Friday, December 7, 2012

Explore Kerala


If you travel in Kerala, you are in second heaven of India after Kashmir. Kerala is God’s own country where nature rules over all! Kerala is land of elephants and tigers. It’s also land of rich cultures and traditions. It’s favorite choice of travelers around the globe. Kerala is also known as Keralam, one of Indian state situated in south west. The most popular tourist attractions in the state are beaches, backwaters and hill stations.



Must visit if you are in Kerala… 

  • Munnar-The Kashmir of the South 
  • Thekkady-Showcase of the Wildlife of Kerala 
  • Kumarakom-Haven of Serenity 
  • Wayanad-Nature at her most beautiful self 
  • Vagamon-Enchanted Meadows 
  • Kollam-The land of Cashews 
  • Anathapuri-The land of the Kings (Tiruvananthpuram) 
  • Cochin-The Queen of Arabia (Gateway of South India) 
  • Thrissur-The cultural capital of Kerala 
  • Agastyakoodam-the abode of biodiversity 

Popular beaches
  • Kovalam 
  • Varkala 
  • Kappad 
  • Muzhappilangad 
  • Bekal 

Popular hill stations at:
  • Munnar 
  • Wayanad 
  • Wagamon 
  • Peermade 
  • Nelliampathi 
  • Ponmudi
Kerala's ecotourism destinations include 12 wildlife sanctuaries and two national parks: Periyar Tiger Reserve, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, and Eravikulam National Park are the most popular among them. (Wikipedia)

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