Kerala is a land of great natural
beauty situated in South India. Kerala is synonmus with azure backwaters,
Lush hill stations and exotic wildlife, ayurvedic health holidays and
wonderful art forms. The state enjoys a unique topography that makes it a
magnetic tourist destination. Kerala is considered an advanced state as
there is hundred percent literacy. Kerala is a land of rivers and
backwaters.
Famous Kerala - At A Glance:
Kerala offers some stunning picturesque locales that make it the most
sought after tourist destination for visitors from India and abroad. Loose
your heart to the mesmerizing charm of Kerala's natural beauty.
Beaches:
The beaches are amongst the most famous places in Kerala. Experience the cool breeze and the golden sand on the beaches of
Kerala. The state boasts of some enchanting beaches which include Kovalam,
Chowara, Shanghumugham Beach,
Varkala Papanasam
Beach, Kochi, Bekal Beach and Alleppey. |
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Hill Stations:
Beat the city blues and get some respite from the heat in the calm hill
stations nestled in Kerala. Explore the scenic beauty of some great hill
stations like Wayanad, Ponmudi,
Munnar,
Idukki, Malampuzha, Lakkadi, Peermade, Wagamon, Devikulam and
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Wild Life: God's own country boasts of some exotic wildlife that can be
witnessed by you. Watch the elephants swing their trunks, the monkeys doing
trapeze on the trees and the deers running on the green grass. If you are an
animal lover then visit the famous sanctuaries like Eravikulam National
Park, Eravikulam National Park, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary and many others.
» Backwaters: Amongst the top most famous places in Kerala, the backwaters are irresistable, and
what better way to explore them than houseboats. Float on these calm waters
in immense luxury in a houseboat, designed in a diverse range to suit the
variegated need of the tourist.
» Ayurveda: Rejuvenate your body and senses with the age old
Ayurveda. Kerala offers some exotic natural treatments that are very popular
all over the world.
Reach:
» By Air: Connected to Bombay, Madras, Cochin, Delhi &
Colombo.
» By Rail: Connected to Calcutta and other important cities.
» By Road: Calicut- 448 kms, Cochin- 223 kms, Kanyakumari- 87
kms, Madurai- 417 kms, Periyar- 272 kms, Ponmudi- 61 kms, Quilon- 73 kms,
Varkala- 55 kms.
Climate:
The climate is equable and varies little from season to season. The
temperature normally ranges from 80 to 90 F in the plains but drops to about
70 F in the highlands. The state gets its due share of both the southwest as
well as the northeast monsoons, and the rainfull is heavy, averaging around
118 inches annually.
