Tourist Places in Kerala - Best Beaches ,Lakes and Backwaters for a tourist to visit in KeralaExperience the Magic of Kerala TourismKerala is really a wonderful destination for all types of travelers.
The place is full of wonderful tourist destinations. The place witnesses a heavy flow of travelers from different parts of
the world. The place has variety of traveling options including
beaches, backwaters, pilgrim centers, waterfalls, houseboats,
ayurvedic spas, museums, forts & palaces, hill stations, wildlife
and historical monuments.
All these attractive place completely makes the tourist to tie with it
Although the state of Kerala offers so many options to the
travelers but the highlight of Kerala tourism has to be its backwaters
and beaches. It is a network of interconnected rivers, canals, and
lakes. There is a wide range of beach and backwaters destination in the
state are Fort Kochi, Fort Bekal, Kumarakom, Kovalam, Varkala, and Kuttanad many
more. One cannot even think of finishing his/her indian tour and without
exploring its beautiful beaches and backwaters.
Kovalam BeachKovalam beachis the most popular beach hangouts in South Indian ,cradled
between two sweping beaches. It is located around 13km downtown from the
capital city of kerala- trivandrum .Owing to its natural beauty,today Kovalam
beach is referred to as the “Paradise of the Southâ€,with steep palm covered
headlands that gives it a ravishing look. Though Kovalam is
pleasant throughout the year the best time to visit Kovalam is from
September to May. The peak season is
between mid-December till mid- January. Kovalam was brought to the public eye by the Maharaja of Travancore. Apart from the usual sunbath and surfing, many marine activities
are possible at Kovalam. The local fishermen provides sunrise and sunset
cruises in fishing boats. Kovalam has plenty of hotels, resorts and ayurveda resorts. Restaurants provide western style as well as Indian food offering best seafood specialties,in which the fish is catched
fresh from the sea at Kovalam. Ayurvedic massage parlors, yoga
centers and water sport facilities, makes Kovalam a popular haven for tourists
from all over the globe. This marvellous beach is
a tourist's dream come true.
Kumarakom LakeKumarakom Lake Resort being India’s Leading Resort 2007-08 awarded by the
World Travel Awards,which is Asia's largest freshwater
lakes. The resort with true comfort and tradition
ensure the creation of truely memorable experience. The Vembanad Lake is a giant water
reservoir located just 15 km from Kottayam town. The Lake
is famous for its exceptional
scenic beauty, lush green surroundings
and exciting boat cruises. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary on the eastern banks of
the Vembanad Lake is a favorite haunt of
migratory birds shelters a wide variety of fauna. Enjoy
an unforgettable boat cruising on the Vembanad Lake
and explore its scenic
beauty and rich fauna. Most of the luxury houseboat cruises start from
the Vembanad Lake jetty and enter the
enchanting Kerala backwaters.The resort
owners about 50 air conditioned traditional cottages spread over 10 acres serving 250 guests per
day that makes
it sociable rather than crowded. Houseboat ride on
Vembanad Lake at sunrise and sunset will be an unforgettable memory
in one’s life.The lake, an enchanting picnic spot and a fast
developing backwater tourism destination, provides boating, fishing
and sight seeing experiences
that are truly exhilarating. Or go ahead and. enjoy
a memorable holiday in the heart of Kerala’s own lake country,Kumarakom
Veli Lake: Spent An Evening LeisureVeli Lake is a unique inland lake, separated by a narrow sand bar
from the Arabian Sea , located 8kms
from Thiruvananthapuram is a
fine little tourist village.A beautiful land scapped garden and
facilities for swimming,boating etc in the lake adds thousands of visitors
every month. The place is blessed with a calm serene atmosphere. Motor-driven
safari launches, powerboats and pedal boats or rowboats in the Tourist Village explore the charm of the Veli lake. Children’s park,waterfront park, floating bridge to the
island, a newly build floating
restaurant, boating, swimming and water-sports opportunities make VeliLake
a lively place in Thiruvananthapuram tourism map. Shanghumukham beach which is a favorite haunt for sunset watchers is adjacent to VeliTourist Village. Of course, Kerala tourism department
has spent most money and efforts for the beautification of this tourism village
for enjoying the sight of Arabian Sea receiving the big orange sun in the evening.
Famous Backwaters of CochinKochi(Cochin) ,the Queen of the Arabian Sea, is a group of islands
on LakeVembanad
which opens out in to the Arabian Sea.The
major tourist attractions are Bolgatty island,Willington island,Chinese fishing
nets in cochin
harbor, Vyppin, Gundu and Vallarpadam.It is one of the finest natural harbors
of the world.
Many
backwater cruises begin or end in Cochin. The backwaters
extent east and south of the harbour and contain tiny islands formed naturally
by alluvial deposits.This natural advantage made Kochi a fascinating blend of
the cultures and influences the explorers and traders who visited this wealthy
land.The main tourist attraction of kochi is visiting these islands on the
local ferries.
Houseboats
on backwaters of Cochin is a
major tourist attraction. The houseboats glide on the backwaters of Kerala,
with mind blowing
view is superb. The fascinating
coconut trees that line the long stretches of calm water for kilometers adds to the fabulous view.
Also one can spot many birds
in the hidden corners among the dense growth of trees
on the shores. The backwaters have
a unique ecosystem-fresh water from the rivers meets the sea water from the Arabian
Sea.Many unique species of aquatic life and a wide variety of flora and fauna
live in and alongside the backwaters.You can enjoy boat rides from Kochi
backwaters to Willingdon Island,Mattancherry Place,the Jewish Synagogue,Fort kochi and bolgatty Island.
Cochin backwaters infuse a new life and energy
into you.An ideal way to unwind and relax in the stunningly beautiful and calm
waters is by going for a sale in Kochi
back waters.
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