Kerala
Kerala
Kerala often referred to as Keralam, is a state in the south-west region of India on the Malabar coast.It was formed on 1 November 1956 as per the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam-speaking regionsKerala tourist places are the most popular destinations in India. Kerala is well known for its Backwaters, Beaches, Wild life sanctuaries, Hill stations and Ayurvedic treatments. Kerala Beaches are spread along the 900 km Arabian Sea coastline and it become one of the main attraction in Kerala Tourism. The Kerala Backwaters are a network of interconnected brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast. SightSeeing in Kerala is very interesting.
Alappuzha
Alappuzha (Alleppy) is famous for it's backwaters. Alappuzha 'The Venice of the East' is endowed with exceptional natural beauty and emerged as a major tourist destination of the Kerala. The entire district teems with an array of rivers, canals and lakes ideal for boat cruise. Alappuzha is also famous for boat races, houseboats, beaches, marine products and coir industry.
Kumarakom
Kumarakom is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a noted bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit. The Vembanad Lake, the largest backwater in Kerala, is habitat for many marine and freshwater fish species and it teems with Karimeen (Pearl spot also known as Etroplus suratensis) shrimp (Metapenaeus dobsonii) common name Poovalan chemeen.
Wayanad
Waynad with its peculiar and unique geographical position is blessed with mist clad mountains and sylvan Valleys. It is situated in an elevated Picturesque mountainous Plateau in Western Ghats. This land is rich in natural wonders, history and tradition. With its wast expanse of greenary, spice scented breese, mist capped mountains, salubrious climate, hypnotising scenic beauty, Wayanad stands as one of the loveliest hill stations of Kerala
Munnar
Munnar Hillstation is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Kerala. Munnar means 'three rivers', nestles in the Western Ghats at the confluence of three mountain streams (Mudrapuzha, Nallathani, and Kundala). The scent of fresh eucalyptus leaves, Verdant green hills and rolling tea gardens makes Munnar like a paradise. Munnar is well known for its vast expanse of neelakurinji, a blue flower which blooms only every twelve years.
Kochi
Kochi, also known as the "Queen of Arabian Sea" is the most important commercial place of this beautiful State of Kerala.. The Chinese fishing nets, Dutch buildings, Portuguese artistics, British monuments, etc. add the beauty of Kochi(Cochin). The city was later occupied by the Dutch and the British, with the Kingdom of Cochin becoming a princely state. Kochi ranks first in the total number of international and domestic tourist arrivals in Kerala.
Kovalam
Kovalam has three beaches separated by rocky outcroppings in its 17 km coastline, the three together form the famous crescent of the Kovalam beach.The southernmost beach, the Lighthouse Beach is the one most frequented by tourists, Lighthouse Beach got its name due to the old Vizhinjam Lighthouse located on a rocky promontory here. Its intermittent beams at night render the beach with an unearthly charm.
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala state. This ancient city was the spiritual centre of Travancore kings since 11th century and became their capital in 1750 AD. Thiruvananthapuram is ranked top in the number of foreign tourists visiting Kerala and is a beautiful destination for holidaymakers.