Kerala, aptly referred as God's
own country, has ample to offer everyone and never disappoints. Kerala is a place
where serenity of nature mingles with the humble nature of people and this qualifies
it for the title " Gods own country". A tour through the beguiling land
of Kerala is sure to be a lifetime experience.
The mystery of Kerala seems
to be unresolved as the place has something new to offer in every season. There
is an unlimited treasure of joy in Kerala! There are sun-blanched beaches, serene
lakes and lagoons, steep mountains, deep valleys, dense forests, picturesque backwaters,
extensive paddy fields, thick groves of coconut trees and many other such things.
The chirping of birds, prance of paddy fields, ripples in lakes and lagoons, gentle
breeze in air, songs of choir women create a symphony that has a long-lasting
effect on the tourists. The captivating and somewhat mystic charm of Kerala forces
tourists to come again and again in its lap.
What one
can see in Kerala
- Alleppey
- Cochin
- Kottayam
-
Kovalam
- Munnar
- Thekkady
What
one can do in Kerala
The state excels in making Aranmula mirror,
gold and silver brocaded fabrics, boxes, buttons and ashtrays of steel with silver
lining, pottery and ceramic products. One can find these items in Chalai Bazaar
and Main Road. Kerala has an unbroken tradition of over thousand years in arts
and crafts. However, it is also famous for its ivory carvings since olden days.
One can also indulge in trekking as Periyar in Kerala has marvellous and somewhat
challenging jungle treks for the fearless. One can also try one's hands in a boat
race that has grabbed national and international attention.
How
to reach Kerala
There are almost 200 railway stations and there
are long distant express trains that connect to other parts of the country. Railways
along with roadways and airways share the burden of transporting passengers. The
road journey in Kerala is most dramatic and offers thrills. The state is connected
to other parts of the South India by a number of national Highways. Thiruvanthapuram,
the capital of the state, is very well connected to all major airports in India
like Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai. Kochi and Calicut are other two airports
connected from air to other cities in India.