KERALA - Major tourist attraction as well as the best honeymoon destination in India

The god’s own country is one of the major tourist attraction as well as the best honeymoon destination in India. The land of God, Kerala is believed to be a gift of the Arabian Sea. The pride of Kerala are Gorgeous and Exotic Beaches, Breathtaking hill Stations, Enchanting waterfalls, Beautiful lagoons, Meandering rivers and Amazing natural scenarios. These colors are made Kerala as a land of beauty and paradise on earth. Kerala is also famous for its Ayurvedic treatments, high mountains, gorges and deep-cut valley, lush and evergreen rain forest and coconuts water and oil and foods items. Kerala houseboats are first and best preference of the tourist to enjoy their moments in beautiful lakes of Kerala. The Idukki dam is the first Indian arch dam in Periyar river Kerala and the largest arch dam in Asia. Shopping, museums and markets are also best way to explore Kerala. Follow to visit some of the Best Place in Kerala.

Culture: 

Kerala’s culture is an integral part of Indian culture. The cultural heritage of Kerala are its arts, festivals and dresses. Hindu, Christian and Islam religion found in Kerala and Malayalam is the local language of Kerala. Indian elephants are given a prestigious place in the state culture of Kerala. kathakali and mohiniyaattam are the traditional art of dance in Kerala.

Kathakali Dance Kerala

Lifestyle: 

The people of Kerala are very simple and down to earth people, they love to live in their own world. The Keralites also are very progressive in terms of cleanliness, healthcare and physical quality of life. The elephants are an integral part of the daily life in Kerala. Kerala people are very protective about their religion and ancient practices, rituals and traditions.

Kerala Lifestyle

Villages: 

The villages in Kerala offer a feast to the eyes of the travellers by way of its panoramic view of the fields, farms, hillsides, rivers and lakes. The locals engage in fishing, farming, pottery, jute making and handicrafts. These villages with paddy fields all around and coconut trees are perfect to spend a relaxed holiday. Some of the popular villages are Vavannoor, Udayagiri, Aranmula, Cheppad, Teekoy,etc.

Kerala Paddy fields

Cuisines: 

After the enjoyments, foods are the next thing in mind. Kerala has a rich and unique flavor of foods like Sea foods, malayali cuisines and banana dishes. Kerala is famous for its spices and its spicy recipes of vegetarian and non vegetation food. Best cuisine of Kerala is Meen Curry – Kerala style fish curry made in fried coconut.

Food from Kerala

Festivals: 

Kerala has many colorful festivals and every festival has its own importance. Onam, the annual harvest festival and it is the largest festival celebrated in Kerala. Vallamkali or Snake Boat Races is the traditional boat race in Kerala. This famous water sport marks the end of Onam festival. Pooram Festival, the The main features of the pooram are the decorated elephants. Peoples of Kerala worship elephants and snakes on different festival occasions.

Pooram-Festival-Thrissur

Beaches: 

Sea, Sand and Sun are the gifts given by the god, which makes Kerala the land of most delightful beaches in the world. Kerala Backwaters offers a series of beaches that are perfect for a relaxing time with your love one. Some of the best beaches in Kerala are Kovalam, Cherai, Varkala, Kappad, Muzhappilangad and Bekal. Watch the sunset along with the blue water beaches of Kerala is the best way to end your day and start a romantic night.

Beaches in Kerala

Sports: 

The Exotic Beaches of Kerala are best for surfing, rafting and many more adventures ocean water sports. Kerala is the one of the best place for scuba diving and snorkeling in India. Kerala is also known for its kind of Martial Arts called Kalarippayattu – A new insight into the traditional martial art of Kerala. Mountains climbing, Trekking, camping and kayaking in rippling rivers of kerala are some different types of sport that any one can enjoy. Ayurvedic treatments in Kerala are best way to relax and feel fresh after these sports.

Ayurvedic treatment in Kerala

Wildlife: 

The Land of God, Kerala has a rich culture in Flora and Fauna. Kerala is the only state in India where highest number of Indian Elephants are found. The best place for wild animals are Silent Valley, Periyar national park and Tiger Reserve,which is situated high in the ranges of the Western Ghat. The land of elephants share their habitat with Panthera, King Cobra and other wild animals.

