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Kerala Tourism
Kerala - Gods own country is a land hand picked by the National Geographic Traveler as one of the 10 paradises in the world. Kerala is a long stretch of enchanting greenery in the South West Coast of India. The tall exotic Coconut palm dominates the landscape. The sea, backwaters, lakes and waterfalls 30% of Kerala landscape is dominated by water.
Area: 38,863 Sq.Km
Population: 31,841,374
Literacy rate: 98%
International Airports: Trivandrum, Cochin, Calicut
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BEACHES
Kerala has a 600 km long shoreline and is known to have some of the best beaches in the world. The beaches of Kerala are beautiful, clean and dotted by the palms and coconut trees
Some well known beaches are: Kovalam, Marari Beach Village, Poovar, Varkala, Cherai, Bekal, Nileswaram, Fort Kochi & many more to explore & enjoy
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Kerala known as God's Own Country, is home to many rare and special forms of animal, bird as well as marine life. The wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala provide refuge to different forms of wildlife in Kerala and provide tourists with an opportunity to see these rare creatures in their natural surroundings. Some of the unique wild animals that tourists can see on tours of Kerala, with Kerala Backwater are elephants, Nilgiri Tahr, tigers, leopards, lion-tailed macaque, deer, monkeys, civet cats, squirrels including the Malabar giant squirrel. You can see different varieties of birds including woodpeckers, Malabar hornbills, kingfishers, cormorants, darters, plovers, and brahminy kites along the backwaters of Kerala.
Some well known wild life sanctuaries are: Periyar, Wayanad, Neyyar, Chinnar, Parmbikkulam, Thattekkadu, Eravikulam.
BACKWATERS
The lake Vembanad is largest stretch of Backwaters in Kerala measuring 83 kilometers length The lake Ashtamudi, significance, having eight arms, are the larger second stretch and are the passage to the backwaters.
Some well known backwaters for tourist are: Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kollam.
HILLSTATIONS
Much of kerala's exotic appeal is centered in the highland area of the western ghats. Rising to an average height of 1520 m, the tropical forests of the ghats house rich flora and fauna.
MUNNAR - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains- exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests - aroma of spice scented cool air - yes! Munnar has all these and more. It's the place you would love to visit - it's the place you would wish never to leave.
VAGAMON - 64 kms from Kottayam and 34 kms from Pala situated at an elevation of 1100 metres above sea level is a trekker's paradise. It is an ideal tourist spot surrounded by the greenery of tea gardens, beautiful meadows, deep puzzling valleys and dales
Some well known wild life sanctuaries are: Munnar, Vagamon, Thenmala, Wayanad, Peermede, Nelliyampathy.
AYURVEDA
Ayurveda believes in the treatment of not just the affected part, but the individual as a whole. Kerala's equable climate, natural abundance of forests (with a wealth of herbs and medicinal plants) and the cool monsoon season (June November) are best suited for Ayurveda's curative and restorative packages. Monsoon is the ideal time for Rejuvenation.
ART FORMS
Kerala is home to world famous art forms such as Kathakali, Mohiniyattom. Thousands from all over the world visit Kerala to see its beauty and relax.
Blue Land Tours & travels provides specialized kerala tour packages by combining the attractive places and exotic Resorts in Kerala. Information about Kerala Tourism, Kerala Tourist Places, Kerala vacation, Kerala Visit and these customised packages can be found at www.bluelandindia.com.
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