Kerala Gods own country, Land of truth blessed with natures fit. Kerala is one among the world’s most well loved tourist destination. It is also known as the land of rivers and backwaters. According to the tourism point of view Kerala is well loved with its beaches Picture-perfect landscapes, lush tea plantation, aromatic spice plantation, verdant hill stations, exotic wildlife, serene backwaters, historical places, religious sites, magnificent forts & palaces, terrific temples, traditional village etc .
Here Kerala tours provide a brief guide to some of well loved destinations of Kerala which you will like to explore on your visit.
1. Thiruvananthapuram
The capital city of Kerala. It is one of the most vital tourist destinations of Kerala. It is well-known for its attractive beaches. The district stretches along the shores of Arabian sea for a distance of 78 K M. major attractions of Thiruvananthapuram are Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, Kanakakunnu Palace, Christ Church, Zoological Park, Napier Museum, Natural History Museum, Sri Chitra Art Arcade, State Science and Technology Museum, Chacha Nehru Children’s Museum, Koala Beach, Karkalla Beach, Veil Tourist Village, Pomade Hill Station, Vizhinjam Beach, etc. With so many tourist attractions and convenient access to nearby destinations, Trivandrum is indeed a must visit destination of tours in Kerala South India.
2. Kochi
Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala , called as ‘God’s Own Country’. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. Cochin is proud of its world class port and international airport that link it to many major cities worldwide. Willington Island, Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, Ernakulam City, Kumbalangi, etc are vital places to visit in Kochi. The city of Kochi holds a number of attractions to present its visitors coming from all over the world. Key attractions in Kochi are Backwaters, Marine Guide, Fort Kochi, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Mattancherry Jain Temples, Chinese Fishing Nets, Hill Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Bolgatty Palace, Willington Island, Museum of Kerala History, St Francis Church, Pallipuram Fort, Parikshit Thampuran Museum, Kanjiramattom Mosque, Bastion Bunglow, etc are major attractions of Kochi, Kerala tour From Kochi tourists can make excursion trip to fascinating places and tourist sites like Athirappilly Falls, Cherai Beach, Kalady Pilgrim Centre, Bhoothathankettu Dam, Chottanikkara Temple, Paliam Palace, Kadamattom Church, etc.
3. Kumarakom
Kumarakom & Alleppey Kumarakom and Alleppey are well loved backwaters destinations in Kerala – God’s Own Country.
Well-known for the backwater & internal water canals bordering the rice fields & the vembanad lake .You can cruise the backwaters & delight in the colorful sunset have a romantic dinner under the stars and wake up to bright new dawn ,in your own confidential houseboat. kumarakom bird refuge , an ornithologist’s paradise, is favorite haunt of migratory birds like Siberian stork, egret ,darter heron, & teal .Other common varieties like the woodpecker , skylark ,crane, water hen & parrots can also be spotted here. Pathiramanal Is a 10-acre island on the backwaters is home to many rare varieties of migratory birds from different parts of the world .According to mythology a young Brahmin dived into the vembanad lake to perform his evening ablutions and the water made way for land to rise from below , thus making the enchanting island, Pathiramanal ( Sand of midnight)
4. Munnar
Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 1600 m above sea level, this hill station was the summer alternative of the British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make Munnar a well loved hill station. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue once every twelve years will bloom next in 2006 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking. Main sightseeing are Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife refuge & Tea Plantation.
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