Kerala has a mixed population of Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Jews. All these religions have important shrines and places of pilgrimage in Kerala. Some of the important pilgrimage centers in Kerala, India are:
Guruvayoor Temple:
Located in Trissur district of Kerala, Guruvayoor is Kerala's best-known temple and is the center of the worship of Lord Krishna, in Kerala. Known for its distinctive Kerala Temple architecture, popular rituals carried out by pilgrims at Guruvayoor include weighing children against fruit, jaggery or rice and offering the resulting quantity to the temple.
Sabarimala:
This shrine in Kerala's hill district is dedicated to the deity Ayyapan, a synthesis of Vishnu and Krishna. Kerala's most popular pilgrimage destination, the sabarimala pilgrimage attracts devotees from across South India. Pilgrims wear black clothes and observe a strict period of fasting and abstinence before they make the trip to the temple. On an auspicious day during the pilgrimage, a light (Makara villaku) is seen on an adjacent hill, signifying the presence of Ayyappan. Young girls and elderly women also make the journey to this holy pilgrimage destination in Kerala.
Padmanabhaswamy Temple:
This temple with Lord Vishnu (Padmanabha) as its principal deity, is located in Thiruvananthapuram. It is known for its architectural excellence. The erstwhile Maharajas of Travancore offered prayers at this splendidly carved temple.
Vaikom Temple:
A historically significant temple in Kerala, it was here that people of the so-called lower castes challenged Hindu orthodoxy that prevented them from entering temples, by entering the Vaikom temple to offer prayers, in 1928 after the intervention of Mahatma Gandhi.
Thiruvegappura Sankaranarayana Temple:
Situated in Palakkad district, this temple, which was built in the 14th century, has three shrines. The circular shrine is dedicated to Shiva, the dome-shaped shrine is dedicated to Shakaranarayana and the square shrine is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Vadakunnanthan Temple:
Located in Trissur district, this is the venue of an annual temple festival. In this grand event, two rows of magnificently decorated tuskers, stand facing each other, while drummers beat out a traditional rhythm and representatives of the temples raise colored parasols over the elephants, bearing the images of the deities of neighboring temples. It is both an intense religious event and a colorful tourist attraction in Kerala that concludes with a grand display of fireworks.
Varkala:
The temple at Varkala, which is also known for its beautiful beach, is an important pilgrimage destination in Kerala. Devotees come to visit the shrine of the social reformer Sree Narayana Guru, who brought about the unrestricted entry of all castes to all temples in Kerala.
Churches:
St. Francis Church:
This historic church in Cochin was built by the Portuguese in 1510. It was here that the body of the Portuguese explorer, Vasco da Gama, who opened the sea route from Europe to India, was placed before being taken back to Portugal.
Niranom:
This well-known Christian pilgrimage destination in Kerala, is believed to be one of the 7 churches established by St Thomas when he visited Kerala in 52 A.D.
St. Mary's Church:
Situated in Cheriapalli near the town of Kottayam, this church built by Thekkumkoor Maharajah in 1579, is known for its splendid design, which combines architectural features of both Portugal and Kerala.
Jewish Synagogue
Cochin:
Located at Mattancherry in Cochin (Kochi), this synagogue built in 1558 and later restored and enlarged, has a clock tower and is decorated with blue and white Chinese tiles.
Mosques:
There are many historic mosques in Kerala. Some of these include the Juma Masjid at Palayam Trivandrum, the mosque at Kottakal and the mosque at Kanjirapally whose Mullah is a part of the annual ritual at the Hindu pilgrimage destination of Sabarimala, because of its association with Vavar, the Muslim companion of Ayyappan. One of the striking features of traditional mosques in Kerala is the absence of minarets. Since houses were spread out, the muezzins call was ineffective and therefore minarets from which muezzin could call the faithful to prayer were dispensed with and the roof of the mosque followed the traditional tiled roof construction of Kerala mansions, to cope with the fierce monsoon rains of Kerala, India.
