Monday, March 1, 2010

Kerala - A paradise on earth

Where is Kerala?

Kerala, located on the Southwestern tip of India, enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Asia. Fondly referred to as ‘God’s Own Country’, Kerala was selected by the National Geographic Traveler as one of the 50 destinations of a lifetime and one of the thirteen paradises in the world.





How to reach Kerala?

How to Reach Kerala by Airways: There are three airports in the state located at Thiruvnanthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode to of which are International Airports. The Karipur Airport, Kozhikode plays host to domestic airlines while the Thiruvnanthapuram International Airport and the Cochin Airport, Nedumbasherry operate both domestic and international flights.

How to reach Kerala by Roadways: A very strong communication network makes Kerala easily accessible from all parts of the country. Kerala is directly connected by road to both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. National Highway no.47, 17, 49, and an extensive system of metalled roads connect Kerala to the rest of the country. Buses, tourist taxis, and autos are the main modes of road transport.

How to reach Kerala by Railways: There are 200 railway stations in Kerala connecting places both within and outside Kerala. One can avail of Super-Fast, and express trains to reach ones chosen destination. The train services link the state to all the important cities of India including the four metropolitan cities namely, New-Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai

Public ferry services, speed-boats and even houseboats or ‘ketuvallams’ are other popular modes of transport in the vast network of waterways especially in the Backwaters of Kerala.

This tropical paradise is right here for the taking. All you have to do is to pack your bags and get started on a great and refreshing trip.

Kerala Travel Video



Kerala - A paradise on earth

Alleppey - Backwater Tourist Center

Alleppey is world famous for backwaters and you can see some of the videos below, which explains you the beauty of Allepey.



Munnar- King of hills

The Munnar is located about 5200 feets above sea level and it is only a three hour journey from the most happening city of Kerala, Kochi. It is a land with rolling hills, carpeted with green tea, tropical forest and has a treasure of plants and wildlife that do not exist anywhere else on the planet.





Varkala - A place to visit in one's lifetime

Varkala, just 51km from Trivandrum international airport and 176km from Cochin international airport, is well known for its bets ayurvedic treatment in the world. Varkala is well known for its unusual landscape - Towering cliffs that stand like silent sentinels, guarding the sparkling waters, back the beach.





Apart from these places, Kerala has many more places, and very soon we will see those places also.

1 comment:

  1. Yes, Kerala is such a hottest tourist spot in India.
    It is also known as God’s own country. I have heard a lot about backwater tours of Kerala.
    And Kerala is well linked to other cities of India and international destinations. One can easily find several flights to Thiruvnanthapuram from domestic places of the India.

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