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Kerala Tourism

Author: Yogesh Kumar

 

Kerala is gifted with lovely beaches, hill stations, stunning backwaters, mindblowing greenery, wildlife, bird sanctuaries and rich culture. Backwaters are the most popular tourist attraction in Kerala. From elephants to colourful butterflies, Kerala is overflowing with the wonders of nature. Throughout the world, Kerala beaches are renowned for their breathtaking beauty.

God's own country has become a popular tourist destination for both domestic and foreign travellers. This travel portal is dedicated to the beauty of Kerala providing all the information you need to make your trip to Kerala a memorable one. Here you can contact travel agents offering Kerala travel packages customized to one's needs.

Kerala is decorated by its eye-soothing green jungles, rolling hills, mind-blowing beaches, tea gardens and of course its magical backwaters. The amazing backwaters of Kerala have become an integral part of its people. It has given the visitors the opportunity to see the rural and real life in the heart of Kerala. The backwaters of kerala stretch over 1900 kms, providing, drinking water and irrigating paddy fields. The most interesting area in the backwaters of kerala is the Kuttanad region, called the rice bowl of Kerala. The area is probably the only place in the continent where farming is done below sea level, using a system of dykes and bunds.

The ancient history of Kerala is shrouded in the mists of tradition. The most popular legend would have it that the land crust that forms the state was raised from the depths of the ocean by Parasurama, the Brahmin avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu and hence the sobriquet - "God's own Country". Thus during your tour to Kerala you get an opportunity to be a part of this culturally rich country.

Today, Kerala is one of the best-known tour destinations in the world tourism map. From mind-blowing landscapes to infinite intriguing customs, high-intensity cultural life to the educated public, holidays and tour in Kerala is a unique experience in itself.

Kerala Backwaters Tours is an online travel portal dedicated to the tourism of Kerala. Its a one stop solution for all your travel needs, whether it is related to any information regarding Kerala or booking of tour packages. A number of Kerala tour operators are registered with our portal and travel enquiries generated through the portal is entertained by them.

Popularly known as the Wyanad National Park, the Muthanga National Park is a popular wildlife sanctuary located on the Kerala hills and offers a natural habitat to a large number of wild animals.

To know more about kerala backwaters and beaches visit this site http://www.kerala-backwaters-tours.com

 

About the Author:

Yogesh - Travel Lover, visit:Kerala Tourism, Rajasthan Travel and Goa Beaches

 

Things To Do in Kerala

 

Church of Saint Francis, Cochin, Kerala
Attraction type: Religious site

Anvin Ayurvedic Panchakarma Clinic, Cochin, Kerala
Attraction type: Spa

Paradesi Synagogue, Cochin, Kerala
This temple dates back to the 16th century.
Attraction type: Religious site

Vasco da Gama Square, Cochin, Kerala
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza

Princess Street, Cochin, Kerala
Attraction type: Street

 

Museum Complex, Trivandrum, Kerala
One of several museums in a huge public garden, the Napier Museum

has an excellent collection of archeological and historical objects including

bronze idols and ivory ornaments.
Attraction type: Museum complex

Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum, Kerala
A Vishnu temple with a massive fort gateway has been built in

Dravidian style and is closed to non-Hindus.
Attraction type: Religious site

Mahatma Gandhi Road, Trivandrum, Kerala
Attraction type: Street

Padmanabhapuram Palace, Trivandrum, Kerala
The well-preserved wooden palace is one of the best examples

of the traditional architecture of Kerala.
Attraction type: Architectural building; Castle

Puthenmalika (Kuthiramalika) Palace, Trivandrum, Kerala
The palace museum displays exquisite wood carvings,

paintings and various royal collections.
Attraction type: Museum

 

Lighthouse Beach, Kovalam, Kerala
Attraction type: Beach

 

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady, Kerala
Attraction type: Nature reserve

 

Varkala Beach, Varkala, Kerala
Attraction type: Beach

 

Sixam Holidays, Ernakulam, Kerala
Visit the Gods own country. The tour packages we provide is

one of the cheapest and best. Its flexible on your choice.
Attraction type: Group tour/boat

 

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kottayam, Kerala
Attraction type: Nature reserve

 

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram,

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Attraction type: Spa

 

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