Kerala- god’s own country is rightly named so for it is one of the 10 paradises of Earth as listed by the National Geographic Magazine. The stunning tropical landscape of the place coupled with the tranquil backwaters is sure to make you ecstatic. It is truly blessed by God with heavenly geographical features, which makes it a sought after tourist destination in the Indian sub-continent.
...As per ancient history, the entire state of Kerala was besieged by Sea by the Chera King Senkuttuvan, which was recovered by the axe-wielding warrior sage Parasurama. From the beginning of the Christian era, Kerala has been ruled by many influential empires like the Sanghams, Kulasekara EEmpire, Chola and Pandya Kingdoms till the European arrivals. After Independence, Travancore and Kochi were merged to form Travancore-Cochin. In 1956, Kasargod, Malabar, and Travancore-Cochin were merged to form Kerala.
Kerala’s lush green vegetation is filled with exotic herbs and spices, which couldn’t be cultivated anywhere else in the country. Kerala’s spices have been a major part of export trade since 3000 BCE. The Western Ghats mountain chain of Kerala is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These chain forests are considered older than the Himalayas. Its unique geographical features consisting of tranquil beaches, emerald backwaters, serene hill stations, exotic wildlife, luxuriant vegetation, luxuriant mountain ranges are nowhere to be found.
Kerala has a long history of enriched traditions and Art & Culture. Its culture is a beautiful fusion of Aryan and Dravidian cultures. Festivals and performing arts form an important part of Kerala’s culture. Some of the important festivals of the state are Onam, Pooram, Attukal Pongala, etc. Dance forms like Kathakali, Koodiyattom, Thullal are worldwide popular. Kerala also has a history of rich literary works. The cuisines of the state are a mix of sumptuous vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals including exotic seafood.
Travelogy India is offering a wide range of Kerala Tour Packages to enjoy the beauty of Nature. The Best time to visit Kerala is Winter Season between September and March to enjoy a pleasant climate. If you are in Kerala, the first thing you should indulge in is cruising the backwaters. Visit the serene beaches in the Arabian Sea and relish on a platter of exotic seafood. Offer yourself a visit to the tea and spice plantation and head to the Periyar Jungle to have a view of rich flora and fauna. The historic Fort of Kochi is a must-visit for its enchanting charm. If you can spare some time, you should definitely catch a live Kathakali performance to leave your senses spellbound.
Cochin - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Cochin
Trip HighlightsCochin - Munnar - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum
Trip HighlightsCochin - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum
Trip HighlightsCochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Alleppey - Kumarakom - Cochin
Trip HighlightsTrivandrum - Varkala - Kumarakom - Cochin - Thekkady - Trivandrum
Trip HighlightsTrivandrum - Kovalam - Alleppey - Kumarakom - Thekkady - Munnar - Cochin - Guruvayur - Kozhikode
Trip HighlightsKozhikode - Wayanad - Cochin – Periyar - Kumarakom - Kovalam - Trivandrum
Trip HighlightsPlenty of
comfortable, safe options are available to reach in Kerala. So ways out are -
by road, by air, by train, by sea. Three international airports are available
in Kerala, like - Trivandrum International Airport, Kochi International
Airport, and Calicut International Airport. So reaching Kerala from different
national countries as well as international countries is so ease. By road also
you can reach Kerala easily, because - NH 49, NH 17, NH 47 three national
highways are found here. Another way of reaching Kerala is by water, though
this is a little bit costly. But you can reach Lakshadweep islands of Kerala
through water. The last and safest way is by train to reach Kerala to the
following station - Trivandrum, Kovalam, kottyam, etc.
Kerala is undoubtedly
a wonderful place to visit. Due to its breath taking nature's beauty people are
attracted, and come here throughout the year. So it is famous as one of the
best tourist places. Kerala is a cultural country, so Kerala is much developed
in culture. Moreover, this is well known for tea, coffee, different types of
spices, aromatic oil, cashew nut, banana chips, etc.
Kerala has become a
point of attraction for its magical beauty. This beautiful state of India
consists of so many things - beaches, backwaters, hill stations, sanctuaries,
etc. But still one of the cities of this state is glorious for its beauty. The
city is Calicut city, another name of it is Kozhikode. People come here to
watch the sunset, hill station, beaches etc. This city is popularly known as
the city of spices.
Kerala is renowned as
heaven for its natural beauty, sightseeing. This state consists of plenty of
wonderful things, like - backwaters, hill stations, beach, etc. A 4 days Kerala
trip with family will give you an everlasting memory. Such famous and important
places are - Alleppey, Munnar, Wayanad, Kovalam, Bekal, Varkala, Idukki, Marai,
Kollam, Kalpetta, Kumily, Ponnani, Thrissur etc.
Kerala is special for
its magnificent sightseeing. People mostly come here for seeing these wonderful
sightseeing in different seasons. Climate of Kerala is favourable for visiting.
So many things are there which makes this state special and from others. First
is you can see backwater in Alappuzha. Kerala is developed in culture and in
education. You can find the maximum percentage of people are
literate. So most of the people of this state are highly educated. Moreover,
you can get so many things, like – aromatic oil, so many spices, cashew nuts,
banana chips, saree, etc. Trees and coffee are the main exported things of
Kerala.
