Magical Beauty Of The Verdant Piece Of Land

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Kerala is a land of such magical beauty that it is fondly called God’s own country. This verdant piece of land is situated in Malabar Coast of south western India. Kerala, the emerald gem is nestled between Western Ghats and Arabian Sea.

Pristine beaches mist shrouded hill stations, supine backwaters, verdant landscape, exotic flora and fauna and suave art forms – the attractions Kerala package tours hold are multiple.

Kovalam, Cherai, Varkala, Kappad, Muzhappilangad and Bekal are the prominent beaches included in Kerala travel packages. Out of these, Kovalam is the more oft visited one. Kovalam is located in the southern part of Kerala. Tourism potential of Kovalam was discovered by Travancore Kings and it is one of the oldest known tourist spots of India. Kovalam shot into prominence when in ninety seventies hippies swarmed to this place. In due time, Kovalam was globally renowned. Situated thirteen kilometers from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, Kovalam is easily accessible through road. This easy accessibility makes it popular among locals also. The endearing quality about Kovalam is the fact ...
... that it has not lost its innocence despite being highly crowded and commercialized. Kovalm is formed of three crescent shaped beaches. The seas are shallow and safe for swimming. The sandy beaches is inviting for sunbathing. There are attractive coral reefs near the shore. Tourists can go snorkeling for an underwater view. The accommodation facilities and quality of service offered are of high quality. In addition to that, most of the resorts are located in the vicinity of beach letting tourists stay in the eerie ambience throughout.

The more prominent of hill stations included in Kerala packages are Munnar, Wayanad, Wagamon, Peermade, Nelliampathi and Ponmudi. Of these, Munnar is the more sought after. Munnar is a mist shrouded hill station blessed with salubrious climate. This gorgeous beauty is situated one thousand and six hundred meters high. With its rolling hills, manicured tea gardens, undulating meadows, ancient colonial bungalows, gushing brooks and cascading waterfalls – Munnar is appropriate for trekking and mountain biking. Sightseeing trips to many interesting sites nearby like Eravikulam National park, Anamudi Peak, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Chinnakanal, Anayirangal, Rajamalai, Echo Point, Top station, Tea Museum etc. can be had. Eravikulam National Park holds the largest sustainable population of Nilgiri Tahrs, an endangered species.

Kerala tour is incomplete without savoring Backwaters. Backwaters are a unique Kerala phenomenon. It is a complex network of manmade and natural canals and inlets, estuaries of over forty rivers and five lakes. Backwaters make for breathtaking setting with shores lined by abodes, swaying coconut trees, emerald flora and lush green paddy fields, fishing nets and activities of life; and backwaters marked by water flowers especially water lilies. Cruises savoring this exquisite setting are blissful affairs. Alleppey, Kochi, Kollam and Kumarakom are the epicenters of Backwater tourism.

Houseboats are the new buzzwords in Backwater tourism. Houseboats are modern day luxurious versions of erstwhile “Kettuvallams”. Houseboats come with sleeping space, dining space and sit out open on all sides, from where exquisite charm of Backwaters can be relished. They come adjoined with generators providing for air conditioning. Although Houseboats are motorized, they are run at a sluggish pace.

In Thekkady, wildlife can be savored while having a leisure boat trip in the artificial lake surrounding the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

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