NALIKERATHINTE NATTILENIKKORU - Beautiful Malayalam Song
നാളീകേരത്തിന്റെ നാട്ടിലെനിക്കൊരു നാഴിയിടങ്ങഴി മണ്ണുണ്ട് - ഒരു നാഴിയിടങ്ങഴി മണ്ണുണ്ട് അതിൽ നാരായണക്കിളിക്കൂടു പോലുള്ളൊരു നാലു കാലോലപ്പുരയുണ്ട്….. നോമ്പും നോറ്റ് എന്നെ കാത്ത് ഇരിക്കും വാഴ കൂമ്പ് പോല് ഉള്ളൊരു പെണ്ണുണ്ട്..
This song is from the movie “Thurakkatha Vathil” (released in 1970) featuring Prem Nazeer, Madhu, Ragini & Philomina.
Director: P Bhaskaran
Lyrics: P Bhaskaran
Music: K Raghavan
Playback Singer: KJ Yesudas
Prem Nazeer is a soldier in this movie and he sang this song, when he remembers his lover (Ragini) who lived in his native place. Whenever we hear this song, we can feel a picture of kerala and it touches our heart. Bhaskaran master and Raghavan master, their combination gave us so many melodies songs about kerala. This song is the best of it.
Here is the Lyrics in English:
Naleekerathinte naattilenikkoru
Naazhiyidangazhi mannundu
Naleekerathinte naattilenikkoru
Naazhiyidangazhi mannundu oru
Naazhiyidangazhi mannundu
Athil narayana kili koodu polulloru
Naalu kaalola purayundu (naleekera)
Nombum notenne kaathirikkum vaazha
Koombu polulloru pennundu
Chaambakka chundulla chandana kavilulla
Chaattuli kannulla pennundu (naleekera)
Vallya perunaalu vannappol annoru
Velli nilaavulla raathriyil
Kallu vettam kuzhikkakkare vachennodullu
Thurannathin sheshame (naleekera)
Neerunna kannumaay ninne kinaa kandu
Dhoorathu vaazhunna njaananennum (neerunna)
Ororo theevandi odiyethumbozhum
Odunnu mutathu neeyennum (naleekera)...
This song is from the movie “Thurakkatha Vathil” (released in 1970) featuring Prem Nazeer, Madhu, Ragini & Philomina.
Director: P Bhaskaran
Lyrics: P Bhaskaran
Music: K Raghavan
Playback Singer: KJ Yesudas
Prem Nazeer is a soldier in this movie and he sang this song, when he remembers his lover (Ragini) who lived in his native place. Whenever we hear this song, we can feel a picture of kerala and it touches our heart. Bhaskaran master and Raghavan master, their combination gave us so many melodies songs about kerala. This song is the best of it.
Here is the Lyrics in English:
Naleekerathinte naattilenikkoru
Naazhiyidangazhi mannundu
Naleekerathinte naattilenikkoru
Naazhiyidangazhi mannundu oru
Naazhiyidangazhi mannundu
Athil narayana kili koodu polulloru
Naalu kaalola purayundu (naleekera)
Nombum notenne kaathirikkum vaazha
Koombu polulloru pennundu
Chaambakka chundulla chandana kavilulla
Chaattuli kannulla pennundu (naleekera)
Vallya perunaalu vannappol annoru
Velli nilaavulla raathriyil
Kallu vettam kuzhikkakkare vachennodullu
Thurannathin sheshame (naleekera)
Neerunna kannumaay ninne kinaa kandu
Dhoorathu vaazhunna njaananennum (neerunna)
Ororo theevandi odiyethumbozhum
Odunnu mutathu neeyennum (naleekera)...
Watch/ Listen the Song Here:
Life in Kerala : A festival of COLORS and FLAVORS!
Life in Kerala is one of the finest in the world. The social indices in Kerala point to a figure of excellence that envies even states from Europe. Its festivals and festivities have woven together an intricate pattern of colors, flavors and the spirit of life. Kerala has a wealth of folklore, folktales, folk songs, folk arts, folk beliefs, taboos and superstitions. You will come to read more about them in the ensuing links.
KERALA : A MURAL from the HEAVENS...
Kerala is blessed with the natural bounties like air water and fertile land. Sandwiched between the mountains on the east and the vast oceans in the west, she has 44 rivers cutting across her length of 500 kms. 41 of them are west flowing and 3 of them are east flowing. They are rain fed by the monsoons every year, which paints a fresh coat of green on everything that springs from her surface. Waterfalls like the silver ornaments on a woman’s hair daunt the mountains and down below, her palm-fringed shores are kissed by the waves from the Arabian ocean.
