Exotic Kerala is the most sought after tourist destination of India. Kerala located on Malabar Coast of south west India is surrounded by Arabian Sea from its west. The main attractions of Kerala are its splendid beaches, large backwaters, rich abundance of flora and fauna, tropical greenery and medical ayurvedic treatments.
Criss-crossed network of interconnected canals, lakes and rivers form the exclusive attraction of Kerala, its backwaters. Vembanad Lake dominates Kerala’s backwaters being the largest lake of Kerala and covers largely the backwaters of Alappuzha and Kochi. Thousands of people flock to participate in grand celebration of sporty boat races in the backwaters. The other magnificent feature of backwater is its House boats that let you stay in the midst of backwaters to admire the serene beauty of backwaters with the backdrop of rustic life of rural Kerala. Some of the prominent backwater regions are Alleppy, Kollam, Kumarakom, Kozhikhode, Kasargod and Thiruvallam. They form the prime attraction of Kerala due to its exclusively unique backwaters.
Kerala beaches namely Kovalam, Alappuzha and Varkala are top tourist beach attractions. These beaches are highly admired for its serene natural beauty creating a perfect ambience of peaceful environment. Build your own sand castles and let high tides wash it away to create another one. Indulge in water sports activities, explore aquatic life, and actually taste them and experience south India sea food cuisine which is worldly renowned.
Lush green forests surrounded by endangered and extinct wildlife species, Kerala hosts many migratory and domestic species in its 12 wildlife sanctuaries and 2 national parks. Amongst all, mostly visited are Periyar Tiger Reserve, Peppara, Neyyar, Ldukki, Chinnar wildlife sanctuary, Kumarakom bird sanctuary, Silent Valley and Eravikulam National park. It has wide range of species inclusive of Elephants, Gaur, Sambar, Deer, Nilgiri Tahr, Mongosse, Cobra, Chameleons, water fowl, Cuckoo and many others surrounded by 1800 flowering plants.
Talking of hill resorts of Kerala, Munnar is widely known as honeymooners’ paradise for its romantic ambience. Munnar is situated at the union point of Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala at the height of 1600 meter above sea level. Explore the virgin beauty of lush green surrounded by tea plantations. Other peaceful hill resorts are Ramakalmedu (40km from Thekkady), Echo point (Munnar), VandiPeriyar and many others.
Kerala waterfalls are no less than other attractions. Thusharagiri waterfall near Kozhikode is the splendid waterfall where land and water have made an extraordinary kinship. It houses the plantation of Rubber, Arecanut, Pepper, Ginger and spices. One can go for trekking through dense evergreen forests where you will come across exotic birds and distinct animals. Other waterfalls are Palaruvi, Mankayam, Perunthenaruvi and many others; in fact Kerala is full of scenic waterfalls giving out a picturesque view of natural waterfalls.
Last but not the least is the ayurvedic health resorts of Kerala, supporting medical tourism of India. The equable climate of Kerala with natural abundance of lush green forests constituting herbs and medicinal plants added by cool monsoon is apt for ayurvedic treatments. The dust free atmosphere during monsoons opens the pores of the body to the maximum so that more herbal oil can be absorbed. This very attraction of Kerala has led to tremendous increase in Kerala tourism as health conscious people across the world travel all the way to Kerala for this side effect free natural treatment.
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