Kerala is the southern most state in Republic of India and is a prominent tourist destination well renowned for its beautiful beaches, mesmerizing backwaters and rolling hills and plantations.The state of Kerala came into existence in the year 1956 by clubbing various Malayalam speaking regions. The most widely spoken language out here is Malayalam though Hindi and English are also understood.Trivandrum serves as the capital city and other prominent cities are Kochi,Calicut,Kannur,Thrissur,Quillon and Kottayam.Kerala shares land borders with states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka and Arabian Sea to it’s west.Kerala is considered to be the most literate state in the country with very high human development parameters.It has the lowest population growth rate in the country along with best gender-ratio and highest life expectancy.The state of Kerala boasts of an excellent social infrastructure in terms of health and education.In recent years, Kerala has established herself as a world class tourist destination in World Tourism Map and has created excellent tourism infrastructure to cater to the needs of both foreign and domestic tourists..Kerala is blessed with natural beauty and world renowned for it’s culture,arts and form,ayurveda treatments and cuisine. It has been rated as one of must see destinations by National Geographic Magazine. Kerala has established very well in Information Technology, Tourism and other core industrial sectors and also has a sizeable population of Expatriates spreaded through out the globe.AttractionsKerala is considered to be a traveller’s paradise and has been rated as one of the must see destinations by National Geographic.It is one of the most important destination in India’s tourism circuit and is a major economic activity for the state.Some of the prominent tourist attractions within Kerala are Backwaters in Allepey Backwaters in Allepey are a vast interwork of canals,lakes and rivers.Backwaters in Kerala are world famous and is also sometimes known as “Venice of the East”. It is also famous for its houseboat cruises which is an unique experience in itself.People flock to this beautiful place from round the world to cherish the natural beauty of this place and to take a boat ride in the backwaters. It is also famous for it’s unique snake boats and an annual event known as “Nehru Boat Race” used to promote snake boat race and tourism in the area. Fort Kochi It is the most prominent tourist attraction in Kochi and houses many structures and buildings of significant architectural and cultural value. It’s famous for Chinese Fishing Nets,St Francis Church,Mattancherry Palace and Jewish Synagogue. A visit to Kochi is incomplete without a visit to Fort Kochi area MunnarMunnar is a hill station in Idukki district of Kerala and is at an altitude of approximately 6000 feet.Munnar is blessed with pleasant climate through out the year and has become a major tourist centre on account of it’s natural beauty,waterfalls and numerous tea plantations.Munnar used to be a summer time prime retreat for European colonialists but now in modern era has become the most famous hill station in South India attracting tourists from round the country and world. Mattupetty Lake and Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake,Rajmalai and Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary are some of the local tourist attractions in Munnar and vicinity.VarkalaVarkala beach is one of the famous beaches in the state of Kerala.It is dotted with cliffs and offers spectacular views of sunset and sun-rise. It has recently become a famous tourist destination on account of its beaches and serene beauty. It is dotted with all kinds of accommodation, starting from basic to high end/luxurious.WayanadWayanad is a district in North Kerala and has its district headquarters at Kalpetta.It has primarily a hilly terrain and offers plenty of Eco Tourism and Adventure Tourism scope. Vythiri is a well known hill destination famous for its lush green surroundings and fabulous weather. It is also famous for it’s promotion of eco tourism concepts such as tree houses,village tourism and homestays.Periyar National ParkIt is a famous national park located in Idukki district of Kerala and home to a wide range of protected animals such as elephant and tiger. Periyar is a man made lake which has been converted into a national park. Recently,it has become a very important wild –life destination and has been attracting tourists all over the world for tiger and wild elephant sighting. The main attraction of Periyar National Park is a boat ride deep into the forest through the lake.Various other activities include Bamboo Rafting and Jungle Trek.KovalamKovalam is a beach town by the Arabian Sea nearby Trivandrum-the state capital of Kerala, located around 16 km from the city center. It is considered to be one the finest beaches in the country and is frequented by a lot of tourists.It has a range of staying options available for all budgets.Amenities and InfrastructureRoadwaysKerala has an excellent road network connecting almost each and every point with main towns.National and State Highways play a very important role in communication within the state and forms the major chunk of land transportation.RailwaysThe state of Kerala is well connected with an extensive network of railways with different places within the state and main cities within the country. Some of the the major railway stations in the state of Kerala are Trivandrum Central,Ernakulam Town,Kottayam,Thrissur,Kozhikode and Kannur.AirportsKerala has three main international and domestic airports in Kochi,Trivandrum and Calicut. All the airports have excellent infrastructure and is well connected to all major cities within India and few international destinations as well.Inland water transportKerala is blessed with vast inter-networking of numerous backwaters, waterways are used for commercial inland navigation The inland transportation is mainly done with country craft and passenger vessels. Hotels and Staying Options:One can find accommodation of all categories, starting from luxurious resorts to basic home-stays suiting all pockets.Other Facts/Details:Climate:Kerala is blessed with pleasant climate through out the year on account of its closeness to Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats which protects it from dry and hot winds blowing from the North. Kerala gets its rainfall in two shares,in summers it gets it’s rain from South West Monsoon and in winters it gets rainfall from North East Monsoon.Best Time to Visit:Kerala is best visited during Monsoon’s and Winters but nowadays is considered to be a round the year destination. |
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