subject: Kerala: Gods Own Country [print this page] If you want to embark on a heavenly tour just visit Kerala, Gods Own Country. Kerala is placed between the Arabian Sea waters on the west and Western Ghats on the east. The scenic land encompasses fantastic lagoons, forests, striking lifestyle, peaceful flow of Emerald waters, and calm shores of the beaches. The boutique hotels spread all around the state with their excellent service offer tourists an enthralling experience.
Kerala is one of the most favored tourist destinations in India. The boutique hotels in Kerala are among the best in the country and so are the 5 star hotel Kerala. As a tourist you will be treated with culture, festivities, natural beauty and diversity all around. To make sure you have an experience worth remembering make sure you visit the following places and stay in some of the luxury hotels Kerala
Thiruvanthapuram: It is also known as Trivandrum and is the state capital housing some of the luxury hotels Kerala and boutique hotels. You will witness the beauty of the historical monuments, long stretches of backwater and its rich cultural heritage. Make sure you visit Kovalam beach, Padmanabha Swamy temple and Kuthiramalika Palace Museum.
Alleppey: Famous for its backwaters this place was founded by Raja Keshawadasan in 1762. This is the most visited place in Kerala with a vast network of lakes, rivers and lagoons. Also, popularly known as the "Venice of the East" among the travelers this place is a home for wide variety of flora and fauna and bird life. You can stay in some of the luxurious houseboats or luxury hotels Kerala nearby
Munnar: This scenic town is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. It is a place of tea plantations, small towns and lanes with holiday facilities. The Neelakurinji flower which makes the hills go blue every twelve years is one of the major attractions here. Anamudi is another feature of this place and is the highest peak of South India being an ideal spot for trekking. Munnar has some best boutique hotels in Kerala for the tourists to stay
Kochi: Formerly known as Cochin is a major city and seaport is the second largest city in the state after the capital Thiruvananthapuram. Here you must visit Fort Cochin which is in the oldest part of the city and features Portuguese and Dutch colonial architecture, art galleries, churches, spice markets and the famous Chinese Fishing Nets. Visit the St. Francis Church which is the oldest church in India. The city is also famous for some of the best 5 star hotel Kerala.
Kumarakom: Another scenic place to visit in the state it is one of the most loved tourist places. The place is famous for the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary where you can spot local birds like the waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, heron, cormorant, moorhen, darter, brahminy kite and the duck, as well as the migratory Siberian crane. Other migratory birds spotted here are parrot, teal, lark and flycatcher.
