2016-04-27

Kerala, a state located on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. Kerela is one of the most favorite traveler locations in the country. Kerala is famous particularly for its ecotourism endeavours and stunning backwaters. Its distinctive culture and traditions coupled with its varied demography which made Kerala one of the most well-known visitor locations in the world. Kerala is an well-known vacation destination for both domestic as well as foreign travelers. Kerala is well regarded for its beaches, backwaters in Alappuzha and Kollam, its mountain ranges and wildlife sanctuaries. Other favorite points of interest in the state consist of the beaches at Kovalam, Kappad, Cherai and Varkala, backwater tourism and lake resorts around Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam, some hill stations and resorts at Munnar, Wayanad, Nelliampathi, Vagamon and Ponmudi and national parks and wildlife sanctuaries at Periyar, Parambikulam and Eravikulam National Park. The city of Trivandrum positions 1st in the total number of international and domestic travelers in Kerala. To additional enhance tourism in Kerala, the Grand Kerala Shopping Festival was began by the Government of Kerala in 2007. Since then it has been organized every year during the months of December–January.

Beaches in Kerala

Flanked on the western coast by the Arabian Sea, Kerala has a long coastline of 580 km all of which is virtually dotted with sandy beaches.

Famous Beaches in Kerala :-

Alappuzha Beach

Bekal

Chavakkad Beach

Cherai Beach

Kappad

Kappkadavu

Kollam Beach

Kovalam

Marari Beach

Meenkunnu Beach

Muzhappilangad Beach

Thekkumbhagam

Payyambalam Beach

Shankumugham Beach

Snehatheeram Beach

Thirumullavaram Beach

Varkala Beach

Backwaters in Kerala

The backwaters in Kerala are a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying similar to the Arabian Sea coast which is also known as the Malabar Coast. Houseboat or Kettuvallam rides in the backwaters are a main tourist interest. Backwater tourism is centered mostly around Ashtamudi Lake, Kollam. Boat races organised during festival seasons are also a major tourist attraction in the backwater regions.

Famous Waterfalls in Kerala

Adyanpara Falls, near Nilambur

Aruvikkuzhi, near Maramon, Kozhencherry in Pathanamthitta District

Aruvikkuzhi, near Pallickathode, Kottayam District

Athirappilly Falls 80 ft (24 m)

Charpa Falls

Cheeyappara Falls, near Adimali

Chethalayam Falls, in Wayanad[18]

Kumbhavurutty Falls in Kollam district

Lakkom Water Falls

Madatharuvi Falls, near Ranny in Pathanamthitta District

Marmala waterfall

Meenmutty Falls, Thiruvananthapuram

Meenmutty Falls 984 ft (300 m), in Wayanad

Mulamkuzhi, near Malayattoor in Ernakulam District

Panieli Poru waterfalls Ernakulam

Palaruvi Falls, 300 ft (91 m) in Aryankavu near Punalur in Kollam district

Pattathippara Falls

Perunthenaruvi Falls

Siruvani Waterfalls Palakkad

Soochipara Falls 656 ft (200 m) / Sentinelrock falls, in Wayanad

Thommankuthu Falls, near Thodupuzha

Thusharagiri Falls

Valara Falls, near Adimali

Vazhachal Falls, near Athirappilly

Vazhvanthol waterfalls Trivandrum

Major Lighthouses in Kerala :-

Vizhinjam lighthouse, Thiruvananthapuram

Anjengo lighthouse, Thiruvananthapuram

Tangasseri Lighthouse, Kollam (Tallest in the state)

Kovilthottam Lighthouse, Kollam

Alappuzha Lighthouse, Alappuzha

Manakkodam Lighthouse, Alappuzha

Cochin Lighthouse, Ernakulam

Azhikode Lighthouse, Thrissur

Chetwai Lighthouse, Thrissur

Ponnani Lighthouse, Malappuram

Beypore Lighthouse, Kozhikode

Kozhikode lighthouse, Kozhikode (Defunct)

Cannanore Lighthouse, Kannur

Mount Dilly Lighthouse, Kannur

Kasargode Lighthouse, Kasargode

Medical Tourism in Kerala

Medical tourism is offered by traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda and Siddha. it is broadly well-known in the state. It attracts growing numbers of tourists. A collaboration of many aspects has guided to the increase in popularity of medical tourism such as high costs of healthcare in industrialized nations, in budget of international travel, improving technology and standards of care.

Transportation in Kerala

Air Transportation
Airports in Kerala

Calicut International Airport

Address: Malappuram District, Karipur, Kerala 673647

Phone Number: 0483-2712630

Timings: 24 Hours

Cochin International Airport

Address: Airport Road, Kochi, Kerala 683111

Phone Number: 0484-2610115

Kannur International Airport

Address: 2nd Floor, New Municipal Building, Maruthai Road, Mattannur,

Kannur, Kerala 670702

Phone Number: 0490-2474464

Trivandrum International Airport

Address: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695008

Phone Number: 0471-2702600

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