The God’s own country beckons with its natural embellishments - breath-taking green belts, backwater bodies, hill stations, wildlife and ayurveda. The long stretches of golden beaches appeal to both the young and old while the waterfalls complement the arboreal beauty of the land. The pilgrimage sites of Kerala and the historical edifices are testaments to its rich culture and heritage.
A tour to Kerala on most occasions takes off in Calicut. It is interesting to know what to expect once you land in the traditional capital of northern Kerala. The Dolphin’s Point is where you get to see dolphins have a ball in the open seas. The Calicut Beach, Thali Temple and Kappad Beach are the other major attractions there. The next stopover would be Wayanad where the splendid Chembra Peak is known to heal and rejuvenate the tired and weary. On the other hand, the Pookot Lake and the Soochipara waterfalls hold promise to make it a memorable experience while the Edakkal caves continue to be of great interest to the archeologists. Following which Kochi awaits to be discovered where the Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue and the Mattancherry Palace constitute the major attractions.
From there, you can head off to Munnar, the gateway to the hills and their magic. The Eravikulam National Park, Shola forests offer an opportunity to feast on natural beauty and nature watching. Next up is Thekkady, the land of the Periyar wildlife sanctuary. Catch on a first hand view of the wild elephants, Nilgiri Langur, Sambar Deer, Wild Bison etc. Proceed further to Kumarakom where the Bird Sanctuary houses the cuckoo, wild duck, egrets, darters, herons, teal and the water fowl.
You can then enjoy a houseboat ride across the magnificent backwater bodies of Kerala. Staying overnight aboard a Kettuvallam as the houseboat is known as, is a unique experience in itself. Varkala is a beach lovers’ paradise and a must visit to experience the beauty endowed by nature- rocky cliffs, wonderful view of the endless oceans and the lashing waves on the seashore. The Kovalam beach is the most famous frequented by the tourists. Trivandrum and finally, Kanyakumari are the tipping point of your Kerala tour.
Customized Kerala packages tours are quite popular among tourists from all over the country and abroad while holidays in Kerala are considered to be the zenith of relaxation and healing. Ayurveda is an exponent of Kerala which is known to cure the natural way.
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