Kerala is an
enchantingly beautiful, emerald green land, flanked by the
Western Ghats on one side, the Arabian Sea on the other, and
strewn with rivers, lagoons, backwaters and rich vegetation in
between.
For tourist, Kerala offers Nature on a platter, Sandy beaches of Kovalam, blue Lagoons at Veli, Hill stations at Ponmudi and
Munnar, backwaters of Kollam and Alappuzha, greenland
plantations in the highranges, wildlife, high mountain peaks,
picturesque valleys, magnificent forts and intricately decorated
temples - Whatever one can ask for Kerala may be divided into
three geographical regions: (1) High lands, (2) Midlands and (3)
Lowlands. The Highlands slope down from the Western Ghats which
rise to an average height of 900 m, with a number of peaks well
over 1,800 m in height. This is the area of major plantations
like tea, coffee, rubber, cardamom and other spices.
Take up a relaxing
backwater travel ride or take a tour of Kerala's palm-fringed
wide sandy beaches. Visit the lush green tea gardens or wildlife
sanctuaries and rediscover the true wonder built by nature in
India - Kerala. One more aspect of travel in Kerala is Ayurveda;
indulge in some of Kerala's renowned natural therapy treatments
and rejuvenate yourself. Kerala is among the most explored
tourist destination in India. Kerala is a
green strip of land, in the South West corner of Indian
peninsula. It has only 1.1 8 per cent of the total area of the
country but houses 3.43% of the the country's population. |