The south western India covers the beautiful and coastal state of Kerala. Over the years, Kerala has been widely and popularly accepted as the fastest growing tourism destination due to its natural scenario, exotic landmarks and exploratory assortments. ‘God’s Own Country’, that Kerala is rightly known as, surely cannot be missed out, if one is planning a holiday to discover the beauty that is true in nature.
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Kerala is known for its magnificent culture, fiestas, food, surroundings and pleasant locations. But the most significant reason of visiting Kerala is its tranquil beaches on the coast of the great Arabian Sea. The beaches of Kerala-Kovalam, Cherai, Nattika, Marari, Varkala and the only drive-in beach in India Muzhappilangad are destined with gold dust, crystal clear waters, palm trees and conventional beach resorts.
Kerala is honoured to possess the backwaters which are aligned around Allapuzha Kollam and Kumarakom. Vembanad Lake consists of the backwater set-up and there-by is the tourists’ favourite for boat races and other adventure sports.
The diverse state is the embellishment of water and mountains. The Western Ghats and crooked valleys spectators large tea gardens, high ranges and numerous hill stations like Munnar, Peermade, Wayanad, Ponmudi and others.
The silence of Kerala is enhanced by the racket of wild habitats. The Wildlife of Kerala is the ornament of its exotic enchantment that consists of wide range of forests, plantations, national parks like The Silent Valley National Park and rare animals like Indian Sloth Bear, Asian Elephant, Bengal Tiger, Giant Squirrel, Grey Wolf, Boar, Indian Porcupine and Nilgiri Tahr among the well-known ones. The Kingfisher, Woodpecker, Oriental Bay Owl, Pea fowl, Indian Cormorant and Great Hornbill adheres the hovering diversity. The anguished thick forests witness the spectacular reptiles and amphibians like King Cobra, Python, Chameleons, Grass Frogs and Viper.
The Dravidian historic nature of Kerala is rich in culture. Amidst the city of Kochi and Malyalam Film Industry, Waterfalls like Athirapilly, Monuments built by the Portuguese, French, Jews and the Arabs, ritualised arts like Kalaripayattu, dance forms like Kathakali, Thayyam, Poorakali and Mohiniaattam, the largest gathering of women- Attukal Pongala, St. Mary’s Forane Church, the art form such as Kerala Murals, Canals on Alleppey,  Resorts at Munnar, Nelliampathi, ancient sites like Mattancherry Palace, Padmanabhapuram Palace,Paradesi Synagogue and Guruvayur holds the special attention of the tourists extending from various places.
The celebrations here are remarkable. Onam- the festival of Snake Boat Races, Puli Kali and the rain flowers is a joyous harvest carnival for the keralites (people of Kerala). Besides, Sivarathri, Parumala Perunnal and Marakadu Perunnal are also some of the major festivals celebrated in Kerala.
The rich delicious cuisine of Kerala has all kinds of sea foods like sea fish and crabs, variety of meats and toddy liquor.
Kerala is definitely a place to visit and treasure its solitaries. Explore the foliage and the colorful picture of the Kerala legacy. Step in with an apprehensive drive and take home the wonderful trademarks of the Kerala’s delight.
