Kerala is a land of great natural beauty. From the majestic  heights
of the Western Ghats the country undulates westward presenting a vista
of silent valleys clothed in the richest green. Among the many rivers
that glide across the plains to merge their waters with the Arabian sea,
the more important are the Periyar, the Pamba and the Bharatha puzha.
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Visa Info Passport Info The elegant waterfalls at Athirampally near Trichur
is a popular tourist spot. Along the coast, sand dunes shelter a linked
chain of lagoons and backwaters the still waters of which are studded
with sea-gulls and country canoes plying at a snails pace. The silence
of the clear skies is broken only by the coos of koels, a type of cuckoo,
and the frequent flutter of cranes perched on the embankments. Thehighest
peak of peninsular India Annai Mudi is located in this state.
The scenic Thekkady Wild Life Sanctuary is a popular vacation destination
for nature lovers. The climate is equable and varies little from season
to season. The temperature normally ranges from 80 to 90 F in the plains
but drops to about 70 F in the highlands. The state gets its due share
of both the southwest as well as the northeast monsoons, and the rainfull
is heavy, averaging around 118 inches annually.
Tourist Attraction In Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram
Visit the famous Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Rebuilt in 1733, it ia an excellent example of South Indian architecture.
Visit the Zoological Park (except Mondays), Napier Museum with its
bronze collection,Sri Chitra Art Gallery with paintings from various
schools; from countries like China, Japan, Java and Bali. (Both closed
on Mon/Wed mornings)
Alleppey
The coastal town of Alleppey on the Arabian Sea is the Venice of the
East, for the numerous canals that meander through the town. Bathing
in the backwaters on the Vemband Lake is refreshing. This town holds
a thrilling event of snake-boat race every year in August. It is also
known for its cashew nuts, coir trade, rice, pepper crops and coconuts.
Cochin
Cochin is the natural harbour created by the famed underwater Malabar
mud-banks whose quality ensures that the rougher the seas are outside
the calmer the waters are within the Harbour. Vasco-da-Gama placed it
on the world map. It has a Jewish synagogue, Portuguese churches, mosques
and Hindu temples. Watch the Chinese Fishing Nets. Boat Cruise - Boat
cruise on the backwaters which gives an opportunity to behold the great
charm of this city that nature has endowed upon it.
Kottayam
Kumarakom is the loveliest Village in Kerala, blessed with nature's
rare gifts is on the Eastern side of the vast Vembanad Lake. The lake
provides facilities for boating, yachting, fishing, surf riding &
swimming.
Ideal picnic spot accessible by boat from here is Pathiramanal (Midnight
Sands) a lonely island in the lake. Cruise along the back-waters enjoying
the bracing climate & green magic of nature.
Kovalam
Kovalam is one of the most beautiful beaches of the world. The surf
here is ideal for surf-riding and the water invites the visitor to ride
the -Catamaran or log, with the fisherman or to take a cool swim.
Nearby is the Beach Centre of aquatic sports. At the Yoga and Health
Centre, Yoga classes and transcendental meditation are held. Ayurvedic
oil massages and oil bath are given by experts.
Periyar
The earliestsanctuary to be set up in 1934, it extends to 777 square
kms & forms part of the high mountain ranges, the Western Ghats.
Wild life can be seen while cruising on Periyar Lake in a motor boat.
Amongst the animals which can be seen are elephants, wild boar, sambar,
tiger, leopard, wild dog, langur monkeys, etc.
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