Kerala Travel - The Green Strip Land, Enchanting Kerala Travel
Location : South-western part of India
Famous As : Ayurveda Healing
What To Look For : Backwater Cruise, Beaches, Forts
Kerala is situated on the south-west end of India and it enjoys distinctive geographical features which makes it the most sought-after and favorite tourist destinations for the foreigners in Asia. Also known as
‘God’s Own Country’, this city has been selected by the National Geographic Traveler as one of the thirteen paradises on the earth. Kerala is very well connected by rail, road and airways with the rest of the country.
An equable climate, beautiful and serene
beaches, peaceful stretch of backwaters and canals, exotic wildlife and lush green hill stations are some of the main attractions of Kerala. All the other tourist destinations which are around Kerala are only two to four hours drive from here and it is one of the major advantages for the foreign tourists.
Classical art forms, exotic cuisine, colorful festivals, are few of the major attractions here. Because of the moderate weather throughout the year, you can visit Kerala during anytime of the year .Visittnt here is giving some information about Kerala making it easier for our guests to know what they want to do and where they want to go while on their visit here.
ATTRACTIONS: IN AND AROUND KERALA
You can stretch and relax on the golden beaches of
Kovalam or stay and relax on a houseboat in the backwaters and canals near Alappuzha. You can also see exotic water birds at Vembanad Lake near Kumarakom and see the mighty elephants in the jungles in Periyar National Park. While boating in the lake here if get lucky you can get the opportunity to see the herds of elephants on the lake banks for drinking and playing in the water. The tea and spice vegetations in
Munnar are not to be missed and the Cochin harbor is also worth a visit while you are traveling here. If you are visiting Kerala during the grand temple festival, you can also watch traditionally decked up elephants during the stately procession. It is an amazing site in its own way. You can also see Kathakali dancers bring a
historical story to life through a very colorful performance and feel the excitement when the snake like boats gush rapidly through the water during the annual boat race in Kerala. Visittnt offers you a number of packages to enjoy doing all this and much more while you are
visiting Kerala. For more information about the packages log on to visittnt.com
KERALA’S BEST: HOUSEBOATS
Can you imagine a holiday wherein you just cruise along the palm-fringed backwaters of Kerala in a
luxury houseboat? When you pass through the water lilies, green paddy fields, coir villages, temples, coconut trees, it is just an amazing and unforgettable experience of absorbing natural serenity.
The traditional name given to these
houseboats is Kettuvallam and is made by just tying the pieces of wood together. It is an amazing fact that these boats are made without using any nails. In present days, these giant boats are changed into splendidly well furnished accommodations which includes an open lounge, a kitchen and a single or two bath attached bedrooms. Its crew comprises of two oarsmen and one cook.
These houseboat accommodations provides you with all the facilities that any other luxurious hotel will offer like VCD, TV, music system, a very well equipped cook, AC or Non AC versions of houseboats, all possibly needed gadgets in the kitchen, spacious bathrooms, hot and cold running water, big twin beds, storage space etc. These boats and the luxuries on them are designed keeping in mind the comforts and needs of the foreign guests.
There is a very wide selection of striking routes that is available for the cruises with visittntcom. You can choose any one according to your budget and time. All the routes are comprehensive, peaceful and pleasurable and extend to you, an entire
experience of the God’s Own Country and the only one of its kind water land of India.
FUN ON THE BEACHES OF KERALA
The palm and coconut dotted tranquil
Kerala beaches range from gold to silver to gravel. You can take an ayurvedic massage to pamper you while lazing on the beach. Kerala beaches are perfect for the honeymooners or for those who are visiting here just to relive stress. Some of the well known beaches are the Alappuzah which is famous for its 140 yrs old pier. Kuttanad which is also called the Rice Bowl of India is known for below sea level plantation of rice. Kovalam Beach is another famous beach. This silver beach is presently
most popular. Kovalam is very popular for the water sports and ayurvedic massages and therapies and is truly worth a visit. Another beach known as the Varkala beach is quickly becoming popular for its resort. Because of the famous 2000 yr. old, Janardana Swamy temple here, it is also considered as a holy place for the locals as well as the tourists.
WILDLIFE IN KERALA
Kerala is also famous around the world for its exotic wildlife. Chinnar wildlife sanctuary, eravikulam
national park, kumarakom bird sanctuary, periyar national park, silent valley national park are some of the destinations which are a must visit for the wildlife enthusiasts.
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