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Vacation in Kerala
Vacation in Kerala
'God's own country' Kerala is a very tourist friendly state of India. This lush green state is positioned between Arabian sea and Western ghats. Backwaters, beaches, waterfalls, paddy fields and hill stations add to the beauty of this majestic state. There are around network of 44 rivers criss-crossing through this state. The scenic beauty of this land cannot be captured in words and can only be experience after visiting Kerala. In the recent year this state has emerged as the most attractive tourist destination of India. Everything about Kerala is so refreshing and enticing. Ever admirable palm and coconut trees have swarm this piece of land.
Kerala is the highest literate state of India with around 94% literary rate. Major population of state can speak basic English which help tourists to interact in better way with local population. This state was formed in the year 1956 after merging princely states of Travancore and Cochin with Malabar. Kerala offers some of the most eye catching travel attractions. This state is specially haven for the newly wed honeymoon couples. Various exotic destinations of state draw large number of visitors each year. Best thing about the various tourist destinations of Kerala is that all of them are located within few kilometers away from each other. While being in Kerala visitors can try out different type of vacations.
Beach Vacation
Very often it has been proved that visitors experience a sense of peace, in mind and soul, while strolling near the sea shore. The calm breeze and sensuous sound of sea touches your heart and soul. Kerala has some of the most sizzling exotic beaches. It has long 900 km magnificent coastline dotted with beautiful palm and coconut trees. There are lot of greenery around these beaches. Numerous resorts and Ayurveda parlours located in these beaches are an added attractions.
Some of the popular beaches of Kerala are Kovalam, Poovar, Varkala, Alappuzha etc. Kovalam is a very popular beach which is constantly frequented by the visitors. This beach has been divided into two parts known as Eve's beach and Lighthouse beach. Tourists can try out various activities like sunbathing, swimming and Ayurvedic massages in numerous parlors located at the Kovalam beach. A long walk along the beach and witnessing magical sunset is something tourists would love to remember forever. Another popular beach of state is Allappuzha. It is a spectacular long sandy beach with presence of dense palm grooves in one end.
Backwaters Vacation
Backwaters of Kerala is the ultimate travel destination of the state. It stretches around the area of 1900 km. Lagoons, lakes and fresh water river have together formed backwaters. As houseboats slowly drift along the backwater, visitors can hear the soothing sound of water. The house boat cruise in backwater will take visitors through magnificent countryside, pulsating palm trees and greenery paddy fields. Cruising in this houseboat tourists can forget everything and be lost in the charm backwaters of Kerala.
Some of the popular backwater destinations of state are Cochin, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Kollam etc. Of them Alappuzha is the most popular backwater destination. Most of the backwater cruises start or end here. It is surrounded by waterways and canals and lot of greenery along the backwaters. It is a refreshing sight to watch so much of natural beauty in the backwaters of Alappuzha. Backwater is the best place for leisure vacation. Most of the house boats are well equipped with all the basic modern facilities.
Hill Station Vacation
Away from the hassle-bustle of city life, hill stations of Kerala is the best place to relax and be in the cozy comfort of nature. These exotic hill stations are quite rich in biodiversity and wild life. Green forest surrounds these hill stations. The soothing climate and calm atmosphere will for sure make you forget all your problem. Apart from being the magnetic travel destination, these hill stations are source of famous spices and tea powder.
Famous hill stations of state are Munnar, Waynad, Idukki, Ponmudi, Devikulum etc. Munnar is the most popular hill station of Kerala. Various tea estates add to the scenic beauty of Munnar. Many waterfalls, lakes and streams lie in the green hill slopes of Western Ghats in Munnar. Major part of the green hills of Kerala are covered with tea garden and spice plantations. Munnar is also best place for adventure tourism. Tourists can try trekking, camping, bird watching, rock climbing and hang gliding. Tourists can sit down near the lake and stream and go fishing whole day.
Wild Life Vacation
Kerala is home to incredible number of wild animals. This state boasts of rich wild life and many species of rare animal are found here. Most of these majestic animals are confined in the various wild life sanctuaries of the state. These wild life sanctuaries offer a great opportunity to the tourists to explore wild animals in their natural best. Today these sanctuaries have become one of the major tourist attraction of the Kerala.
Periyar wild life sanctuary is the most popular wild life sanctuary of state. There is a scenic lake located in the heart of this wild life sanctuary. Visitors can sight different animals moving around this lake to drink water. Even though this wild life sanctuary is basically a tiger reserve , numerous other animals like elephant, gaur, wild pigs, sambar etc are found here. Elephant safari in Periyar is very popular activity which visitors can try. Other popular wild life sanctuaries of state are Idukki wild life sanctuary, Silent valley national park, Thattekad bird sanctuary and Nagarhole wild life sanctuary.
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