What makes Kerala a popular tourist destination?
Beaches, Backwaters, Greenery, Hills, Rivers, Monuments and equable climate make the state of Kerala. It is one of the most popular destinations in India. Kerala is a small state that lies on the Malabar Coast of south-west India.
It is a land of great natural beauty. Kerala is often referred to as “God’s own country”. The word Kerala means “the land of coconuts”, and during your trip to Kerala, you are for sure going to notice this all around.
Kerala is a beautiful state endowed with palm-lined beaches, plantation covered hills, thick jungles, soothing back waters, aromatic hill stations, rich flora and fauna, heritage temples and ruins, ayurveda rejuvenating therapies, a divine cuisine rich culture etc. all these attractions of Kerala are unmatched. It is a destination of a lifetime.
Sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and Western Ghats, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia.
Kerala is known for its ecotourism initiatives. The beaches at Kovalam, Cherai, Muzhappilangad and Bekal, the hills of Munnar, Wayanad, Wagamonthe, Peermade, Nelliampathi and Ponmudi, the flora and fauna at national parks and wildlife sanctuaries at Periyar, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary and Eravikulam National Park are major attractions.
The backwaters region, which comprises an extensive network of interlocking rivers, lakes, and canals that center on Alleppey, Kollam, Kumarakom, and Punnamada also see heavy tourist traffic. Heritage sites, such as the Padmanabhapuram Palace and the Mattancherry Palace, are also visited.
Cities such as Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram are popular centers for their shopping and traditional theatrical performances respectively. The main pilgrim tourist spots of Kerala are Sabarimala Temple, Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Padanilam Parabrahma Temple, Chettikulangara Temple, Vadakumnathan Temple, Guruvayoor Temple, Sarkara Devi Temple, Malayattor Church and Parumala Church.
Kerala, the tropical paradise, is a place a tourist can not afford to miss.