Kerala Travel Guide
Guide To Kerala, India Travel
Kerala, referred to as the 'Venice of the East' by tourists from all over the world, is a state in South India of immense natural beauty. Kerala enjoys unique geographical features with Arabian Sea in the west and a numerous beautiful lakes that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations of India. This backwater country, sheltered with vast network of lakes, lagoons and freshwater rivers and some unique animal and bird life, presents a unique natural beauty. It is a world renowned backwater tourist destination and is famous for its beautiful beaches, boat races, marine products and coir industry.
Cruising along the backwaters is perhaps the only way to discover the real Kerala. The backwaters are the only links between isolated villages and populated towns and act as the vital waterway for transport of goods and people.
Destination Kerala
Kerala is the land of Ayurveda, the Science of medicine focused on the prevention of body ailments besides their treatment and a complete naturalistic system.
Kerala, with its calm and tranquil streches of backwaters, lush green hill stations, exotic wild life, beautiful waterfalls, sprawling plantations and paddy fields, magical festivals, enchanting at forms, historic and cultural monuments and exotic cuisines offers the most unforgettable and unique experience.
Beaches in Kerala
The clean sand and rows of palm trees add to the magical beauty of the beaches of Kerala.
Kovalam Beach
Kovalam is a beautiful fishing village with a sea resort, the one of its kind in Kerala. It consists of three small beaches.
Shanmugham Beach
Shanmugham is a very famous and one of the most popular beaches in Kerala with an indoor recreation club, children's traffic training park and a restaurant in the shape of a star.
Papanasam Beach
Papanasam, meaning 'Destroyer of the sins', is a holy beach with gushes of mineral water springs coming out from the cliffs bordering the beach. These mineral water springs are known for their medicinal qualities.
Alleppey Beach
Alleppey beach with a long stretch of shore laden by dense palm groves presents a picturesque landscape.
Kappad Beach
Kappad beach is the historic beach where Vasco de Gama had landed on 27 May, 1498. It is a calm and beautiful beach studded with rocks and caressed by friendly waves.
Wildlife in Kerala
There are many wildlife sanctuaries with some unique species of birds and animals like elephants, sloth bear, gaur (bison), sambar, spotted deer, jungle cat, lion-tailed macaque, common otter, mouse-deer, avifauna and reptiles. Some of the well known sanctuaries of Kerala are:
- Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
- Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Eravikulam National Park
- Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary
- Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
- Peechi Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
- Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Silent Valley National Park
- Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
Temples in Kerala
Kerala has many temples with great architectural set ups. Some of them are huge with rich decoration while some are small with simple décor. But one thing in common is the highly religious importance of the temples.
Chottanikkara Temple
Chottanikkara temple is situated near Ernakulam and is dedicated to Goddess Bhagawati. The goddess is worshipped along with Lord Vishnu.
Guruvayoor Temple
Guruvayoor is one of the most important pilgrim centers and sacred temples of Kerala.
Sabarimala Temple
Sabarimala temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa and is a famous pilgrimage centre of Kerala situated at the top of rugged hills.
Vadukkumnnatha Temple
Vadukkumnnatha is a renowned Shiva temple and is one of most ancient shrines of Kerala.
Kerala India Travel
India Travel Destinations
- Goa
- Delhi
- Rajasthan
- Kerala
- West Bengal
- North India