 Kerala
is aptly called God’s own country
as it is definitely blessed by nature. The
serene beauty of its landscape has earned
a place for itself in the tourism map of
the world. In several surveys Kerala has
high ratings in terms of tourism. Kerala
is blessed with an abundance of natural
minerals and also a lot of rain.
Kerala has umpteen number of tourist
destinations. Being a coastal area, Kerala
boasts of a huge number of beaches. Most
of the beaches have vast stretches of
coconut palms which add to the beauty
of the place. The presence of a huge number
of picturesque backwaters facilitates
a number of boating opportunities. The
various houseboats of all sizes and shapes
can be found in all budgets as well. Blessed
with a varied topography, Kerala is also
home to a number of hill stations that
are superlative in character. Hill stations
like Vythiri, Munnar, Ponmudi and the
likes have caught the imagination of many.
One of the major sources of tourist attraction
in Kerala is the wildlife tourism. Due
to dense forests located at various intervals,
there are a number of species of animals
living in them and makes it good wildlife
sanctuaries. There are huge numbers of
bird sanctuaries as well. There are a
huge number of waterfalls as well that
make attractive tourist centers. Temples,
churches, mosques, palaces and other historical
monuments at various locations are important
tourist attractions in Kerala. The presence
of Ayurveda in a big way also accounts
for much of the tourist population making
a bee line here. Kerala definitely is
one of the most enjoyable holiday destinations
for any visitor.
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