subject: Holiday In Kerala - A Great Experience To Cherish For Lifetime [print this page] Kerala, also called the Gods Own Country, is a vacationers paradise. It has lots to offer its visitors. It attracts vacationers from all over the world and never fails to lure them with its beauty, greenery, serenity and a number of fascinating attractions. Unique cultural and geographical features have made Kerala one of the most prominent holiday destinations in India.
The most enticing feature of holiday in Kerala is its beautiful palm-fringed beaches. The state is home to some of the finest beaches and beach resorts in the world. Beaches here are endowed with superb beauty of nature and amazing serenity; and thus they offer truly right ambiance for peaceful vacation. Kovalam, Varkala, Cherai, Kochi, Alleppey, Poovar, Mararikulam, Beypore, Bekal, etc are some of the famous names for beach holiday destinations in the state.
Kovalam is the most popular beach town in the state. It is located at the very short distance of only 13 km from Trivandrum, the capital city of the state. There are many beach resorts in and around Kovalam which provide excellent accommodation facilities for vacationers. There are also some ayurvedic parlors & resorts and recuperation & regeneration resorts in and around Kovalam. Such resorts provide a wide variety of herbal body massages and ayurvedic treatments for tourists. Just 3 km away from this famous beach town there is the sea port of Vizhinjam. Vizhinjam is famous for old Hindu temples, magnificent churches and a mosque. Swimming, sunbathing, sunset viewing, water sports, etc are some exciting activities you can enjoy here.
Varkala beach is not only known for beach activities and but also for its religious significance. There is a 2000 year old Janardana Swami Temple at this famous beach town which is a significant Vaishnavaite shrine in India and is often referred to as Dakshin Kashi (Benaras of South). Kappil Lake, Anjengo Fort, Varkala Tunnel, Sivagiri Mutt Ashram, Sarkara Devi Temple, Kaduvayil Juma Masjid, health resorts, etc are attractions for tourists here.
Poovar and Mararikulam are known for world-class health resorts and beach resorts. Cherai, Kappad and Alleppey beaches will also fascinate you with their serene and scenic beauty. Thus, it is but obvious that holiday in Kerala will be truly mesmerizing as you will spend your days at some of the finest beaches and beach resorts of the world.
Apart from beautiful beaches, Kerala hills & backwaters are also popular among tourists and vacationers. There are many hill stations and backwater destinations which can be attractions of your Kerala tours package for vacation.
