Known as "God's Own Country' Kerala is probably one of the greenest places on earth that you will ever get the opportunity to see. A preferred tourist destination, it has been listed by the National Geographic Society, as a paradise destination and not without reason has it been called so. An equable climate, sun drenched beaches, emerald beaches waters, idyllic hill stations, exotic wildlife, breathtaking waterfalls, and magical festivals, all combine to give a visitor on holiday to Kerala a unique unforgettable experience. Travel to Kerala and spend your holiday in Kerala and experience history opening its doors.
Places to Visit in Kerala
Munnar
One of the best hill stations of India, Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountains streams. Sprawling tea plantations are the highlight of this hill station. Adding to the beauty of the sylvan surroundings are the rare and fragile flora and fauna. Anamudi, the highest peak of south India, is an ideal place for trekking. Other places of tourists interest include Muttunpetty, the highly specialized Diary Farm, Devikulam, the idyllic hill station with its velvet lawns and exotic flora and fauna, and Top Station the highest point of the hill station providing an excellent view of the nearby towns.
How to Reach Munnar :
By Air :
Cochin is the nearest airport and is about 140 kms form Munnar
By Road :
Well-connected roads link the hill station to the other parts of the state.
Kerala BackWaters
This unique project of Kerala is not found anywhere else in the world. Teeming with aquatic life, the project consists of over 900 km of labyrinthine navigable water world connecting villages together. The largest stretch is the Vembanand Lake, which flows through three districts and opens out into the sea at the Kochi Port.
Cochin/KochiKnown as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea", Cochin is the commercial capital of Kerala. Places of tourist's interest include:
ST. Francis Church : Built in 1503, this is India's oldest European Church. The remains of the  traveler Vasco da Gama were buried ehre before being shifted to Lisbon, Portugal.
Mattancherry Palace
Built by the Portugese in 1557, the palace is of great historic interest as it houses Dutch maps of old Kochi, royal palanquins, and coronation robes of former Maharajas of Kochi.
Hill Palace Museum,Thripunithura : This was the official residence of the royal family of Kochi.
Attirapally WaterFalls : An ideal picnic spot, the crystal clear cascading waterfalls are a delight to watch.
How to Reach Cochin
Fort Kochi is accessible by bus or ferry. The bus ride from Ernakulam town, which is nearly 13 km away, takes about an hour and the ferry ride from Main boat jetty at Ernakulam about 20 minutes.
KovalamOne of the most famous beaches of South India, Kovalam is the best place for relaxation of both body and the soul for apart from the sylvan beauty of the surroundings, the Ayurvedic treatment provided here is bound to take you to the realms of peaceful heights never encountered before. It also has three different beaches, the most famous being the Lighthouse beach.
How to Reach Kovalam :
By Air:The nearest airport is Trivandrum, which is 16 kms away from Kovalam.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is Trivandrum.
By Road :
Kovalam is well connected by roads to other parts of the state.
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