Travel to Kerala

The Southern state of Kerala presents one of the most attractive lands in the country of India. TSI Holidays would guide you through the numerous reasons why, the place is visited in large numbers by both international as well as domestic tourists. Kerala is also known by the name of God's Own Country. When you travel to Kerala you would be greeted by some of the most wonderful and heart warming natural surroundings. The sandy beaches, backwaters and hill stations located in this wonderful Indian state makes it a tourist's paradise. To complete your delightful Indian holiday you must travel to Kerala.

The culture and people of the city has never ceased to delight the visitors of this place. When you travel to Kerala you would be meeting some of the most tourist friendly people of the country. The state also boasts of the highest literacy rate in the country. You would not find it difficult to communicate to the people there. Many of them perfectly understand English. The cuisine of Kerala is vastly different from what you would find in the Northern, Western and Eastern parts of the country. But you are likely to love it as much as any other Indian cuisine.

The wildlife in Kerala is one of the best available in the country of India. When you travel to Kerala you have to visit the numerous wildlife parks and sanctuaries. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and the Eravikulam National Park are the two places which you must see during your holiday in Kerala. The Indian elephant is the prime attraction at the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Another reason why the tourists travel to Kerala is that the state boasts of some of the best Ayurvedic and Yoga resorts of the country. Kerala is one of the places in India where you are bound to feel rejuvenated. A treatment at the ayurvedic centers of the place would make you feel as if you are at your healthiest best. You are likely to find yourself practicing some of the yoga exercises learnt during your stay in Kerala. People suffering from various diseases are bound to feel better when they undergo treatment in Kerala.

The natural scenery of the state of Kerala is bolstered by a variety of vegetation found in the land. The coconut trees form an inseparable part of the land. The tea and coffee plantations are also must visits when you travel to Kerala. The paddy fields, backwaters and the lakes enhance the natural beauty of 'God's Own Country'. Some of the other attractions of the place include monuments, palaces, forts, memorials, temples, etc.

Many of the popular tourist cities in India can be visited when you travel to Kerala. Alleppey, Trivandrum and Kochi are three major cities which you could visit on a tour to Kerala. When you travel to Trivandrum you could visit famous places like the Travancore Palaces, the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple and the Sri Chitra Art gallery. Alleppey is popular amongst the tourists since it is the city in Kerala where an amazing boat race festival is held. The boat festival is held before the Onam festival begins in Kerala. The coir products available in Alleppey are also very popular. The city of Kochi boasts of an historic past which connects it to the Portuguese, Dutch and British culture. The Jewish Synagogue located in Kochi and the Chinese fishing nets are two of the things which would no doubt give you a taste of the cities wonderful heritage.

Many of the world's most delightful beaches are located in the state of Kerala in India. When you travel to Kerala you are bound to find yourself relaxing at the beaches of the state. The different beaches in Kerala include the Kovalam beach, the Kappad beach, the Varkala beach, Marari beach and the Bekal beach. Amongst the beaches in Kerala mentioned the Kovalam beach is the best. This explains why the beach is visited by most of the international and domestic tourists holidaying in Kerala. The Kappad beach was visited by Vasco da Gama in the year 1498 during one of his voyages.

The backwaters of Kerala are perhaps what the visitors of the land like the most. The backwaters of Kerala comprises of a fantastic system of interconnected lakes, inlets, waterways and channels. Along the coast of Kerala are located some of the fantastic coconut trees and tropical plants. The backwaters of Kerala are taken advantage of by the locals to meet their transportation needs. Floating along the waters of Kerala on a hired houseboat would be one of your most cherished memories. The backwaters would ensure that you have a relaxing holiday when you travel to Kerala.

The diverse wildlife in Kerala has never ceased to amaze the tourists of the state. The Periyar Wildlife sanctuary is the place where you can see the Indian elephant at its grandest best. When you travel to Kerala you must also visit the Eravikulam National Park where you would find the Nilgiri Tahr. The Silent Valley National Park houses animals like the Langur and the Malabar Giant Squirrel. Birds like the Malabar Hornbill and the Brahminy Kite can also be observed at the Silent Valley National Park. The Vembanad Bird Sanctuary is another great place which you could visit when you travel to Kerala.

The hill stations of Kerala are also a wonderful place for the tourists to visit. The beaches, backwaters and hills of the state complete a triumvirate of natural beauties located in the state of Kerala. The hill stations should be definitely visited when you travel to Kerala. The popular hill stations in Kerala include the Munnar, Wayanad and Idukki. At Munnar, Wayanad and Idukkil you would discover some of the finest tea, rubber and spice plantations. The activities which you could pursue at the hill stations of Kerala include wildlife treks, nature walks, mountaineering and rock climbing. The Western Ghats of Kerala present one of the most amazing mountain ranges of the country. The hill stations of the state would definitely impress you a lot.

The country of India is the land of diverse cultures. The culture of the state of Kerala in India has an amazing quality to it. Some of the classical dances of India owe their origin to the wonderful region of Kerala. Classical dances like the Kathakali and Mohiniattam are an integral part of not only of Kerala but also of the country. Kerala also holds the credit for being the land where one of the most stunning ancient martial arts of the world, Kalaripayattu, developed. To understand the culture of the state, you have to travel to Kerala when one of its popular festivals is being held. During the time of Id, Christmas and Onam, Kerala is at its festive best. Watching the snake boat races and the temple festivals would also be a very nice way of getting acquainted with the culture of Kerala.

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