Reasons to Visit Kerala

Kerala is often known as God’s Own Country for good reason. It’s natural beauty is beyond words. Surrounded with magnificent backwaters, lovely tropical beaches and coconut trees, this land is truly every traveller’s paradise. Apart from this, it is also the epicentre of one of the most ancient medicines in the world — Ayurveda. With so many experiences in one, Kerala has become one of the must-see destinations in the world that everyone should add onto their travel bucket list.

Kerala Backwaters

Kerala is extremely popular for its beautiful backwaters. These include the following:

Kuttanad

Having the lowest altitude in India, Kuttanad covers the  Alleppey, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts. Filled with paddy fields, these backwaters are connected by a network of canals and channels. Thes best part about these backwaters is that one gets a glimpse of the authentic culture and rural lifestyle when passing along the greenish waters.

Alappuzha

Known as Venice of the East, Alappuzha district is renowned for the Kayamkulam Estauray and its built-in network of channels and canals. It is also widely known as the Alleppey district. Some experiences include the famous houseboats over the brackish waters and a visit to the Pathiramanal island by ferry.

Kottayam-Kumarakom

Apart from the beautiful backdrop of the Vembanad lake, the extraordinary houseboat tours across the backwaters, a bird sanctuary and its cluster of islands, Kumarakom village is known for its Ayurvedic rejuvenation centres. These offer therapeutic massages and natural wellness treatments.

Munroe Island

Just like Kottayam-Kumarakom, Monroe islands is also known for exquisite bird species. These backwaters are flanked by the Kallada, Sasthamkotta and Ashtamudi rivers. Its special features include an exposure to the traditional coir industry, an opportunity to understand cultivation of various spices and deep insights into the local culture.

Apart from this, Thriuvallam and Kasaragod also offer tremendous experiences.

Ayurvedic Resorts in Kerala

Kerala is extremely close to Ayurveda. A lot of travellers come here just for wellness purposes. To support this booming wellness culture, there are multiple resorts around the state that provide therapies and treatments, sometimes by the beaches or backwaters. Some of these include Soma Manaltheeram Ayurveda Beach Village

Beaches, Niraamaya Retreats, Sarovaram Ayurvedic Health Center, ShinShiva Ayurvedic Resort and more.

Beaches in Kerela

Lined with coconut trees, Kerala beaches are extremely popular for the tropical feels. Kovalam Beach is distinguished by its open-air eateries and lighthouse, Varkala Beach for its secluded romanticism, Kannur for its culture and Bekal Beach for its rich history and luxury. However, these aren’t the only beaches, there are many more to explore.

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