My Amazing Trip to Kerala – God's Own Country

During my recent vacation, I had the chance to visit Kerala, a beautiful state in the southern part of India. I had always heard that Kerala is called “God’s Own Country,” and after visiting, I truly understood why. The trip lasted for 7 days, and every day was full of fun, nature, and culture.

We started our journey in Cochin, also known as Kochi. It is a lovely city with a mix of modern life and old-world charm. One of the first places we visited was the Cochin Marine Drive. It is a peaceful walkway along the backwaters. The cool breeze, the sound of the water, and the view of the boats made it a perfect place to relax.

Next, we went to the Mattancherry Palace, also called the Dutch Palace. It is a historical building with beautiful wall paintings and old royal items. The palace told us stories of the kings of Kerala and their way of life. Very nearby, we also saw the Jewish Synagogue, which was colorful and full of history.

Jewish-Synagogue

Bolgatty palace at Cochin

Grave of Vasco da Gama at Cochin

One of my favorite places was Cherai Beach. The golden sand and calm sea were perfect for spending an evening. We played on the beach, collected shells, and watched the sunset. It was very peaceful and quiet.

Views of Cherai and surrounding Places near my stay

Another highlight of the trip was visiting the Kodanad Elephant Training Centre. It was exciting to see elephants so closely. We saw baby elephants being cared for and fed. We even got to watch them bathe in the river. It was a new and joyful experience.

Apart from these places, we enjoyed the local food, which was tasty and full of spices. We also saw green fields, tall coconut trees, and many rivers throughout the journey.

Overall, my 7-day trip to Kerala was unforgettable. The people were friendly, the places were beautiful, and I learned a lot about Kerala’s culture and nature. I hope to visit Kerala again and explore more of this amazing state.

Blog written & contributed by: Aarul Aji from Eicher School, Faridabad.

Things to do in Kerala

Drink some tender coconut water.
Refresh yourself with a drink of tender coconut, nature’s energizing and rejuvenating nectar, and a few scoops of its soft white flesh, nutrition at its natural best. Good for you, Good for the environment and Good for the locals who sell them on road sides all over Kerala.



Tip toe across a coconut trunk bridge
In the interiors of Kerala, you’ll come across plenty of small water bodies with extremely narrow bridges. Watch the locals cross them with ease, but think twice before you do. If this isn't your cup of tea, don’t worry. Further down, you’ll typically find a more friendly bridge.

Take a Swig of Coconut Toddy
Ask your tour guide to arrange for fresh Maddura Kallu (sweet toddy extracted from the coconut palm) and have it the Kerala way with Karimeen Pollichathu (Baked fresh water Pearl fish) or spicy tender mango pickle.



Ride a traditional canoe
Drift along serene waterways in a country canoe, Enjoy the breeze, answer a cuckoo’s call, wave back at the cheerful village folk on the banks, invite some of their chirpy children to hop in for a ride and maybe even catch and release some small fish.

A New Height of Kerala Tourism - Munnar Hill Station Voted As Asias Second Best Tourist Destination

Lagging behind only to Japan’s Tokyo, the serene hill station of Munnar has been voted as the second-best travel destination in the world, for the year 2010, by the Massachusetts-based research website & travel guide, TripAdvisor. This picturesque hill station of Kerala is followed by Siem Reap of Cambodia and Kyoto & Naha of Japan rounding off the top five spot in the Traveler’s Choice Destination awards.

Surrounding by sprawling tea plantations Munnar is situated between three mountains; Nallathanni, Kundala and Muthipuzza. Its mountains, tea gardens, pristine valleys and cold climate have together made it a favorite Indian and foreign tourist destination.



Speaking on this occasion the Kerala Tourism secretary Dr Venu said, “Millions of travelers rely on the TripAdvisor for travel guidance. We are thrilled and at the same time quiet humbled that Munnar has been voted by travelers this year. This award is particularly meaningful to us since as they are decided by the travelers themselves.”

While Munnar has been a favorite amongst both Indian and international tourists, the hill station has recently started attracting adventure travelers as well. The region’s geographical topography makes it an ideal destination for trekking, paragliding and rock climbing. Apart from this, the Eravikulam National Park located in ‘God’s Own Country’ is home to an variety of rare & endangered wildlife like the Nilgiri Tahr (ibex), the ruddy mongoose and over 120 species of bird.

Kerala Tour- Delightful and Memorable Tour of Lifetime

Some people say it is heaven on earth, some say it is the God’s Own Country, Some people say it is the must visit top 10 tourist destination of the world. What makes people to say all these about Kerala- God’s Own Country? Really it is one of the most beautiful tourism destinations of India endowed with scintillating natural beauty and scores of unparallel beauty. It state is decorated with palm fringed beaches, emerald paddy fields, bewitching backwaters, cascading waterfalls, whistling rivers, exotic flora and fauna, picture perfect hill stations, eye catching landscapes and several other fascinating tourist attraction. Every year quite in large number travelers, honeymooners, vacationers, wildlife lovers and nature lovers visit this beautiful state of India Kerala. Come once and you will surely get captivated with its unmatched beauty which is found no where else in the world.

