Tourism Places In Kerala -
Tourist Attractions in Kerala
Kerala, in southwestern India is a very popular
tourist destination. Tourists from all over the world travel to Kerala to enjoy
an Indian holiday on the beaches, backwaters and hills of Kerala. Traveler's
come to see Kerala's wildlife sanctuaries, historic cities and temples. Stressed
out urban dwellers rejuvenate themselves at the ayurveda spas and resorts in
Kerala. On their Indian Holiday they discover why Kerala is truly "God's own
country."
Some of the Tourist Attractions in Kerala are:
Thiruvananthapuram:The capital of Kerala,
was earlier called Trivandrum and is known for its mild climate. The Sri
Ananthapadmanabhaswamy temple, the Sri Chitra Art gallery, palaces of the family
of the Maharajas of Travancore, museums and the beautiful Kovalam beach not far
away, make Trivandrum a pleasant Indian holiday destination.
Kochi: Known as the "Queen of the Arabian
Sea" Kochi (Cochin) is a busy port city, which is known for the Chinese fishing
nets in its harbor, the Jewish synagogue, St Francis Church, the Dutch Palace at
Matancherry, Fort Cochin and the Santa Cruz Basilica. Cochin harbor is also an
attractive sight with ships, people and tourists coming together to ensure
there's never a dull moment.
Kovalam Beach: Rated among the best
beaches in the world, Kovalam beach is situated 18 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
You can enjoy sunbathing on the sandy beach, or swimming in the Arabian Sea.
There are also facilities for water sports such as surfing, jet skiing, water
skiing and catamaran rides.
Backwaters: The backwaters of Kerala, are
calm palm-fringed waterways that connect villages along the coast, particularly
around Allapuzha. You can enjoy a cruise on a traditional houseboat or
Kettuvallom into a serene world of quiet water and greenery interrupted only by
the sound of rippling water and birdcalls.
Alappuzha: Some of the most scenic Kerala
backwaters are to be seen near this town of the coast of Kerala, India.
Allapuzha is the venue for the annual snake boat races held during the Onam
festival, where teams compete for the Nehru Gold Cup. The event is a popular
tourist attraction where crowds gather to cheer their favorite teams.
Kumarakom: This group of islands in Vembanad
Lake is an out of this world destination. The beauty of the swaying palm trees,
green paddy fields, waterways and the sound of birdsong from the nearby bird
sanctuary makes an Indian Holiday at Kumarakom, truly unforgettable.
Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resorts: Ayurveda,
which has been practiced in India for centuries, as a traditional system of
healing and rejuvenation, is now known worldwide. Tourists come to Kerala from
across the world to experience the benefits of ayurvedic massage therapy, which
involves treating the body with oils made from medicinal herbs.
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