- About Kerala
Kerala has got many natural gifts that attracts tourist to this small and
beautiful state in South India. This site tells about some of the important
information that will be useful while on a tour to Kerala. The site provides
information on the major tourist destinations in Kerala. It also gives
information on various tourist destinations like Kerala hill stations, Temples
in Kerala, Churches in Kerala and other hot spots in Kerala.
- Kerala Hills
The hill stations of Kerala are the most perfect choice if you
want to getaway from the city noises, deadlines, stress, tension and
crowd. Decorated with meandering roads, ravishing rivulets, splendid
springs and wondrous waterfalls, these hill stations are really different
from other popular hill stations of India.
Some of the top hill stations in Kerala are given below :
- Munnar Hill Stations
- Peermade Hill Station
- Ponmundi Hill Station
- Idukki Hill Station
Munnar Hill Stations
Munnar hill station is situated at the confluence of three
mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathani & Kundala. The hills are
situated at an altitude of 5000 to 8000 Ft above sea level. This beautiful
hill station was once the summer resort of the British Government in South
India. Sprawling Tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, and
holiday facilities make this a popular resort town in India. Munnar also
has the highest peak in South India known as Anamudi with a height of 2695
m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking and other adventure activities.
The high ranges of Munnar were earlier known as Kannan Devan Hills,named
after a certain Kannan Devan,who had been land lord in the Anchanad Valley
on the eastern side of the district. The main cultivation crops in Munnar
are Tea and Coffee. Among the exotic flora that are found in the forests
and grasslands in Munar is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the
hills in the blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006 AD.
Peermade Hill Station
Peermade is a beautiful hill station in Idukki
district in Kerala. This exotic hill station 0is situated at 915 m above
sea level. Peermade is on the way to the famous Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary, which is home to a variety of wildlife species. Peermade has a
pleasant and was once the summer retreat of the Maharajas of Travancore.
Peermade is a cool hill resort with a lot to see and explore. In Peermade
one can find sprawling tea, cardamom, coffee, rubber and eucalyptus
plantations side by side with natural grasslands and pine forests which
makes this hill station more beautiful. One can visit various tea estates
and factories in and around Peermade town. The famous tea factories
plantations are Located in Pattumala. The Velamkanni Matha Church and the
flower garden are the other major attractions at Pattumala. The beautiful
waterfall at Peermade is another major attraction. Meloram, Nallathanni,
Panchalimedu and Valanjamkanam are amongst the major waterfalls at
Peermade. Peermade is also an important place for adventure loving people,
as there are many trekking trails which add to the pristine beauty of
Peermade. Peeru Hills, Kalthotti, Vagamon along with Karandakapara Hills,
Parunthupara and Memala offer excellent trekking routess. Cycling and
horse riding are the other adventure activities popular at Peermade. The
neares town to Peermade is Kuttikanam one have terrific trekking
opportunities.
Kerala
Backwaters

Backwater is usually a body of stagnant water connected to
a river. The backwaters of Kerala stretches over 1900km. Boat across these
tranquil stretches are an experience unique to Kerala. Large Kettuvalloms
(traditional country crafts over 60ft. in length) have been converted into
luxury houseboats for these cruises. The Backwaters in Kerala is one of
the major tourist attractions of this small and beautiful state.
The Kumarakom backwaters are stretched around the beautiful Vembanad lake
and is situated in the district of Kottayam. The lake an enchanting picnic
spot and is fastly developing as a backwater tourism destination which
provides boating, fishing and other entertainment.The Kumarakom Tourist
Village offers houseboat cruises. The beautiful lake comes alive during
the destival onam with spectacular snake boat races.The blue backwaters
and the surface of Vembanad Lake reflect the beauty of the azure sky. The
amazing shades of green vegetation, which includes mangroves, coconut
palms, and paddy fields cover the verdant countryside and is a mind
bogging sight.The nearest railway station to Kumarakom is at Kottayam,
which is 16 kms away. The Cochin International airport is 76 kms away from
Kumarakom. Kumarakom is also accesible to the other parts of the state by
road.
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Kerala Beaches

Kerala Beaches are so beutiful. The main Beaches of Kerala are :
- Kovalam Beach
- Varkala Beach
- Thanagasseri Beach
- Cheria Beach
- Tanur Beach
- Padinharekara Beach
- Beypore Beach
- Kappad Beach
- Kappakadavu Beach
Kerala Ayurveda

Ayurveda Resorts in Kerala provide treatments for ailments such as
arthritis, paralysis, obesity, sinusitis, migraine, premature ageing, skin
ailments etc. Ayurveda Resorts in Kerala cure detoxify and rejuvenate the
whole body system for curing the ailment and enable general fitness. The
health and fitness programs in the Ayurveda Resorts in Kerala are based on
Ayurvedic oil massages. These massages help in various ways such as
improving blood circulation, streamlining the body, building up immunity,
ridding the body of toxins and decreasing excess fat in the body etc.
Regular massages from Ayurveda Resorts in Kerala help protect against
ailments and rejuvenate the body to increase vigour and vitality. There
are several health resorts in India that offer Ayurvedic treatments.
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