“God’s own country”- the sobriquet Kerala has rightfully earned makes it a paradise worth visiting on land. Kerala has earned world-wide fame for housing all things beautiful in its vast unexplored land. The mesmerizing beauty of Kerala, the mystical charm of its hill stations, the glimmering line of its horizon, the shallow safe beaches, the winding roads, the mind blowing backwaters, the confounding lagoons, the vast stretch of swaying coconut palms- to sum it up Kerala is land with many places hidden that have been explored and some getting explored. There are so many places in the world that grow to fame and then lose their charm but the Places to tour in Kerala are different. The popularity of Kerala has been continually growing and it has been listed as one of the places that’s a must visit before you die as per a survey conducted by leading travel site and channel.
Places to tour in Kerala
Kerala sets a perfect base for any kind of holiday tour. Honeymoon tour, Backwater cruise, adventure tour, sightseeing so on and so forth. There are so many places to visit and explore in Kerala that you will need to make repeat visits to explore all that Kerala houses in its belly.
Famous for its fishing nets and Jew town Cochin is a prime commercial city that attracts domestic and international travelers for some shopping, pilgrimage and commercial trips- Munnar continues to be a hotspot destination for honeymoon, leisure and adventure travelers. The winding roads, the misty evenings, the towering mountains, the aromatic tea plantations, a cycle ride and an energizing trek and more will give you just the right amount of break you need from you holiday.
- Visit the Ayemenem village of Kumarakom that placed Kumarakom on the world map of fame. The village played a pivotal role in being the backdrop for the best seller book by Arundhati Roy – “God of small things”. The calm backwaters of Kumarakom and the houseboat cruises on these waters offer you an experience that’s out of the world. Connecting to Alleppey the cruises often vary from a half hour boat rides to a leisure tour of Kumarakom-Kollam- Alleppey.
- A backwater cruise will offer you a breathtaking scenic imagery of life on the banks of the Vembanad, the water lagoons, the swaying coconut palms, the hide and seek of the sun rays, children taking a dive into the lake, men catching fish and you taking a canoe ride to the canals and indulging in some shopping, buying products sold by the local oarsmen on their Kettuvellams. The cruise on the backwater of Vembanad will transport you to a different world. The sighting of the migratory birds, the dinner under the moonlit sky, the morning cup of coffee and breakfast on the deck of the sailing houseboat is an experience that cannot be described in words but only experienced
The winding roads of Wayanad will take you to a land of virgin beauty, scenic imagery and unexplored destinations. Ideal for adventure lovers and romantic honeymooners Wayanad is a silent land with lot of hustle and bustle. The oxymoron used is to describe how many activities happen in this silent land yet all measures are taken to make sure the natural ambience of the land remains undisturbed. Trekking, Hiking, Summits, cycling and more Wayanad is not just another hill station but a hilly region with a difference.
Kerala has a gamut of places that will appeal to different kinds of travelers. Kerala tourism department has taken all the measures to make sure eco-tourism is promoted and responsible tourism is given upliftments to make sure the deserving people benefit from the profits of sustainable tourism.
