Tourism in Kerala – Letting You Enjoy Through Warm Hospitality

Kerala, popularly known as the ‘God’s Own Country, is situated in south west India in the Malabar Coast. As per the National Geographic Traveler, it is one among the ten paradises in the world. The state has beautiful landscapes, a rich culture and tradition.

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Tourism in Kerala - Initiatives of the Government

Kerala is ranked as the most popular and the most preferred destination for tourists because of its unique culture. Traditionally and demographically, the state has some peculiar characteristics. Tourism in Kerala is a rapidly growing industry and it is contributing a major chunk in the economy of the state. Kerala remained unknown for tourists till the early years of 1980. However, anticipating the prospects of tourism in Kerala, KTDC (Kerala Tourism Development Corporation) started aggressive campaign to transform the state as a preferred destination for tourists. The tag line, God’s own country, is the creation of KTDC and they used it to promote tourism in Kerala. Today, the state is the favorite destination for local, national and international tourists.

Visit Kerala - Enjoy the Beauty of Nature

The major attractions for the tourists who visit Kerala are the beaches. Kovalam, Varkala and Cherai beaches are very famous among the tourists. The hill stations such as Munnar, Ponmudi, Nelliampathi, Wayanad, etc are the other major attractions for them. The national parks like Eravikulam and the wildlife sanctuaries like Periyar are also highly attractive. The rivers, canals and lakes of Kerala are interconnected and the tourists who visit Kerala do not skip the backwaters of Alleppy, Punnamada, Kumarakom, etc because these are highly enjoyable tourist destinations in Kerala. There are lots of visitors for the heritage sites in the state such as Padmanabhapuram Palace, Mattancherry Palace, Hill Palace, etc. Kochi and Trivandrum are the major shopping cities for the tourists.

Kerala Trip - Beneficial for Rejuvenating Mind and Body

Proclaiming the ecologically sustained tourism, Kerala is also propagating its culture among the visitors through festivals and cultural activities. There are lots of foreign visitors for festivals such as Onam, Thrissur Pooram, Chettikulangara Bharani, Vishu, Sivarathri, Parumala Perunnal and cultural activities such as Kadhakali, Kalaripayattu, Koothu, Koodiyattom. Medical tourism is the other advantage in a Kerala trip. Traditional medicines such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Yoga, etc has greater acceptance among the tourists. The traffics of the tourists are high in Ayurveda resort centres such as Somatheeram, Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Shala, Keraleeyam Ayurvedic resort, Surya Samudra Spa, etc. These resorts are offering highly affordable and natural treatment for the visitors.