Holidays in Kerala
Kerala is like a mural etched with the golden hands of the maker. Such are the blessings of nature Kerala endowed with, that it is fondly called God’s own country.
Lovingly called the evergreen paradise on earth, Kerala is situated in the Malabar Coast of South India between the towering Western Ghats and the beguiling Arabian Sea.
Pristine beaches fringed by the swaying coconut trees, mist covered hill stations, breathtaking backwaters, exotic flora and fauna, picturesque landscape and fascinating art forms – the attractions that make Holidays in Kerala memorable are multiple.
No Kerala holiday is complete without savoring its backwaters. Backwaters are the unique product of Kerala that is found nowhere else in the world. It is a complex network of manmade and natural canals and inlets, estuaries of over forty rivers and five lakes. The backwaters make for stunning landscape with shores marked by abodes, heavenly coconut trees, emerald flora and lush green paddy fields, fishing nets and various activities of life; and backwaters lined by water flowers especially water lilies. Alleppey, Kochi, Kollam and Kumarakom are the main points of Backwater tourism.
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Houseboats are the main attraction of the backwater tourism. Houseboats are luxurious and are the modern day transformation of the erstwhile Kettuvallams, used once as the medium of transport rice and other essential materials required for the day life from cities to the town and villages. But now they are the modern day wonderments that have become the main attraction of tourism in kerala and favorites of tourists who come for holidays in Kerala.
Houseboats came with thatched roofs over wooden hulls to offer protection from elements of nature. Although the form remains unaltered, Houseboats are two to three storied affairs with one to five bedrooms, Apart from sleeping space, dining space and sit out open on all sides, from where the exquisite charm of Backwaters can be savored, are included. Houseboats are well furnished and are clubbed with all the modern day facilities, generators for full time air conditioning and spacious bed for a good night sleep. A crew including a cook accompanies the guests.
Holidays in Kerala are not only about enjoying a houseboat cruise, but there are lots more to experience. Kerala has so many picturesque beaches among which the prominent beaches of Kerala are Kovalam, Cherai, Varkala, Kappad, Muzhappilangad and Bekal. Out of which, Kovalam is the more famous. Formed by three crescent shaped beaches, Kovalam is situated in the southern part of Kerala. The beaches of Kovalam are ideal for sun bathing and various water sports and activities. There are coral reefs as well as tourists can also enjoy thrilling and lifetime experience snorkeling and underwater view.
The main hill stations of Kerala are Munnar, Wayanad, Devikulam, Idduki, Peermade, and Ponmudi. Munnar is the renowned of them all. Situated at one thousand and six hundred meters high, this gorgeous paradise is blessed with salubrious climate. With its stunning views, Munnar is apt for trekking and mountain biking. The accommodation facilities on offer are also high class.
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