KERALA, INDIA, GOD’S OWN COUNTRY

in #travel7 years ago

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Munnar Hillstation

Enriched with the beauty of nature, Kerala is a state which lies in the south side of India. From the most soothing landscapes, to the crystal clear beaches, Kerala has a lot to offer to its tourists and travellers. Blessed with its charming greenery, attracting tourists from all parts of the globe, you can experience the most relaxing and pleasurable moments once you visit Kerala.

Kerala is also very famous for its Ayurvedic treatments (Ayurvedic treatment is a collaboration of medical sciences that is known for its longevity enhancing and relaxing massage techniques).

In this article, you will know more about the beautiful, scenic Kerala with the best tourist hotspots explained in detail. If you haven’t been to Kerala, here’s a glimpse of what you’re missing.

GLORIUS BEACHES

Adorned with pristine beaches, Kerala offers an enchanting experience to its visitors. Kovalam, Varkala, Kappad, Poovar are some of the beaches you just should not miss. South-India’s only drive-in beach is in Muzhappilangad.
With its captivating beauty, these beaches will leave you awestruck.

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Varkala beach

BACKWATERS OF ALLEPPEY
The serene and peaceful backwaters in the Alleppey and Kumarakom region brings much tranquillity to its visitors, breathing in the quenching air will make you feel fresh and enlightened, and leave you wanting more.

The backwaters of Kerala is a collaboration of shallow pools, rivers and canals. The Kerala backwaters authority provides houseboats for the tourists to witness the rivers’ elegance and authenticity, up close.

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Houseboat in the river of Alappuzha

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Backwaters of Alleppey

DELICIOUS CUISINES

Decorated with thousands of restaurants serving mouth-watering is a speciality in Kerala. An all-vegetarian cuisine, served together with multiple curries, sadya is prepared for special occasions such as Onam. Women take part in Onam festivities by wearing traditional sarees, and men wear mundu.

Another cuisine is famous for its spicy and exuberant taste is called porotta and chicken curry. Just a glimpse of it will definitely make your heart skip a beat and make you want to dig your hands in it. Different varieties of seafood are also prepared with utmost perfection.

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Vegetarian Sadya

DIVINE TEMPLES

Holistic temples abound all over the state, some date back to centuries. One amongst many pristine temples is the Padmanabhaswamy Temple. It is known to be the world’s richest temple with possession of sovereigns worth more than $22 billion. Pathanamthitta’s Sabarimala holds the world record for the largest gathering of pilgrims for worship at a temple.

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Padmanabhaswamy temple

Words cannot explain the beauty and elegance that Kerala holds. It’s like a palette of hues adorned with beauty, culture, traditions, devotions and diversity. One must experience the pleasures that it has to offer. Kerala is indeed, God’s Own Country.

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Hindustan country that has a lot of beauty and history, has many beautiful natural scenery and interesting attractions. I hope one day can visit this place.

cool houseboat!

Kerala is one of the rare places in the world where nature has not been yet destroyed by humans for their selfish needs.Thats why,it is called as "God's own land".

Hi, I am from Alleppey\Alappuzha. I liked this post very much. Alleppey is a beautiful place. Houseboat facility is the main attraction of Alleppey. The pictures added here are very beautiful. I liked it very much.

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