rooms, kitchenette, lounge, deck and many more. Houseboat and backwater cruise is just like a dream comes true takes tourists through amazing beauty of nature. There are ranges of houseboats that suit all the kind of visitors. The major thing of houseboat is that it is eco-friendly and do not create any kind of pollution. Kuttanad, Kottayam, Alleppey, Cochin, Kumarakom are the few backwater destinations of ‘God’s Own Country’, Kerala.

Alleppey

Formerly called Alleppey, Alappuzha is well-renowned tourist trail as it is the one of the major centers for backwater boat trips. Alappuzha has grown in importance as a backwater tourist center, also famous for national snake boat race attracts thousands of visitors from every nook and corner of the world. Apart from it is gifted with sheer attractions of nature that can be only experienced through any of the exquisite and traditional Alleppey houseboats. Well-famous as ‘Venice of the East’ it is also famous for coir industry.

Kumarakom

A paradise for nature-lovers, Kumarakom is also the amazing backwater destination located the picturesque Vembanad Lake. Nature has gifted Kumrakom with such charm that allows tourists to visit this place from every nook and corner of the world. Its significance and splendor is well illustrated in the “God of Small Things”, a world-famous novel written by Arundhati Roy. Among innumerable attractions national bird sanctuary is one of the major attractions in Kumrakom that can be well-experienced through Kumarakom houseboat the only way to understand this place.

For more information about tours to Kerala please visit Backwater Kerala and Houseboats in Kerala.