Overall Kerala is a
clean state. But by overall counting, one of the towns of Kerala becomes the
cleanest among all. This is Sulthan Bathery. In this city, using plastic is
totally banned. So it is safe from plastic pollution. And all the wastage are
sold by the people of the city to the municipality. So you can find the road of
Santhery Bathery is neat and clean. Chairman of this city made some rules for
keeping this city clean.
The atmosphere of
Kerala is suitable for visiting. There is no specific time for visiting here.
The atmosphere is also pleasant. Some places here are visited by people in
summer. Also, the monsoon of Kerala is splendid. So you may get another flavour
of monsoon in Kerala. Again, some places are appropriate for visiting in
winter. So overall you can go anytime in Kerala, but still, the September,
October, November, December etc. months are best for visiting Kerala.
Kerala is well known for its excellent weather. Anytime you can visit here, like in summer, or in monsoon or in winter. But still, September, October, November, December, January, February, March etc. months are considered as the perfect time for visiting Kerala. Because this time is absolutely comfortable for tourists.
Kerala is considered
as heaven due to its extraordinary characteristics. So many attractive points
are there for visitors. People mostly come here to see backwaters, beaches,
hill stations, etc. Among all of them, Kochi is considered as the most
beautiful one in Kerala, because of its beauty. Some important places of Kochi
for visiting are - Fort Kochi, Mattancherry palace, Cherai Beach, Paradesi
Synagogue etc.
Visiting Kerala can
give you a wonderful breathing experience at the end of your vacation. This
will be everlasting in your memory. So many things to do and so many places are
there for visiting in Kerala. So you may need more or less 7 days to enjoy the
entire thing. But 3 to 4 days also may be appropriate for a Kerala trip. So
make your vacation fullest with your family by a Kerala trip of 3 to 4 days.
Kerala is special for
its natural beauty. This is renowned as God's own creation because of its
beautiful creation. The climate of Kerala is almost the same throughout the
year. This feature makes it mostly visited by people. Moreover, this area is
green here. Plenty of lakes, dams, hill stations, mountains etc. can be found
here. Travellers come here many times of the year.
Kerala
is one of the most beautiful visiting places of India. This is one of the
universal, peaceful states. You can find here an amazing culture among all
people. Here the climate is so pleasant and favourable for tourists. Because
the weather remains average here throughout the all seasons. Most people of
Kerala are found educated. So the percentage of literacy is high in Kerala.
Apart from the best visiting
place, Kerala is one of the best place for shopping. So equally you can get
adventure as well as marketing by visiting here. So undoubtedly Kerala will be
the ultimate destination for spending amazing time. Kerala is famous for
harvesting tea and coffee. So you can get the best tea and coffee from here.
Also, Kerala is well known for producing different spices. Beside these, coir
products, handcrafts by coconut shell, Nettipattom, traditional lamp, Kasavu
Saree,etc. are renowned all over the world.
Kerala is a
trade centre of various kinds of products. You can get so many unique things
from here. Also, Kerala is well known for sarees. Also, you may buy cashew nut,
banana chips, mask for Kathakali dancing, coconut and coir products, aroma
oils, different kinds of ornaments etc. Also, Kerala is renowned for tea and
coffee all over the world.
Kerala is famous for different kinds of foods made by coconut. And also Kerala is renowned for the trade centre of spices. So many dishes are made by using black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, spices, etc. Also, sea foods are available here, like - prawns, crabs, lobsters etc. Some famous dishes of Kerala are - Dosa, Appam, Puttu, Malabar Biryani, Idiyappam with curry, Erissery, Puttu curry, Sadya, Dal curry etc.
Plenty of hill stations are situated in Kerala. These are the points of attractions of tourists. Such important hill stations are - Munnar, Thekkady, Vagamon, Ponmudi, Lakkidi, Idukki, Peermedu, etc. Among all Munnar is the best hill station for its beauty. The hill stations are fully covered by green. This is situated in the district of Idukki.
Most popular sweet dish of Kerala is Payasam. Various kinds of Payasam are made by the local people of Kerala. Like - Coconut with Jaggery Payasam, Rice with Jaggery Payasam, Bamboo Rice Payasam, Palada Payasam, Pumpkin Payasam, Orange Payasam, Bottle guard Payasam, Corn Payasam up, etc. These are tasty and also healthy. Apart from Payasam, there are also famous sweet dish are famous, like - coconut pitha, coconut laddoo, Dehrori, Kerala Mishri etc.
Different kinds of religions are there in Kerala. Among them, 3 primary religions are - Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity. And Brahmin castes are found in major here. You can find various kinds of Brahmin in this state. Kshatriyas are the next popular caste found in Kerala. Other castes of Kerala are - Nair sect, FC sects, etc. Some famous sub castes are - Samanthan Nair, KoilThampuran, Maaran, Vatti, Chetty Nair, Kalamkotti, Otattu Nair etc.
Kerala is one of the wonderful vacation
destinations in India. People come here in different times of the year. The
pleasant and suitable climate of Kerala attracts people highly. Though India
was renowned as unsafe for solo travellers or woman travellers in earlier. But
now a days, Kerala becomes much safe for the travellers. Because so many
tourism industry are formed now and government has taken initiatives for making
Kerala safest. So undoubtedly this is one of the safest destinations of India.