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Keralaknown as
Gods Own CountryKerala, popularly known as Gods Own Country.
Living up to its sobriquet, the state is laden with multitudinous
attraction that wins the heart of every tourist. Be it a honeymoon
couple, adventure enthusiast, leisure wayfarers, pilgrim devotees
or tourists wanting to experience exotic holidays, Kerala has
something to suffice all. The lustrous state is blessed with long
stretches of golden beaches, unnerving backwater for houseboat
cruising, romantic honeymoon destinations, fragrant spice and tea
gardens and plethora of flora and fauna in the various wildlife
parks. Kerala has them all!
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Top most Tourist Spots in Kerala
Munnar
Munnar is without doubt the most beautiful place in
Kerala.Located at 1600 m above sea level, this was once the summer
resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India.The lush
green mountains adorned by tea and coffee plantations are a sight
to watch.
- The Kashmir of the South
Wayanad - Nature at her most beautiful selfWayanad shows you how
beautiful nature can be without human interference.The mountains,
the winding lanes and the thick forests on either sides give you an
ethereal experience.In the Muthanga wildlife sanctuary at the heart
of Wayanad,animals like the Indian elephant, spotted dear, bison
are easily spotted in their natural habitats
Anathapuri - The land of the KingsThiruvananthapuram is a must
have destination for every tourist visiting Kerala , because it
offers you a bunch of places of interest.Kovalam, one of the finest
beaches in the whole of India,is only a half an hour ride from the
city.Another wonderful beach and pilgrimage centre, Varkala is also
easily accessible by road.Kanyakumari is the only place in India
where you can see both sunrise and sunset and it is only a two hour
ride away from Trivandrum.
Thekkady is probably the best place in Kerala to observe
wildlife and hence nature.From the mighty Indian elephant to the
Great Indian tiger, this place has it all.Elephants, deers, boars,
bisons and lion tailed macaques are a common sight in the reservoir
area. With some luck,other animals like tiger and leopard can be
observed.
Thekkady - A showcase of the Wildlife
Kumarakkam is a place to relax ,to relieve the tension that has
builded up from your workload, to just enjoy peace and silence,
this is the place to be . Located close to Kuttanad ,known as the
Venice of the East,with its mangrove covered lagoons and houseboats
made on bamboo, serving you the most delicious Kerala food.
Kumarakom - Haven of Serenity
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Cochin is the main gateway to South India for foreign visitors
and it offers many places of interest to tourists.It gives easy
access to almost all tourist places in Kerala.It is connected by
air, road and rail to all major places.The merging of the
backwaters with the sea gives lot of opportunities for boating and
rafting.
Cochin - The Queen of Arabia Thrissur or Trichur is famous for
the Thrissur
Pooram, one of the biggest festivals in the whole of India.The
sight of a hundred adorned elephants on either sides of the famous
Vadakkunnatha Temple during the festival is a must watch scene for
anyone visiting Kerala.The city is also famous for many of the
traditional art forms of Kerala like Kathakali.
Thrissur - The cultural capital of Kerala
Kollam - The land of CashewsKollam (The Portuguese called it
Quilon) is a mixture of hills,backwaters, religion and culture.The
Ashtamudi lake is the largest in Kerala and boating in the lake is
a tranquil experience.The Thankasseri lighthouse built by the
Portuguese is a famous historical monument.The Thenmala hills on
the farside hosts the first ecotourism project in Kerala and the
butterfly part is just awesome.
Agastyakoodam (Agastya Malai), a towering forested peak of 1868
metres, and adjoining forests in the tail end of Western Ghats form
the most diverse and unknown ecosystem in Peninsular India. These
forests, falling in the Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram districts of
Kerala and the Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts of Tamil Nadu
habours many endemic species of plants.
Agastyakoodam - The abode of biodiversityHot Spots in Kera
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