The coastal state of Kerala lying on the Southwestern tip of India has commonly been called the tropical paradise of India. Bounded by Arabian Sea at one side and the Western Ghats on the other, the beautiful land with stunning beauty has an equable and tropical climate offering a pleasing atmosphere throughout the entire year. This coastal state has hot and humid climate during April-May and pleasant, cold climate in December-January.
Summer extends from the month of April to June when the temperature reaches to a maximum of 33 degrees centigrade. Summer is followed by South West Monsoon that starts pouring in the month of June and continues till September. With the arrival of winter there is certain drop in the temperature and you can feel a slight chill due to the cold wind. Winter in Kerala lasts from from November to January or February.
The topography and the geographical relief features are marked by distinct changes from east to west and consists of-
The Western Ghats- The mighty Western Ghats, a sequence of Rocky Mountains, edges the eastern boundary of Kerala and ascends roughly up to 1,500 m above sea level with the lofty peaks rising up to 2,500 m.
Hill and Valleys- The narrow piece of land on the eastern border, close to the Western Ghats, encompasses precipitous hills, deep valleys and gorges which are covered with thick woods. Almost all the rivers of the state originate here.
Midland Plains- These plains which lie along central Kerala, are located in the west of the hills and mountains.
Coastal Belt-The narrow belt of coastal land along the Arabian Sea is characterized by paddy fields, rows of coconut trees and serene, and backwaters internally linked by rivers and inland waterways.
Backwaters and Rivers-The Backwaters consists of lakes and inlets of oceans which straggle out in the land. The largest backwater is the Vembanad Lake which stretches out into the Arabian Sea at Cochin Port. There are 49 river/lakes flowing in the state of Kerala, among them 46 flows to the west and the other 3 flow to the east. They evolve from Western Ghats and rush towards the west into the Arabian Sea.
Rivers, Lakes and Backwaters - Kerala, the South Western state of Indian Peninsula can be rightly called the land of water bodies with numerous majestic waterfalls and calm backwaters, 34 lakes with sparkling azure and emerald waters, and 49 rain-fed river/lakes with copious tributaries and distributaries flowing through the land. A large number of lakes form superb destinations for backwater tours in Kerala.
The still waters of the serene lakes offer a feeling of tranquility amidst nature and one seems to get lost in the world of his own thoughts. Some of these lakes are Sasthamkotta Lake, Vembanad Lake, The Ashtamudi Lake, Pookot Lake and Akkulam Lake.
Soil and Vegetation-The state of Kerala with its wide array of topographical features such as coastlines along the Arabian Sea, hills of the Western Ghats, valleys, abundant water bodies ,is the reserve of diverse types of soil such as red, ferruginous, sandy, black, peat and loamy soil. There are an assortment of flora and other plantation crops which grow in these soils. The natural vegetation of Kerala comprises 3,872 flowering plants including 900 plants of great medicinal value.
The forested regions with an area of 9,400 km comprises tropical wet evergreen partly-evergreen forests with thick undergrowth in the lower and mid altitudes, tropical damp and arid deciduous forests in the middle altitudes plus mountainous subtropical and temperate (shola) forests in the precipitous hills. Kerala basically thrives on agriculture.
The main crops are paddy, coconut, pepper, cashew, cassava and plantation crops like rubber and cash crops are tea and coffee, spices, nutmeg, vanilla and cashew nut.
KERALA : A MURAL from the HEAVENS...
Kerala is blessed with the natural bounties like air water and fertile land. Sandwiched between the mountains on the east and the vast oceans in the west, she has 44 rivers cutting across her length of 500 kms. 41 of them are west flowing and 3 of them are east flowing. They are rain fed by the monsoons every year, which paints a fresh coat of green on everything that springs from her surface. Waterfalls like the silver ornaments on a woman’s hair daunt the mountains and down below, her palm-fringed shores are kissed by the waves from the Arabian ocean.
The coastal state of Kerala lying on the Southwestern tip of India has commonly been called the tropical paradise of India. Bounded by Arabian Sea at one side and the Western Ghats on the other, the beautiful land with stunning beauty has an equable and tropical climate offering a pleasing atmosphere throughout the entire year. This coastal state has hot and humid climate during April-May and pleasant, cold climate in December-January.
