KERALA TRAVEL INFORMATION

Kerala is an exotic place located on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. It is blessed with enormous natural beauty. In the east is attached by Tamil Nadu and northeast side is borders with and Karnataka; to its west and south lie the Indian Ocean islands of Lakshadweep and the Maldives, respectively. Kerala envelops Mahé, a coastal exclave of the Union Territory of Pondicherry. Kerala is one of four states that comprise the linguistic-cultural region known as South India.

Kerala is an evergreen place which attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is land of hill stations, rivers, backwaters, breathtaking landscapes, lush green fields with lot of trees, exotic beaches, a purified world in Kerala, well educated & friendly people. It has various types of resorts & hotels, it also offers other romantic options like stay at the beautiful backwater on a luxury house boat. Kerala is a perfect holiday destination, coz it has so many travel possibilities which makes it a favorite spot for lesuire. Here you can enjoy so many adventurous water sports, relax yourself on a beach, have Ayurverdic massage to rejuvenate your body, mind & soul.
    
A big, spreading tree purifies as much air as a room air-conditioner. The prolific, bustling, vegetation acts like a massive, biological, air-filtration plant working round the clock, round the year. Hence spending days in Kerala countryside is as if spending in an air- purified environs; some times better than it. So is the rejuvenating effect of the lush greenery of the state.

Kerala has forty-four rivers crisscross the state physique along with countless runlets. During summer, these monsoon-fed rivers will turn into rivulets especially in the upper parts of Kerala. Kerala is a green strip of land, in the South West corner of Indian peninsula.

Kerala may be divided into three geographical regions: (1) High lands, (2) Midlands and (3) Lowlands. The Highlands slope down from the Western Ghats which rise to an average height of 900 m, with a number of peaks well over 1,800 m in height. This is the area of major plantations like tea, coffee, rubber, cardamom and other spices.
 
The Midlands, lying between the mountains and the lowlands, is made up of undulating hills and valleys. This is an area of intensive cultivation. Cashew, coconut, areca nut, cassava (tapioca), banana, rice, ginger, pepper, sugarcane and vegetables of myriad varieties are grown in this area.

It is a purified world in Kerala, the land of trees. A big, spreading tree purifies as much air as a room air-conditioner. And the former is never switched off. The prolific, bustling, vegetation acts like a massive, biological, air-filtration plant working round the clock, round the year. Hence spending days in Kerala countryside is as if spending in an air- purified environs; some times better than it. So is the rejuvenating effect of the lush greenery of the state.

Major Travel Destinations

Alleppey  ::  Alleppey is one of the most important tourist centers in the Kerala. A large network of canals provide Alleppey its lifeline. Alleppey was one of the busiest centers of trade in the past with one of the best known ports along the malabar coast.

Calicut  ::  Calicut is locally known as Kozhikode, it was the capital and an important trade centre of the former Malabar District. It is the third largest city of Kerala. This city is famous as the place where Zheng He of China first visited, then later Vasco da Gama in 1498.

Ernakulam  ::  Ernakulam, is a beautiful city standing strong in front of the Arabian sea. The city the commercial capital of Kerala so it  is very modern and fully of life. The city has so many tourist attractions, the word 'Erayanarkulam' means 'Abode of 'Lord Shiva'.

Houseboats  ::  A Cruise along the palm fringed waterways of Kerala in a luxury houseboat or ketuvallom is the most enchanting holiday experience in India today. In this world of simple pleasures, you'll skim past ancient chinese fishing nets, water lillies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves.

Idukki  ::  Idukki is one of the most nature rich areas of Kerala. High ranges and wooded valleys are girded by three main rivers - Periyar, Thalayar and Thodupuzhayar - and their tributaries. The River Mamba also has its origin here.

Kochi  ::  Kochi is a neat, beautiful and modern city, ideal for both business and leisure traveller. It is the largest city of Kerala also know as Cochin. Cohin is a natural harbour and the primary seaport of India and it was the centre of Indian spice trade.

Kovalam  ::  Kovalam is a perfect destination for nature lovers and adventure lovers. it is also known as the Paradise of South. Kovalam is world famous for its exotic beaches, water sports, relaxing resorts and the lovely people.

Kumarakom  ::  Kumarakom is a lovely town located on the banks of beautiful Vembanad lake, it lies in the Kuttanad region of Kerala. This place is bless by nature, with its untouched beauty and amazingly attractive backwaters, it attracts many tourists every year.

Munnar  ::  Munnar is an amazing hill station, famous for its incredibly attractive natural beauty. The main highlights are the awe inspiring environment, lush green tea gardens, beautiful lakes, thick forests and the friendly people.

Periyar  ::  Periyar is situated within the confines of the Western Ghats in the southern Indian state of Kerala, Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the most captivating wildlife parks in the world. Periyar is a veritable paradise of elephants.

Thekkady  ::  Thekkady is one of India's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, where you can watch wildlife at close range. The vegetation, the flora and fauna and the birds of Thekkady are uniquely rich, vast and varied that it does not bear semblance to any other wildlife sanctuaries in the world.

Thiruvananthapuram  ::  Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the state of Kerala is a beautiful seaside city built on seven hills. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland. The city is characterized by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills with narrow winding lanes and busy commercial alleys.

Wayanad  ::  Wayanad District is in the north-east of Kerala, India, was formed on November 1, 1980 as the 12th district, carved out of Kozhikode and Kannur districts. Though the etymology of the word Wayanad is popularly known to be Vayal (paddy) NiCad (land); 'Land of Paddy Fields', the scholars disagree.



 

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