subject: Unique Aspects Of Tourism In Kerala [print this page] Situated on the tropical Malabar Coast in south western India, Kerala is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Tourism in Kerala is fast becoming a growing and flourishing industry.
Located on the tropical Malabar Coast of south western India, Kerala is fast running out to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by the National Geographic Traveller, it is also popularly known as Gods own country.
Ecotourism Initiatives
What make tourism in Kerala unique and distinct from others is the ecotourism initiatives taken by the state besides its unique culture and tradition. Also the varied demography of Kerala is a major attraction for the tourists and travellers arriving from different parts of the globe. That is why the growth rate of tourism in Kerala is 13.31% per annum just behind Tamil Nadu having 16% growth rate.
Aggressive Tourism Policies
State administration, especially the Kerala Tourism Development Department has been following an aggressive tourism development policy to promote tourism in Kerala. In addition it has also become one of the favourite destinations for almost every India tour operator because of unique attractions for the tourists offered by the state. That is why in 2010 and in 2011 around 66-70 million visitors visited Kerala.
Interesting Facts about Tourism in Kerala
Some of the most interesting facts about tourism in Kerala are as follows.
It is the city of Kochi that ranks first in terms of the total number of international as well as domestic visitors to Kerala. Greatest attraction there are Kerala houseboats that plies on the tranquil backwaters, one of the most famous locations in Kerala.
Other backwater locations are Vembanad Lake, Alapuzha, and Kumarakom.
Other most popular attractions in the state include the exotic sea beaches of Kovalam, Cherai as well as Varkala.
Other tourist Places in Kerala include hill stations like resorts in Munnar, Nelliampathi, Ponmudi, Vagamon, and Wayanad and the canals like Alleppey, Punnamada, and Kumarakom etc.
Enjoying Exotic Holidays in Kerala
Making the Kerala holidays tour highly enjoyable, one can consider not only the hill stations, backwaters, sea beaches, but also various other points of interests in the state like the Padmanabahapuram Palace, Mattancherry Palace, Hill Palace, hundreds of different large and small temples, historical sites and art and craft centres.
Unique Aspect of Tourism in Kerala
One of the most important tourism agenda in Kerala are ecologically sustained tourism that focuses on local culture and heritage. Kerala is very rich in natural resources and wildlife and provides ample sources of enjoyment for nature lovers. However, the best aspect of tourism in Kerala is its eco-friendly tourism that is unique in character. Traditional tourism has many adverse affects and eco-friendly tourism can provide some of the best results for the environment around.
Visitors will find the hospitality and people of Kerala very friendly. In addition; the accommodation and transport facilities in Kerala are great and a tourist or traveller will never be inconvenienced due to want of any of these.