Summer extends from the month of April to June when the temperature reaches to a maximum of 33 degrees centigrade. Summer is followed by South West Monsoon that starts pouring in the month of June and continues till September. With the arrival of winter there is certain drop in the temperature and you can feel a slight chill due to the cold wind. Winter in Kerala lasts from from November to January or February.
The topography and the geographical relief features are marked by distinct changes from east to west and consists of-
The Western Ghats- The mighty Western Ghats, a sequence of Rocky Mountains, edges the eastern boundary of Kerala and ascends roughly up to 1,500 m above sea level with the lofty peaks rising up to 2,500 m.
Hill and Valleys- The narrow piece of land on the eastern border, close to the Western Ghats, encompasses precipitous hills, deep valleys and gorges which are covered with thick woods. Almost all the rivers of the state originate here.
Midland Plains- These plains which lie along central Kerala, are located in the west of the hills and mountains.
Coastal Belt-The narrow belt of coastal land along the Arabian Sea is characterized by paddy fields, rows of coconut trees and serene, and backwaters internally linked by rivers and inland waterways.
Backwaters and Rivers-The Backwaters consists of lakes and inlets of oceans which straggle out in the land. The largest backwater is the Vembanad Lake which stretches out into the Arabian Sea at Cochin Port. There are 49 river/lakes flowing in the state of Kerala, among them 46 flows to the west and the other 3 flow to the east. They evolve from Western Ghats and rush towards the west into the Arabian Sea.
Rivers, Lakes and Backwaters - Kerala, the South Western state of Indian Peninsula can be rightly called the land of water bodies with numerous majestic waterfalls and calm backwaters, 34 lakes with sparkling azure and emerald waters, and 49 rain-fed river/lakes with copious tributaries and distributaries flowing through the land. A large number of lakes form superb destinations for backwater tours in Kerala.
The still waters of the serene lakes offer a feeling of tranquility amidst nature and one seems to get lost in the world of his own thoughts. Some of these lakes are Sasthamkotta Lake, Vembanad Lake, The Ashtamudi Lake, Pookot Lake and Akkulam Lake.
Soil and Vegetation-The state of Kerala with its wide array of topographical features such as coastlines along the Arabian Sea, hills of the Western Ghats, valleys, abundant water bodies ,is the reserve of diverse types of soil such as red, ferruginous, sandy, black, peat and loamy soil. There are an assortment of flora and other plantation crops which grow in these soils. The natural vegetation of Kerala comprises 3,872 flowering plants including 900 plants of great medicinal value.
The forested regions with an area of 9,400 km comprises tropical wet evergreen partly-evergreen forests with thick undergrowth in the lower and mid altitudes, tropical damp and arid deciduous forests in the middle altitudes plus mountainous subtropical and temperate (shola) forests in the precipitous hills. Kerala basically thrives on agriculture.
The main crops are paddy, coconut, pepper, cashew, cassava and plantation crops like rubber and cash crops are tea and coffee, spices, nutmeg, vanilla and cashew nut.
Kerala Tour Packages - Have a Look
If holidays are on your mind, then Kerala is one option that you cannot choose to neglect. Because Kerala is one place that offers you all from calm and serene natural places to exciting sports to exotic beaches and also beautiful hill stations, everything provided at one place which is also known as god's own country. And obviously such wide range of activities would make it a tough job to cover all the locations because of lack of time, but you can choose the activities that interests you and design your own tour and probably cover the rest next time around, because so beautiful is the place and such is the charm of the place that you are bound to come again and again.
To start with if you are in Kerala for your vacations then don't miss the naïve and pristine beauty of the nature and the best way to explore the natural beauty is by visiting the world famous backwater of Kerala. This is one place that where you will interact with the purest form of the Mother Nature. Pristine clear water, greenery everywhere around and you amidst of all this experiencing the purest form of nature.
Another great place to soak into the beauty of nature is the hill station Munnar- a place which is situated amidst three hills and full of tea and coffee plantations which make you feel all the more special due to the aroma of tea and coffee. The beautiful weather of the place combined with the beauty of the place makes you feel on the cloud seven and also the mist and fog of the morning gives you a heavenly feeling. While in Munnar you can go for trekking or picnic and also explore the nature by having a close look at the flora and fauna.
