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Top Travel Destinations in Kerala

In the south western part of India, along the Malabar Coast, Kerala is one of the most popular tourist destinations. The various landscapes, lush meadows, beaches and backwaters attract tourist from all over the world. This is the home of diverse art, festivals, and it is the God's Own Country. The beauty of Kerala lies in its location. The Western Ghats, the Arabian Sea add a different spice to its beauty. The beaches filled with palm fringes, serenity of the backwaters, life on the house boats, the woods, hills of Munnar and the exotic cuisine of South India will make your trip to Kerala a unique one. There are several hotels here to stay and you can choose them as per you choice. Visit www.indianholiday.com to know the details and different facilities of the hotel where you will be staying. Make your booking online to save time and be relaxed.

Top Travel Destinations in Kerala

The top places to see in Kerala: A green land comprising of natural beauty is God's Own Country, Kerala. Enjoy the charm of the backwaters, beaches and pleasant climate, here. There are several tourist destinations to visit, among, which the top destinations are described below:

Alappuzha: Referred as the Venice of East, Alappuzha is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the world. You can stay in the house boats and enjoy life on water. This is also the home of diverse animals and birds. You can come during the time of boat race to witness one of the famous festivals of Kerala. In Alappuzha, you can see Kuttand, Alleppey beach, Pathira manal, Champakulam church and Arthunkal.

Ernakulam: Along the Arabian Sea, Ernakulam is located in Cochin. This city is beautiful in its own way and it is also regarded as the commercial capital as well. Visit Fort Kochi and discover the history of its existence. The Chinese Fishing Nets here are cantilevered nets on the Malabar Coast. Set up in teakwood and bamboo poles along the beaches are rare in India. The other places to see here are St. Francis church, Mattancherry palace, Synagogue, Bolghatty Island and Willingdon Island.

Kottayam: If you have read about the backwater in travel magazines or any book, then you must be eager to visit the place as well. Kottayam is the place of the serene backwaters. You can enjoy by staying in the houseboats. The wildlife, sanctuaries, temples and churches are there to see. The other places to see here are Kumarakom and Kumarakom bird sanctuary.

Kozhikode: This place is also known as Calicut and today it is famous for the countryside, beaches, wildlife, historical buildings and unique culture. Once you are here you can plan to see the places like: Krishnamenon Museum, Kallai, Kappad and Pazhassirajah Museum.

Thiruvananthapuram: This place is known as the City of the Sacred Serpent. This beautiful city on the seaside is the capital of Kerala. Built on seven hills, the city has beautiful landscape and scenic to offer. The major tourist attractions here are Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kovalam Beach, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Neyyar Dam and Ponmud.

How to reach Kerala? You can reach here by air, road and rail. There are three airports, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode. Kerala has 200 railway stations through which people can reach here. You can travel by National highway 47, 17 and 49 to reach this place by road.

Best time to visit Kerala: There is a purpose of every trip. You can be at Kerala for your honeymoon, it can be a family trip or you can be in Kerala for Ayurvedic treatment. To explore Kerala you must visit during August to March. For treatment purpose you can plan a trip during April and August. You can visit the hill resort of Kerala, Munnar during summers.

Hotels in Kerala: There are several hotels in Kerala to stay. There are five star hotels and houseboat as well. Staying in the houseboat is a unique experience. You can view picture and know about the hotels online. Make booking of your hotels in Kerala online and save time.

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