Kerala The Land Of Enigmatic Beauty Enriched With Age Old Culture

By Author: Vijay Joshi
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Located on the southwestern part of India, Kerala is a land that has been truly blessed by the Gods in terms of beauty. This state has something special for every traveler and the moments spent here are sure to create such memories that you would want to have another holiday here again.

This place is famed for the alluring backwaters that flow through the state giving it another charm that is not found in any other part of India. The backwaters are the major part of Kerala tourism due to its enchanting aura which has captivated the hearts of millions. A cruise along the emerald backwaters on a houseboat is enough to mesmerize the traveler and make him come back for another holiday here. Some of the best known backwater cruises that one can take here are in the areas of Kovalam, Alappuhza, Cochin, Kumarakom, and Kettuvallam. These are the top listed places where the enchanting backwaters flow endlessly among the scenic backdrops and tranquility.

Other than the mesmerizing backwaters that captivate the traveler’s attention are the hills of Kerala. The lush green ...
... hills with widespread tea gardens are one of the most pleasing sights one can catch here. The weather too is an integral part of the charm that these hills exhibit. The cool weather with clouds floating at higher altitudes is a sight that is bound to get your attention. Some of the best known hill stations of this Southern land of India are Munnar hill station, Vagamon hills etc. these hill stations are a world and climate apart from the rest of tropical Kerala. The hills are serene and cool unlike the other parts of the state.

In Kerala beaches too play an important part in the beautification of the state. Some of the most well known beaches of the state are Alappuhza beach, Beykal beach, Beypore beach, Kovalam beach, Varkala beach, Ezhimala beach etc. These beaches are the pride and glory of the costal lines of Kerala. The soft sands, jutting cliffs, swaying palms, mesmerizing twilights and the awesome restaurants make the beaches beautiful and a well frequented place.

The temples that sanctify the state of Kerala should also be visited when in this state for a visit to Kerala without seeing the temple’s is an incomplete one. The architecture displayed in the temple buildings are marvelous and worthy of praise. The sculptures that adorn the temples here are carved so beautifully that one can’t but help wonder how they must have done it in the olden days without the help of technology. Some of the most revered temples here are Pazhaya Sreekanteswaram Temple, Attukal Devi Temple, Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple, Pazhavangadi Maha Ganapathi Temple etc.

The culture of Kerala has really been well preserved and is exhibited brilliantly in the dance and martial form. The dance form of Kathakali deals with the portrayal of the epic stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata with the help of facial expressions, dance moves and brilliant costumes. When in Kerala one must make it a point so see a demonstration of the dance form. Kalari is a form of martial arts that has been practiced since the ancient days and deals with the use of weapons and submission maneuvers. This too should be seen when here.

So come experience the magic of Kerala and leaved with mesmerizing memories to treasure.

Vijay Joshi is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tours related topics. He has authored many books on Kerala Ayurveda and Kerala Tourism Map. Find more information plz visit http://www.tourismkerala.org.in/