Apart from this, while on you are holidaying in Kerala you can also have a close looks at the sunsets by visiting some of the most famous beaches in Kerala. The beaches has crystal like water and sand around with greenery spread over, so if you want a secluded and exotic getaway then the beaches of the Kerala like Kovalam, Varkala, Mararikulam, Alleppey are perfect.
If you want to beat the stress of work on your Kerala tour then natural therapies and massages are the thing for you. Forget the spas; the natural treatments are the best ones to cure you. So experience the care and healing of the Mother Nature during your Kerala Holiday with all the ayurvedic treatments available here. Also treat yourself to the famous south Indian cuisine on your tour to Kerala which is famous for the use of its carefully assorted spices. Also have a look at the culture of Kerala during your vacations by being a witness to the enthralling sport which takes place only once in a year known as Snake boat racing, such enthralling is the energy and vibes, that you will be spellbound. So give yourself the much needed break and come to Kerala for holidays because this is one place that you should not miss out from your list of holidaying hot spots and to see why this is true, do come to Kerala for your next holidays.
To start with if you are in Kerala for your vacations then don't miss the naïve and pristine beauty of the nature and the best way to explore the natural beauty is by visiting the world famous backwater of Kerala. This is one place that where you will interact with the purest form of the Mother Nature. Pristine clear water, greenery everywhere around and you amidst of all this experiencing the purest form of nature.
Another great place to soak into the beauty of nature is the hill station Munnar- a place which is situated amidst three hills and full of tea and coffee plantations which make you feel all the more special due to the aroma of tea and coffee. The beautiful weather of the place combined with the beauty of the place makes you feel on the cloud seven and also the mist and fog of the morning gives you a heavenly feeling. While in Munnar you can go for trekking or picnic and also explore the nature by having a close look at the flora and fauna.
Apart from this, while on you are holidaying in Kerala you can also have a close looks at the sunsets by visiting some of the most famous beaches in Kerala. The beaches has crystal like water and sand around with greenery spread over, so if you want a secluded and exotic getaway then the beaches of the Kerala like Kovalam, Varkala, Mararikulam, Alleppey are perfect.
If you want to beat the stress of work on your Kerala tour then natural therapies and massages are the thing for you. Forget the spas; the natural treatments are the best ones to cure you. So experience the care and healing of the Mother Nature during your Kerala Holiday with all the ayurvedic treatments available here. Also treat yourself to the famous south Indian cuisine on your tour to Kerala which is famous for the use of its carefully assorted spices. Also have a look at the culture of Kerala during your vacations by being a witness to the enthralling sport which takes place only once in a year known as Snake boat racing, such enthralling is the energy and vibes, that you will be spellbound. So give yourself the much needed break and come to Kerala for holidays because this is one place that you should not miss out from your list of holidaying hot spots and to see why this is true, do come to Kerala for your next holidays.
Kerala Beach Tour: A Delightful Experience
From all over the world tourists in quite large number visit India to explore its exquisite beaches. India has the most diverse varieties of beaches anywhere in the world. In India there are several fascinating destination that are globally known for beach tourism and providing wonderful holiday options. Goa, Orissa, Gujarat and Kerala are known for their exquisite beauty and several other attractions. Serene & scenic backwaters, placid lagoons, palm coconut fringed shores, bays, powdery golden & silvery sand, enchanting surf, and delicious sea-foods, make India’s beaches very popular among tourists from all over the world. Beach holidays and beach tourism in India are undoubtedly a delightful experience.
Kerala is one of the most popular destinations for beach tourism and beach holidays in India. It is one of the most beautiful states of India and widely known for its exquisite beaches blessed with exceptional nature beauty. The state is also known for several other attractions like breathtaking backwaters, verdant hill stations, tea gardens, lush plantations, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, landscape beauty and rich culture & traditions.
Kerala is undoubtedly a perfect beach destination where one can enjoy amazing beach tourism with several other attractions. Beaches of the state are dotted with palm coconut trees, golden & silvery sands, rocky promontories and blessed with exceptional nature beauty. Definitely beaches of Kerala are the most popular attractions of every Kerala tour itinerary. Beaches of Kerala are known for gentle surf and blue waters that please your sense of Kerala tours. Beaches have great serenity and delightful ambiance.
