Kerala, a state situated on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by the National Geographic Traveler, Kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives. Its unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography, has made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
In the decades that followed, Kerala Tourism was able to transform itself into one of the nice holiday destinations in India. The tag line Kerala- God's Own Country was adopted in its tourism promotions and became a global superbrand.
Munnar is One of the most popular hill stations in India, Located at 1600 Mts above sea level. Munnar is located on the Western Ghats, situated in the Idukkidistrict. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, which is 140 km away. Munnar a popular tourist destination with large expanse of tea plantations, forests, wild life, valleys and mountains.
Athirappilly Falls is situated in Thrissur district and Located on the west-flowing Chalakudy River near the Vazhachal Forest Division and the Sholayar ranges.This 80ft high famous waterfall starts calmly from the high ranges and crashes down through gorges overhung with trees.
Alappuzha (Alleppey) is situated 62 kilometres to the south of Kochi and 155 kilometres north of Trivandrum. A town with picturesque canals, backwaters, beaches, and lagoons, it was described as the one of the places known as "Venice of the East" by Lord Curzon. Alleppey is an important tourist destination in India.
Kovalam is one of the finest beach resort and is globally acclaimed for its scenic beauty, un-spoilt surrounding, pristine water and the heavenly ambiance surround by the swaying coconut trees. Kovalam has three beaches(Lighthouse Beach, Hawah Beach and Samudra Beach) separated by rocky outcroppings in its 17 km coastline.
Thekkady is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in the KeralaThekkady is enchanting as the road winds through tranquill countryside, rich plantations & thick jungles. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread across 777 km2 (300 sq mi), of which 360 km2 (140 sq mi) is thick evergreen forest. The Wild Life Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charm of the park.
Wayanad, the green paradise is nestled among the mountains of the Western Ghats, forming the border world of the greener part of Kerala. Clean and pristine, enchanting and hypnotizing, this land is filled with history and culture. Located at a distance of 76 km. from the sea shores of Kozhikode, this verdant hill station is full of plantations, forests and wildlife. Wayanad hills are contiguous to Mudumalai in Tamil Nadu and Bandhipur in Karnataka, thus forming a vast land mass for the wild life to move about in their most natural abode.
Kumarakom is a popular tourism destination located near the city of Kottayam (16 kilometres ), in Kerala, India, famous for its backwater tourism. It is set in the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake which is the largest lake in the state of Kerala. Kumarakom is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a noted bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit. The Vembanad Lake, the largest backwater in Kerala, is habitat for many marine and freshwater fish species and it teems with Karimeen (Pearl spot), shrimp and prawns. The bird sanctuary extends over 14 acres (57,000 m²), and came into existence following preservation efforts from the government. It is a very beautiful place to live. It is a major tourist attraction.
Fort Kochi is a region in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, India. This is part of a handful of water-bound regions toward the south-west of the mainland Kochi, and collectively known as Old Kochi or West Kochi. Adjacent to this is Mattancherry.Kochi was a fishing village in the Kingdom of Kochi in the pre-colonial Kerala.
Thiruvananthapuram (or Trivandrum) is the capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's distinguished by its British colonial architecture and many art galleries. It's also home to Puthenmalika Palace, adorned with carved horses and displaying collections related to the Travancore royal family, whose regional capital was here from the 18th-20th centuries.