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Kerala is famous for its cultural legacy and is a major center of tourist attraction in India. Charming backwaters, sparkling palm fringed beaches, blue waters, green carpeted rolling hills, and lush green woods add to Kerala’s beauty. These endowments of Nature have earned Kerala the name “Gods own country.” Kerala is known for its ancient culture and the state is a model for religious harmony and tolerance.
The hill stations of Kerala, famous for their verdant beauty coupled with scenic landscape, offer an unforgettable experience for the tourists. The major hill stations in Kerala are Munnar, Wayanad, Ponmudi, and Wagamon among others. Munnar is the one of the most beautiful and much sought after hill stations in Kerala, and former summer getaway for the British in the South India. This place is famous for rich tea plantations, scenic views and exciting trekking paths.
Kochi is an important city, also known as the spice city. A major harbor city, Kochi has a multi-cultural heritage due to the subsequent invasions by the Dutch, Portuguese and British. Traces of these invasions are seen in heritage buildings including the Dutch Palace, Christian Cathedral, and the Jewish Synagogue. Kochi is also famous for its unique Chinese nets.
Alappuzha is one of the major backwater destinations in Kerala, the others being Kochi, Kumarakom, Kollam and Trivandrum. Houseboat trips along the backwaters are a major attraction. Kerala is also famous for its wildlife resorts and dazzling beaches. Thekkady is a popular wildlife centre and hill station where one can enjoy the sight of wild animals in their natural habitat. The beaches in Kerala include those in Alappuzha, Beypore, Fort Kochi, Varkala, and Kovalam.
Kerala’s tradition and glorious heritage is reflected through attractive art forms such as Kathakali, an ancient dance form performed in the temples of Kerala. Other impressive dance varieties are Mohiniyattom and Chakyarkoothu. Nehru Boat Race and Aranmula Vallomkali are two popular boat races held in Kerala. A number of tourists visit Kerala for quality ayurvedic treatment. Tourists can also opt for medicated steam bath, rejuvenation massage and slimming programmes at reputable ayurvedic spas. |