Kerala’s main attractions of tourists are its charming backwaters. Backwaters are the unique product of the state are enchantingly beautiful which has its own charm and attraction. One can enjoy the cruise over the picturesque backwaters staying in well organized luxury houseboats. Houseboats are country made boats which were used in earlier days to transport the goods from the countryside to the various cities. But with the advent of the bridges, goods transportation system and roads, houseboat in Kerala lost its importance. But now they are again back in the picturesque backwaters of Kerala as the main tourism attraction. Some of the popular backwaters destinations are Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kovalam, Trivandrum, Kollam, kottayam, Kozhikode, Kuttanad, etc. These backwaters are the most preferred destination for a backwater houseboat cruise in Kerala. Cruising over the picturesque backwater will surely be a delightful experience of your Kerala Tourism.

Kerala is also famous for its palm fringed beaches dotted with swaying coconut trees. It is the perfect destination to enjoy some time of your tour in immense happiness and joy. It is the ideal destination for nature lover, beach lover, family vacation, adventure enthusiast, etc. You can take a leisure walk along the silver beaches, enjoy beach sports, adventure water sports or you can simply sit on the beach chair and enjoy the rumbling waves and cool breeze of the sea. You can also enjoy lip smacking sea food in the sea resorts which will surely enrich your taste buds with new brand of food. Some of the lovely beaches of Kerala are Fort Kochi beach, Cherai beach, Kappad beach, Kovalam beach, Thirumullavaram beach, Varkala beach, Marari beach, Bakal beach etc. Come to the beaches and enjoy the golden moments of your tour Kerala in a delightful and in a memorable way.

Beside these there are lovely picture perfect hill stations in Kerala which are enchantingly beautiful. Some of the popular hill stations are Ponmudi, Palakkad, Idukki, Vagamon and Munnar. Among all these hill stations Munnar is the more popular and is visited by good number of tourists from all over the world. It is the dream destination of the honeymooners and new wedded couples. It is endowed with sprawling tea gardens, cascading waterfalls, beautiful vistas of emerald hills, low flying clouds and many other splendid natural vistas. It is the most beautiful hill station of India and vacation here will be a wonderful experience of tours to Kerala.

Well if you want to explore the unmatched beauty of Kerala book tour package to Kerala from the travel agent or tour operators. You will find several tailor made Kerala tour packages. Pick any one of your choice and visit this 10 ten must visit tourist destination of the world.

Indian Dance Kathakali – Key Attraction to Kerala Tourism

While enjoying Kerala vacations, treat your senses with the pleasing Kerala Kathakali dance. While choosing your desired Kerala tour packages, you can ask your tour operator to show you the best Indian dance Kathakali.



A Kerala tour is specially designed to let you explore various traditional aspects of the native people.

Kerala Tourism !!

Kerala, situated on the lush and tropical Malabar Coast, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Named as one of the "ten paradises of the world" and "50 places of a lifetime" by the National Geographic Traveler magazine, Kerala is especially known for its ecotourism initiatives. Its unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demographics, has made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Growing at a rate of 13.31%, the state's tourism industry is a major contributor to the state's economy.

The early 1980s, Kerala was a relatively unknown destination; most tourist circuits focused on North India. Aggressive marketing campaigns launched by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, the government agency that oversees tourism prospects of the state, laid the foundation for the growth of the tourism industry. In the decades that followed, Kerala 's tourism industry was able to transform the state into one of the niche holiday destinations in India. The tagline Kerala- God's Own Country, originally coined by Vipin Gopal, has been widely used in Kerala 's tourism promotions and soon became synonymous with the state. In 2006, Kerala attracted 8.5 million tourist arrivals, an increase of 23.68% over the previous year, making the state one of the fastest-growing destinations in the world.

Popular attractions in the state include the beaches at Kovalam, Cherai and Varkala; the hill stations of Munnar, Nelliampathi, Ponmudi and Wayanad; and national parks and wildlife sanctuaries at Periyar and Eravikulam National Park. The "backwaters" region, which comprises an extensive network of interlocking rivers, lakes, and canals that centre on Alleppey, Kollam, Kumarakom, and Punnamada (where the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held in August), also see heavy tourist traffic. Heritage sites, such as the Padmanabhapuram Palace and the Mattancherry Palace, are also visited. Cities such as Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram are popular centres for their shopping and traditional theatrical performances. During early summer, the Thrissur Pooram is conducted, attracting foreign tourists who are largely drawn by the festival's elephants and celebrants

Kerala Tour Packages- A Journey to God's Own Country

Kerala, God’s own country is one of the most vibrant and enchanting land, with open hearted people and a myriad of sights and sounds. Located on the tropical southwestern coast of India, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations that attracts tourist from all corner of the world. Kerala tour packages offer a plethora of options in a rich culture, naturally salubrious and spectacularly captivating setting. God has endowed this state with extraordinary natural beauty and unique culture. Kerala is a green paradise on earth giving a perfect example of ecosystem. Rightly said by one of the National Geographic Traveler it is among the ten paradises of earth and one of the fifty destinations of the lifetime. Kerala is the most captivating and charming state of the India and is acclaimed as one of the most popular travel destination of the world.



