Kerala - Beauty Clouds Its Form Of Prime Tourism Destination

By Author: Nitu Kumari
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Beauty clouds the form of Kerala and ecstasy warms the hearts of visitors. Many have tried to express the ecstasy of experiencing the enchanting beauty of Kerala, but have failed to find appropriate words. Words are at a loss before the beguiling charm of Kerala.
Kerala is situated in the Malabar Coast of southwestern India and is a prime tourism destination. Millions throng Kerala which rides on its enchanting reputation.
Kerala trip through road across the region in itself is a charming experience. You will feel like you are in front of a mural painted by God varied in its hues, shades and texture. Varying geographical terrains fleet in front of your eyes with a predominant verdant hue as background.
Kerala tourism greatly benefits from the fabulous charm of backwaters. Backwater is a unique Kerala phenomenon. A similar occurrence is not cited anywhere else in the world. Canals and inlets, which are both manmade and of natural origin, combine with branches of over forty rivers and five lakes, to form a labyrinth which is known as backwaters. Backwaters make for exciting cruises with exquisite setting to ...
... savor. Alleppey, Kochi, Kollam and Kumarakom are the epicenters of backwater tourism for now. Other areas are very soon to give intense competition.
Cochin or Kochi, fondly called as “Queen of the Arabian Sea’ is one of the finest natural harbors in the world. Kochi which homes an international airport acts as a gateway to various destinations of Kerala. Kochi is comprised of islands scattered in the Vembanad Lake. It is also the ideal place to begin backwater tours. Boat tours can be arranged from Kochi to Kumarakom and Alleppey. Apart from backwaters, there are many attractions in Kochi. Kochi can be termed an interesting ensemble of Portuguese, Jewish, English, French and Chinese cultures. It is renowned as a tapestry of vivid and varied colors. There are many heritage sites and museums which would edify you about the history and culture of Kerala. There are many islands around Kochi like Bolghatty, Vallarpadam, Vypeen, Gundu islands etc. which would let you glimpse the struggles of living in predominantly fishing villages. Then there are the attractive beaches of Fortkochi and Cherai.
Alleppey is soon becoming an integral part of Kerala tourism packages. It is known as Venice of east for its maze of interconnecting waterways and channels. The channels and waterways are best explored in country boats. Alleppey is also famous for its backwaters. The landscape of Alleppey backwaters is marvelous with shores adorned by Gothic churches, attractive temples, rustic homes, swaying coconut trees, verdant flora and various activities of life like ducks being herded, toddy being tapped, fisher folk throwing nets etc.; and backwaters embellished by water flowers. Kuttanad in Alleppey is a place where rice cultivation is done below the sea level. There are attractive colonial structures in the streets of Alleppey which stands in its whole architectural splendor. There is also a beautiful beach which also homes parks offering recreational activities.
Houseboats are now the poster boys of backwater tourism. Houseboats are modeled on yester year Kettuvallams. They are designed to meet the luxurious needs of contemporary travelers without compromising on the ethnic charm and milieu in its design and décor. The cruise in houseboat through the backwaters savoring the exquisite landscape is hot item.

Author Bio:
Nitu Kumari is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. She has authored many books on tour guide for Kerala tourism and Kerala trip.