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Due to its exotic beaches, fabulous backwaters, exciting wildlife and romantic hill stations, Kerala is the first choice of honeymooners and couples. One of the most visited tourist centers in India, Kerala is an unspoilt heaven for travelers.
Some of the tourist attractions of Kerala are:
Idyllic Beaches:
Flanked on two sides by the Arabian Sea, Kerala has got a long coastline of 580 km, all of which is dotted with natural, unspoilt sandy beaches. Kovalam beach is one of the most visited beaches of the world. This powder-white beach, fringed with palm trees makes a perfect destination for romantic evening stroll. Other most popular beaches include those at Cherai, Allepey, Merari, Kochi, Varkala and Kannur. The Kannur beach is India’s only drive-in beach.
Enchanting Backwaters:
There are around 44 streams and rivers emptying into Arabian Sea forming behind a network of backwaters in the form of lagoons and estuaries. Allepey known as the “Venice of the east” has a large network of canals that weave through the town. Houseboats, locally called Ketuvallams, are the major tourist attraction in Kerala.
Rent a houseboat and experience a complete paradise where land, sea and sky come together. As you drift on a Ketuvallam, the sound of rippling water, lush green countryside, swaying palms, emerald paddy fields, tranquil waterways and amazing inlets and creeks will enchant you.
Exotic Wildlife:
Kerala is home to wet evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. With protected conservation areas Kerala hosts such major fauna as Asian elephant, Bengal tiger, leopard, Nilgiri tahr and giant squirrel. Some reserves such as Silent Valley National park also harbor endangered species like lion-tailed macaque, Indian sloth bear and gaurs. Many rare species of birds and reptiles are also found in Kerala wildlife parks and sanctuaries. Most prominent wildlife sanctuaries include those at Periyar, Wayanad, Chinnar and Kumarakom. No doubt, Kerala’s diverse wildlife has much to offer to researchers and nature lovers.
Fabulous Hill Stations:
Eastern Kerala consists of land encroached upon by Western Ghats. This region draws many tourists for its beautiful green hills, gorges and deep-cut valleys. While higher lands are covered by dense forests, the lower ones lie under tea, coffee and other plantations. Popular hill stations in the region include Devikulam, Munnar, Ponmudi and Wayanad.
Apart from these, Ayurveda also attracts large traffic of tourists in Kerala. Due to high costs of healthcare in industrialized countries, improved standards of care and affordability of international travel, Ayurveda is becoming popular with the foreigners. Get yourself rejuvenated in Ayurveda spas and clinics on your visit to Kerala.
Millions of visitors from all over the world travel to Kerala for honeymoon, traveling, family holidays, ayurveda treatment, sports and relaxation. Kerala is paradise on earth. Once you step on this heaven, you wonder God has unleashed all His splendor and beauty on Kerala.
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