Due to exceptional nature beauty and serene ambiance Kerala beaches are also very popular among honeymoon couples. Honeymoon couples from all over the world embark on Kerala honeymoon tour quite in large number. For honeymooner Kerala beaches are like a dream destination. When it comes to honeymoon in Kerala, honeymoon couples always prefer beaches and backwaters because of exceptional nature beauty and serene ambiance. Celebrating honeymoon holidays here is simply a romantic experience.
There are several beach destinations in Kerala known for exquisite beauty and wonderful holiday options. They are Kovalam Beach, Kumarakom Beach, Alleppey Beach, Beypore Beach, Varkala Beach, Fort Kochi Beach, Fort Bekal Beach, Marai Beach, Kappad Beach, Muzhappilangad Beach, Ezhimala Beach, Dharmadam Island, Sankhumugham Beach, Payyambalam Beach, Tanur Beach, Thirumullavaram Beach, Thangassery Beach, Mopila Bay, etc.
These beaches of Kerala are known for their great scenic beauty and mind relaxing serenity. These beaches provide wonderful opportunity to indulge in several fascinating activities. One can enjoy swimming in calm and peaceful water. One can enjoy breathtaking sunsets. One can enjoy beach volley ball. Delicious sea foods are also additional advantages of Kerala beach tours. One can have a nature walk in the early morning – a delightful experience. Filled with coconut palms and green bushes beached provide breathtaking sight to please your sense of Kerala package tours.
Beaches are dotted with several luxury hotels and ayurvedic treatment resorts and massage centers. They provide world class accommodation as well as ayurvedic treatments and massage therapy. Ayurveda in Kerala is great way to get rejuvenated and revitalized.
To explore the exquisite beaches of the state you can select one of Kerala tour packages made available by various tour operators and travel agents. If you too are interested in beach tourism book your tour package in Kerala that makes you enable to explore predominant and exquisite beaches of the state. Well, get ready to treasure delightful experience of Kerala beach tourism.
Kerala is one of the most popular destinations for beach tourism and beach holidays in India. It is one of the most beautiful states of India and widely known for its exquisite beaches blessed with exceptional nature beauty. The state is also known for several other attractions like breathtaking backwaters, verdant hill stations, tea gardens, lush plantations, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, landscape beauty and rich culture & traditions.
Kerala is undoubtedly a perfect beach destination where one can enjoy amazing beach tourism with several other attractions. Beaches of the state are dotted with palm coconut trees, golden & silvery sands, rocky promontories and blessed with exceptional nature beauty. Definitely beaches of Kerala are the most popular attractions of every Kerala tour itinerary. Beaches of Kerala are known for gentle surf and blue waters that please your sense of Kerala tours. Beaches have great serenity and delightful ambiance.
Due to exceptional nature beauty and serene ambiance Kerala beaches are also very popular among honeymoon couples. Honeymoon couples from all over the world embark on Kerala honeymoon tour quite in large number. For honeymooner Kerala beaches are like a dream destination. When it comes to honeymoon in Kerala, honeymoon couples always prefer beaches and backwaters because of exceptional nature beauty and serene ambiance. Celebrating honeymoon holidays here is simply a romantic experience.
There are several beach destinations in Kerala known for exquisite beauty and wonderful holiday options. They are Kovalam Beach, Kumarakom Beach, Alleppey Beach, Beypore Beach, Varkala Beach, Fort Kochi Beach, Fort Bekal Beach, Marai Beach, Kappad Beach, Muzhappilangad Beach, Ezhimala Beach, Dharmadam Island, Sankhumugham Beach, Payyambalam Beach, Tanur Beach, Thirumullavaram Beach, Thangassery Beach, Mopila Bay, etc.
These beaches of Kerala are known for their great scenic beauty and mind relaxing serenity. These beaches provide wonderful opportunity to indulge in several fascinating activities. One can enjoy swimming in calm and peaceful water. One can enjoy breathtaking sunsets. One can enjoy beach volley ball. Delicious sea foods are also additional advantages of Kerala beach tours. One can have a nature walk in the early morning – a delightful experience. Filled with coconut palms and green bushes beached provide breathtaking sight to please your sense of Kerala package tours.
