Kerala Tourist Destinations

Kerala Overview
Along the Western Ghats of India and abutted by the Arabian sea is located the beautiful state of Kerala. The place, sometime referred as God's Own Country, withholds an unmatched beauty in the southern part of the sub continent. Amidst the sprawling gardens and waterways are located the treasure lands of Kerala. The scene is dominated by landscapes and picturesque view of rivers fed by monsoons. Backwaters, laid out beaches abutting the Arabian Sea, hill stations, ancient temples, spicy treats and diverse culture is what makes the place stand out in the tourist map of India. With moderate tropical climate all favors seem to be going its way. The pleasant weather is a precursor of productivity and growth enjoyed by the region. Kerala is green, it is chilling and one peaceful destination in the Indian sub continent. Trivandrum, Kochi and Kozhikode.

Tourist Destinations
From time immemorial Kerala has been occupying a prominent space in the world tourist map. The place better known for trade and commerce withholds bounteous treasures that stood undiscovered until recently. For its alluring destinations the place was covered by the reputed National Geographic Traveller, as one of the 50 destinations in the world worth visiting. beautiful lakes, beaches and low lying hills.

Tourist destinations of Kerala stand par excellence, encompassing beautiful lakes, beaches, low lying hills and unforgettable countryside. The tourist destinations are spread at large in the state. These destinations are either grouped based on common features or according to their geographic location. In terms of features the destinations are categorized as Backwater Destinations, Beaches, Hill Stations, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Historic Places.

Alapuzzha wise the destinations are included as important cities, districts or townships. Some known destinations as such include Alappuzha, Kochi, Kollam, Kovalam, Kozhikode, Kumarakom, Munnar, Thekkady and Trivandrum. The backwater destinations include Alappuzha, Kochi, Kollam, Kozhikode and Kumarakom. Alappuzha and Kovalam, further, exist as beach resorts. Kumarakom is known for its bird sanctuary and Munnar as a popular hill resort. Amongst the popular destinations backwaters are the most sought-after by tourists. The entire state is a complete package, incorporating nature at its best. The major tourist destinations of Kerala include:

Trivandrum : Previously called Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala lies in the southwest coast of India. The major attractions of this historical city are Sree Padhmanabhaswamy temple, Kanakakunnu Palace, Govt. Museum, Vizhinjam and Veli lagoon.

Kochi : The port city of Kochi is regarded as the commercial capital of Kerala. Attractions of Kochi include Mattancherry Palace, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam city

Alappuzha : Also known as Alleppey, Alappuzha is another magnificent backwater destination of Kerala with facilities for boathouse cruises. The backwaters and Alappuzha beach are major attractions here.

Kollam : Situated on the banks of Ashtamudi lake, Kollam is one great place at Kerala. The Thirumullavaram Beach further attracts the attention of the tourists at Kollam.

Kovalam : Some 13 kms south of the capital city lies this beautiful town. The beaches located in the region are among the best in Kerala.

Kozhikode : Kozhikode, with its excellent beach and biological diversity is one of the best places in Kerala. The place features several middle age communities that settled in this town.

Munnar : Munnar is a serene hill station perched in the Kannan Devan hills. The hill station located at an altitude of about 1524 kms provides for an excellent health resort and an adventurous tour.

Kumarakom : Kumarakom is yet another beautiful place featuring backwaters and lush paddy fields. The bird sanctuary established here forms a popular attraction.

Thekkady : Bordering Tamil Nadu state, Thekkady is a wonderful destination in the state of Kerala. The famous Periyar Lake and Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, which constitutes the prized attractions are located here.

	Best of Kerala (11 Days) Features : Starting from Cochin, the package provides the touch and feel of major tourist attractions. The sojourn is accompanied with tours to the famous hill stations, beaches, historic places and backwaters of Kerala. Places to be visited include Cochin, Periyar, Munnar, Kumarakom, Kovalam and more.

	Kerala Vacation Package (10 Days) Features : Kerala Vacation Package provides a customized tour to spend vacations at some prized attractions of Kerala. The tour emphasizes on leisure and provides for guided city tours including that of famous city Mumbai. The destinations covered by the tour are Cochin, Kumarakom, Periyar, Kovalam and Mumbai.

Kerala Backwater Tour (10 Days) Features : The tour is an ideal way of spending the vacations at Kerala backwater destinations. The package provides for a complete experience at famous lakes and lagoons of Kerala. Cruises, boat rides, city exploration and beach leisure are some of the events covered in the tour. It is an extensive tour of some selected destinations like Cochin, Periyar, Kumarakom and Kovalam.

Kerala Spice Trail (16 Days) Features : This extended tour provides for a mix of adventure and leisure. The tour showcases important tourist destinations of Kerala encompassing hill stations, beaches, plantations lands, backwaters and more. Local city tours, adventurous treks, cruises and leisure at beach are some of the events covered in the tour. The destinations covered include Trivandrum, Munnar, Madurai, Thekkady, Cochin, Alleppey and Kovalam.

Kerala and Tropical India (14 Days) Features : The tour package offers a complete road expedition of some renowned places in Kerala. The tour package provides for a more close encounter with the local population, culture and traditional beauty of the place. The rides along the Western Ghats puts through popular destinations like Madras, Mysore, Ooty, Guruvayoor, Cochin, Varkala and Kovalam. There is much adventure to be had during the entire tour.

	Captivating Kerala (08 Days) Features : The tour features some selected places in the state of Kerala. It is a complete leisure trip at destinations including Cochin, Periyar, Kumarakom and Marari Beach. The package incorporates activities like boat safari, sunset cruise, bird watching and beach activities.

India and the Tropical South (15 Days) Features : An extensive tour through popular attractions of Kerala, capturing the beauty and experience of backwaters, spice towns, hill stations, wildlife and some popular shrines. The tour features most of the destinations of Kerala, with the exception of Madurai. The destinations covered include Quilon, Alleppey, Cochin, Munnar, Madurai, Periyar, Kumarakom and Kovalam.