The Charm and Splendor of Kerala

From the space station, you would be able to see only the green expanse on the South West tip of the Indian Sub continent. This land is known for its coconut trees, lush green fields, spices and the suave beaches still untouched by the human encroachments like other states.

Kerala is known for its spices since long, when Vasco Da Gama landed in Calicut from Portugal. The culture of Kerala is a mix of Portuguese, Chinese, Arab and Dutch. Many explorers first landed in Kerala and then came to know about the existence of India. The influence of these cultures is visible in the Mosques of Malabar, the Baroque Churches in Cochin and the architecture of Hindu temples that are found all over Kerala. Yet Kerala maintains an individuality of its own.

Charms of Kerala State

Thiruvananthapuram

The capital city Thiruvananthapuram is the official head quarter of Kerala State; Thiruvananthapuram has the famous Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The city also has an excellent museum which is set in an enjoyment park.

Kerala Beach Kovalam

The beach of Kovalam is the most popular tourist destination for foreign and domestic tourists. It is about 16 kilometres from the city of Thiruvananthapuram. Thiruvananthapuram itself has gained popularity among tourists because of Kovalam.

Cochin

History speaks of Cochin seafaring trade centre for many centuries . The constructions alongside the beaches tell us about Dutch and Portuguese settlers. The city also has a small Jew Town with its conserved churches on the other hand Tripunathura is lined with traditional houses that boast of central courtyards.

Cochin is also famous for its backwaters along the costal lagoons. The largest backwater is the Vembanad Lake which stretches through 3 towns and ends into the sea near Kochi Port.

Alleppey

This city is the path to the interior waterways. The traditional houseboats called kettuvallom are gaining popularity among tourists. Tourists can explore the panoramic beauty and enjoy the hidden images of the remarkable rural life of Kerala while cruising through the small canals to see the paddy fields and villages. Allepey tourism Development Co-operative Society guides these cruises. The other backwaters are Vembanad Lake and Astamudi Lake. Backwater tours are conducted around Allappuzha, Kollam and Kottayam. The various cruises available from Allepey are to Kottayam which is 29 kilometers away and runs for 3.5 hours and to Ernakulam it is 29 kilometres and takes 8 hours. The cruise from this place to Champakulam is 16 kilometers ride and it takes 1.5 hours.

Varkala

This is around 41 kilometers from Thiruvananthapuram. The place is known for mineral springs and spa. The famous Shree Janardhana Swamy temple is around 2000 years old. The place also boasts of nature care centers which is famous with tourists.

Prestigious Beaches of Kerala

Kerala is known for its impressive beaches. Beaches are known for yoga, transcendental meditation and health activities. These beaches also provide activities like yachting, deep water diving and motorboat riding. The famous beaches are Kovalam, the Shanghumukham beach, Pallikere Beach and the Kappad Beach,

Ayurveda

Kerala is developing in health tourism with hospitals, health resorts, and nature cure federations. The forests provide the medicinal herbs that aid in Ayurveda treatment. The enjoyable rainy season and the lush green forests are the best remedies for any treatment given by Ayurveda. The treatments that have gained popularity are Sirovasthi ,Pizhichil, Vasthi,Njavarakizhi, and Abhyangam. Ayurveda has gained popularity because of no side effects. Its popularity with foreign tourists is increasing day by day.