Beaches are dotted with several luxury hotels and ayurvedic treatment resorts and massage centers. They provide world class accommodation as well as ayurvedic treatments and massage therapy. Ayurveda in Kerala is great way to get rejuvenated and revitalized.
To explore the exquisite beaches of the state you can select one of Kerala tour packages made available by various tour operators and travel agents. If you too are interested in beach tourism book your tour package in Kerala that makes you enable to explore predominant and exquisite beaches of the state. Well, get ready to treasure delightful experience of Kerala beach tourism.
Kerala – Perfect Eco Tourism Adobe
Kerala is the perfect eco-tourism destination with all its greenery and natural beauty. Eco tourism is defined as ecologically sensitive tourism in harmony with nature. In the process making the tourists aware of the protective, productive and regulatory functions of the forests. For tourists, being on an eco tourism holiday means making an effort not to disturb the integrity and sensitivity of the ecosystem. People visit eco tourism destinations for studying the natural and cultural history of the environment and in turn creating and making a stage for economic activities to conserve of natural resources beneficial to local inhabitants.
Therefore, to put it in a few words, eco tourism means environmentally conscious tourism. It involves understanding the ecology of a destination. Eco tourism is mainly nature based, where awareness about the natural resources is an important part and ecosystem has to be maintained besides benefiting the local people. All these conditions should be met to call any tour a successful eco tourism endeavor.
Beaches, backwaters, hill stations, wildlife sanctuaries and culture including festivals mainly comprise the eco tourism products. The main issue is to improve the environmental settings. Kerala has a bounty of all eco tourism products. The Western Ghats, on which Kerala is located, is blessed with a tropical forest ecosystem providing a natural advantage for development of its section of tourism. Enhancement in quality and diversification of tourism is a must to further develop eco tourism in Kerala.
Tourism that is too vigorous disturbs the natural habitat of an area to an irreversible extent. So to prevent this, there must be a well-planned strategy and proper programs. Though tourism cannot be averted and neglected, as this is a major economic activity for locals also, eco tourism is a good way to let make people aware of their surroundings and conscious towards their region’s ecology.
Kerala has many places that can be put under eco tourism category. It has 12 wildlife sanctuaries and 2 national parks, creating a base for planning eco tourism activities. There is large scope for eco tourism activities in Kerala like mountaineering, trekking, bird watching and more. Many water bodies formed within the forest due to construction of hydel projects provide ample space for recreational activities. Moreover, Kerala is well connected and has a long coastline. The forest staff is also well trained for conserving wildlife and ecological balance. Major eco tourism avenues in Kerala are Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, Eravikulam National Park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary, and many more.
Therefore, to put it in a few words, eco tourism means environmentally conscious tourism. It involves understanding the ecology of a destination. Eco tourism is mainly nature based, where awareness about the natural resources is an important part and ecosystem has to be maintained besides benefiting the local people. All these conditions should be met to call any tour a successful eco tourism endeavor.
Beaches, backwaters, hill stations, wildlife sanctuaries and culture including festivals mainly comprise the eco tourism products. The main issue is to improve the environmental settings. Kerala has a bounty of all eco tourism products. The Western Ghats, on which Kerala is located, is blessed with a tropical forest ecosystem providing a natural advantage for development of its section of tourism. Enhancement in quality and diversification of tourism is a must to further develop eco tourism in Kerala.
Tourism that is too vigorous disturbs the natural habitat of an area to an irreversible extent. So to prevent this, there must be a well-planned strategy and proper programs. Though tourism cannot be averted and neglected, as this is a major economic activity for locals also, eco tourism is a good way to let make people aware of their surroundings and conscious towards their region’s ecology.
Kerala has many places that can be put under eco tourism category. It has 12 wildlife sanctuaries and 2 national parks, creating a base for planning eco tourism activities. There is large scope for eco tourism activities in Kerala like mountaineering, trekking, bird watching and more. Many water bodies formed within the forest due to construction of hydel projects provide ample space for recreational activities. Moreover, Kerala is well connected and has a long coastline. The forest staff is also well trained for conserving wildlife and ecological balance. Major eco tourism avenues in Kerala are Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, Eravikulam National Park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary, and many more.
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