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Hill Stations in Kerala |
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 With
the Arabian Sea in the
west, the Western Ghats
towering 500-2700 ms in
the east and networked
by 44 rivers, Kerala enjoys
unique geographical features
that have made it one
of the most sought after
tourist destinations in
Asia. An equable climate.
A long shoreline with
serene beaches. Tranquil
streches of emerald backwaters.
Lush hill stations and
exotic wildlife. Waterfalls.
Sprawling plantations
and paddy fields. Ayurvedic
health holidays. Enchanting
art forms. Magical festivals.
Historic and cultural
monuments. An exotic cuisine...
All of which offer you
a unique experience.
Kerala, India's
most advanced society
: A hundred percent
literate people. World-class
health care systems. India's
lowest infant mortality
and highest life expectancy
rates. The highest physical
quality of life in India.
Peaceful and pristine,
Kerala is also India's
cleanest state.
Kerala
Tourism
Kerala
is more popular the world
over for its beautiful
beaches, bewitching backwaters,
silky sand, sensuous sea
and wilderness of the
wildlife. But there is
more to Kerala than this.
Far off in the heights
of the Western Ghats,
Kerala has number of hill
stations less ventured
and explored. The hill
stations of Kerala are
the most perfect choice
if you want to getaway
from the city noises,
deadlines, stress, tension
and crowd. Decorated with
meandering roads, ravishing
rivulets, splendid springs
and wondrous waterfalls,
these hill stations are
really different from
other popular hill stations
of India.
Major
Hill Stations in Kerala
Munnar | Wayanad
Tourist
attractions in Kerala
Kerala,
in southwestern India
is a very popular tourist
destination. Tourists
from all over the world
travel to Kerala to enjoy
an Indian holiday on the
beaches, backwaters and
hills of Kerala.On their
Indian Holiday they discover
why Kerala is truly "God's
own country."
We recommend
following Popular Sightseeing
spots in Kerala:
Thiruvananthapuram
: The capital
of Kerala, was earlier
called Trivandrum and
is known for its mild
climate. The Sri Ananthapadmanabhaswamy
temple, the Sri Chitra
Art gallery, palaces of
the family of the Maharajas
of Travancore, museums
and the beautiful Kovalam
beach not far away, make
Trivandrum a pleasant
Indian holiday destination.
Kochi
: Known as the
"Queen of the Arabian
Sea" Kochi (Cochin)
is a busy port city, which
is known for the Chinese
fishing nets in its harbor,
the Jewish synagogue,
St Francis Church, the
Dutch Palace at Matancherry,
Fort Cochin and the Santa
Cruz Basilica.
Kovalam
Beach : Rated
among the best beaches
in the world, Kovalam
beach is situated 18 km
from Thiruvananthapuram.
You can enjoy sunbathing
on the sandy beach, or
swimming in the Arabian
Sea. There are also facilities
for water sports such
as surfing, jet skiing,
water skiing and catamaran
rides.
Backwaters
: The backwaters
of Kerala, are calm palm-fringed
waterways that connect
villages along the coast,
particularly around Allapuzha.
You can enjoy a cruise
on a traditional houseboat
or Kettuvallom into a
serene world of quiet
water and greenery interrupted
only by the sound of rippling
water and birdcalls.
Alappuzha
: Some of the
most scenic backwaters
of Kerala are to be seen
near this town of the
coast of Kerala, India.
Allapuzha is the venue
for the annual snake boat
races held during the
Onam festival, where teams
compete for the Nehru
Gold Cup.
Kumarakom
: This group
of islands in Vembanad
Lake is an out of this
world destination. The
beauty of the swaying
palm trees, green paddy
fields, waterways and
the sound of birdsong
from the nearby bird sanctuary
makes an Indian Holiday
at Kumarakom, truly unforgettable.
Kairali
Ayurvedic Health Resorts
: Ayurveda, which
has been practiced in
India for centuries, as
a traditional system of
healing and rejuvenation,
is now known worldwide.
Tourists come to Kerala
from across the world
to experience the benefits
of ayurvedic massage therapy,
which involves treating
the body with oils made
from medicinal herbs. |
