subject: The Paradise Of Kerala Tourism [print this page] THE PARADISE OF KERALA TOURISM THE PARADISE OF KERALA TOURISM
Kerala, also known as Gods Own Country is one of the most popular destinations in India. National Geographic Traveler recommends Kerala as one of the ten paradises in the world a tourist must visit. Kerala is also famous for Eco-tourism and also its culture and traditions make Kerala and its people very unique. Tourism industry in Kerala is a major contribution to the state revenue.
Major attractions in Kerala are beaches, backwaters, mountain ranges and wildlife sanctuaries. Popular attractions include beaches at kovalam, cherai and vadakara. Lake resorts around Vembanad lake, kumarakam and Alapuzha. Hill stations and resorts at Munnar, Waynad, Vagamon and Ponmudi and national parks and wild life sanctuaries at Periyar and Eravikulam National Park. The Backwater region includes Alleppey, Kumarakom and Punnamada. Kerala has famous Heritage famous sites like Padmanabhapuram Palace, Hill Palace, Mattancherry Palace.
Tourism in festival season is very remarkable. Onam is the major festival in Kerala. There are no: of other major festivals in Kerala like Thrissur Pooram, Chettikulangara Bharani, Shivarathri, Parumala Perunanal, Manarkadu Perunnal. Medical tourism is another attraction in Kerala tourism where treatment like Ayurveda and Sidha is world famous. Kerala is very rich in its culture and is mainly Dravidian in Origin. There are many cultural arts like Koodiyattom, Kathakali, Kerala natanam, Koothu, Mohiniattam, thullal, padayani, theyyam, chanittu nadakom, oppana and kalaripayattu which are very famous.
Religious diversity is very unique in Kerala. Major religious groups include Hindus, Christians and Islam and Minorities includes Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism and Buddhism. The connection and harmony with the rest of the world has resulted in having many famous temples, churches and mosques. The Jewish Synagogue in kochi is the oldest Synagogue in the commonwealth of nations. There are other pilgrims tourism attractions includes Guruvayur, Sabarimala, Malayatoor, St. Mary's Forane (Martha Mariam) Church Kuravilangad.
The apt place for the honeymooners in South-India is Kerala, just because of its scenic beauty which makes it so special for the couples. The major advantage is that we cant see anywhere in India, from hill station to the beaches, it takes only one hour drive. Moreover, Kerala has numerous wildlife sanctuaries and national parks and also the backwaters. By viewing the beauty, it is very interesting for boat rides and houseboat for longer overnight cruise. Hill stations in Kerala are covered with dense tea and spice plantations. It would be a trilling experience for adventure seekers as one can indulge in trekking, mountain climbing and other forms of adventure sports. A visit to Gods own country Kerala will be a memorable experience to all the tourists.