Kerala tour package is something that is hard to forget as it let you experience Kerala rich art and architecture, beautiful hill stations with extraordinary natural beauty, exotic backwaters location, breath taking alluring beaches, rare to find flora and fauna, international standard hotels, beautiful lakes, magnificent monuments and temples, nature revitalization, rich culture and tradition, warm hospitability of its people, all these things together make it a rare experience that one can have from any tour packages. Colorful flora and fauna of this state is enough to enthrall you on your Kerala tour as for the nature lovers, alluring hill stations of this state are paradise on earth.



Tourists are fascinated by the rich natural beauty of this state and Kerala backwaters are extremely popular among tourists. Travelers from different part of the world tour Kerala for experiencing the beauty and charm of its backwaters and beaches. The ideal way to experience the beauty of backwater is by sailing in houseboats which provide excellent opportunity to see palm-fringed water passages, traditional villages and its captivating surroundings and various rice fields. Backwaters of Kerala are an amazing phenomenon where a necklace of lagoons lakes, canals and rivers run through the length of this beautiful land providing uniqueness to this state, which is found nowhere else in the world. Kerala tour packages provide you with an opportunity to experience the nature at its best.



Apart from Kerala backwaters other major attraction of Kerala lies in its hill station tour, wild life tour, adventure tour, beautiful beaches tour, Kerala Ayurveda packages and Kerala rich cultural tour. Major hill station of Kerala includes Wayanad in North Kerala, Munnar and Thekkady in Central Kerala and Ponmudi in South Kerala that have drawn the attention of tourists for their pleasant climate and proximity to the wildlife sanctuaries. Kerala also provide complete adventure to the tourists. The sea on the west are famous for water sports, backwaters for canoeing, fast flowing rivers for rafting and the Western Ghats for trekking are providing some of the best adventure experience to the tourists. Kerala is also famous for its some beautiful and alluring beaches such as Kovalam, Varkala, Cherai, and Alleppey are some of the best beaches on the Southern stretches of the state.

Kerala Tour Packages– a Journey to God’s Own Country

Kerala, God’s own country is one of the most vibrant and enchanting land, with open hearted people and a myriad of sights and sounds. Located on the tropical southwestern coast of India, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations that attracts tourist from all corner of the world. Kerala tour packages offer a plethora of options in a rich culture, naturally salubrious and spectacularly captivating setting. God has endowed this state with extraordinary natural beauty and unique culture.

Kerala is a green paradise on earth giving a perfect example of ecosystem. Rightly said by one of the National Geographic Traveler it is among the ten paradises of earth and one of the fifty destinations of the lifetime. Kerala is the most captivating and charming state of the India and is acclaimed as one of the most popular travel destination of the world.

Kerala tour package is something that is hard to forget as it let you experience Kerala rich art and architecture, beautiful hill stations with extraordinary natural beauty, exotic backwaters location, breath taking alluring beaches, rare to find flora and fauna, international standard hotels, beautiful lakes, magnificent monuments and temples, nature revitalization, rich culture and tradition, warm hospitability of its people, all these things together make it a rare experience that one can have from any tour packages. Colorful flora and fauna of this state is enough to enthrall you on your Kerala tour as for the nature lovers, alluring hill stations of this state are paradise on earth.

Tourists are fascinated by the rich natural beauty of this state and Kerala backwaters are extremely popular among tourists. Travelers from different part of the world tour Kerala for experiencing the beauty and charm of its backwaters and beaches. The ideal way to experience the beauty of backwater is by sailing in houseboats which provide excellent opportunity to see palm-fringed water passages, traditional villages and its captivating surroundings and various rice fields. Backwaters of Kerala are an amazing phenomenon where a necklace of lagoons lakes, canals and rivers run through the length of this beautiful land providing uniqueness to this state, which is found nowhere else in the world. Kerala tour packages provide you with an opportunity to experience the nature at its best.

Apart from Kerala backwaters other major attraction of Kerala lies in its hill station tour, wild life tour, adventure tour, beautiful beaches tour, Kerala Ayurveda packages and Kerala rich cultural tour. Major hill station of Kerala includes Wayanad in North Kerala, Munnar and Thekkady in Central Kerala and Ponmudi in South Kerala that have drawn the attention of tourists for their pleasant climate and proximity to the wildlife sanctuaries. Kerala also provide complete adventure to the tourists. The sea on the west are famous for water sports, backwaters for canoeing, fast flowing rivers for rafting and the Western Ghats for trekking are providing some of the best adventure experience to the tourists. Kerala is also famous for its some beautiful and alluring beaches such as Kovalam, Varkala, Cherai, and Alleppey are some of the best beaches on the Southern stretches of the state.