Kerala – ‘God’s Own Country’
Kerala, the God’s own country welcomes you to the mesmerizing beauty of nature. The place is surrounded by water which enhances its beauty. It represents the traditions and customs of South India. Kerala is one of the ten paradises in the world. It has the highest literacy rate in India. The state is in God’s hand welcoming people from various parts of the world.
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Why Kerala…
Kerala means the land of coconuts. Kerala is surrounded by Arabian Sea on the east, Western Ghats on the west, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are the neighbouring states. It is one of the ten paradises of the world according to national geographic traveler. Being rich in the art forms, music and culture, it attracts more people. It carries the world’s highest literacy rate, life expectancy and lowest gender inequality.
What is so special about this place…
Kerala is a heaven of unique geographical features that offer memorable nature views giving a lifetime experience. The land of Kerala is located at the south western coast of the country. Where on one hand it has beaches, and the cleanest ones, it also has hills and forests.
What does the God’s own country offer everyone…
The state is a balanced blend of the classic and the contemporary, offering fascinating history, rich culture, extra-ordinary architecture, customs and traditions. It’s breath taking hill stations, lagoons, jungle, waterfalls, refreshing Ayurvedic packages, mouth-watering sea food, exotic wildlife, art forms, boat races, lavishing pilgrimage places and so on offer tourists a wonderful experience of nature. From the tourism point of view, the adventurous traveler in Kerala can indulge in numerous outdoor activities such as swimming, sea-surfing and water sports along beaches shores of the Arabian Sea, paragliding over the hills of the Western Ghats. Places like Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Vellayani Lake, Krishnapuram Palace, Thrissur Zoo, Kadampuzha Devi Temple, Mattencherry Palace, Kuruvadweep, Eravikulam National Park etc. attract people and give them a chance to experience the God’s own country.
The Placid backwaters…
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The Backwaters of Kerala being the most popular tourist’s hotspot remains crowded with people who love nature, travelers and specifically the couples, who go for their honey moon. The backwaters are formed by merging of lagoons, lakes and rivers which increases the lush beauty of the state of Kerala. Some of the most popular backwaters of Kerala are Alappuzha, Kumarakom, Kochi, Kollam, Kozhikode and Trivandrum Backwaters which are known for their beauty. People are seen at the banks waiting for the houseboats to take them on a journey to the backwaters of Kerala. Kerala backwaters offer the travelers with the most memorable journeys of their lifetime.
How to reach Kerala…
To reach the place, people have many options. To reach Kerala by air, a person can take flight up to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, Cochin International Airport Limited or Calicut Airport as per their convenience. Kerala is well connected with railways so people have another option to reach the destination.
Staying options in Kerala…
Tourists enjoy staying in houseboats in Kerala. Staying in houseboats keeps the person much closer to the nature of the place. Resorts are also another option for the people to stay in Kerala. People enjoy staying at these places as they are pocket friendly and they have reliable services. Ayurvedic spa, luxurious rooms, reliable services make their trip successful.
What to eat and enjoy…
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Kerala is a place which represents the traditions of South India. It offers various types foods. People come here and enjoy Puttu (steamed rice cake) Banana chips, Jack fruit chips, Tapioca chips, Idiyappam (sewai), Payasam (Kheer) Tapioca and fish curry, Sadya (pancake), tangy Rassam. All these are the special cuisines which are offered to the tourists.
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