Periyar-Natioanl-park-Thekkady

Natural beauty: 

Kerala the land of beauty is describes as the favorite child of nature, and famous for its breath-taking natural beauty. Major attraction are includes long coconuts tree, the blue mountain and rivers makes Kerala one of the greenest places ever seen. The beautiful milky falls of water splashing through the rocks should not be miss. Other attraction are Vembanad Lake India’s longest lake, Sasthamkotta lake and Cheruthoni Dam.

Athirappilli waterfalls Kerala

Hill Stations: 

There are many hill stations in Kerala which offers the best spectacular views of the nature. Munnar one of best hill destination in kerala and one of the famous hill station in India. The other beautiful hill stations are Ponmudi,Nelliampathi, Ponmudi and Wayanad Hill Station. These hill stations of Western ghats are one of the best place for trekking in India.

Munnar Hill Station - Kerala

Beautiful union territories of India

There are seven beautiful union territories in India, which are administered by the Central government. These Union Territories of India are fast developing into a modern and beautiful belt for Industry and Tourism. Daman and diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli are famous for its excellent beaches, Portuguese churches and forts.

Andaman and Nicobar: 

Andaman and Nicobar are the group of island located in the Indian Ocean. The Andamans and Nicobars are separated by a channel. These Islands are blessed with a unique tropical evergreen forest. The British used this islands as an isolated prison know as “Kala pani” for Indian freedom fighters. Local people of Islands still maintained their separated existence, these Indian Tribes are known as jarwa and Great Andamanese. Port Blair is the largest city and the capital of Island.

View of Andaman and Nicobar inlands from Plane

New Delhi: 

The official name National Capital Territory of Delhi, in 1956 Delhi was converted into a Union territory. Delhi is a largest metro green city by area in India and eighth in the world by population. Delhi also own National Capital Region urban area in which Noida, Gurgaon, Greater Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad are included. The capital of India Delhi is located on banks of yamuna river one of the holy river in India. Delhi has many tourist attraction form all around the world Palika Bazaar , lotus temple, Jama Masjid- one of the largest mosques and The Pride of India “The India Gate”.

India Gate - Delhi , India

Chandigarh: 

Chandigarh is one of the best city in India, it is also known as The Green city of India. Chandigarh, is the capital of state Haryana and Punjab. It is considered as the first well planned city of India. Rock Garden and sukhna lake are good places to visit, a bird sanctuary is also located in the city which is home for a variety of bird species.

Rock Garden in Chandigarh - India

Daman and Diu: 

Daman and Diu is located on western coast of India, Daman city is the capital having an area of 72km. Daman and Diu is the second smallest among the other union territories in India. It has a mix culture of Indian and Portuguese. Daman and Diu is known for its untouched and explorer natural beauty. A trip to the famous beaches, Portuguese churches and forts of Daman and Diu can not be forgettable.

Daman and Diu Beach

Dadra and Nagar Haveli: 

Dadra and Nagar Haveli located between Maharashtra and Gujarat and few kilometers from the city of Daman. A beautiful lake Garden Vanganga is located at the entrance of the city. Because of its scenic natural beauty and pleasant climate, Dadra & Nagar Haveli are dream tourist destinations. Silvassa the capital is one of the best place to visit.

Coatline of Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Pondicherry: 

Located on the eastern ghat of India. It was a former French colony. Puducherry is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South India. Beaches and Churches in Puducherry are most popular tourist attraction. It is also one of the educational hubs in southern India.

Beautiful beach in Pondicherry 

Lakshadweep: 

Lakshadweep is the smallest union territories in terms of area as well as in population. Lakshadweep located off of the coast of Kerala in the Laccadive Sea. The total area is 32 km and Kavaratti is the capital with a largest city is Andrott. Lakshadweep is fast becoming India’s one of the best tourism location for its kinds “Adventure sports”. Some of the Island’s are still inhabited and full of natural beauty. Due to its isolate and virgin beaches it become one of the best honeymoon destination in India.

Beautiful inlands of Lakshadweep

Best Places to Visit in Kerala

Though every region of Kerala is full with attractions and beautiful scenery and all the places are counted as must to visit. Some of the best Places to Visit in Kerala are Kovalam,Kottayam,Pallivasal and Kundala. The places can by divided as per the seasons like Trivandrum during the monsoons,Munnar in Winter and Wayanad in summer. Here is the list of top 10 best places to visit in Kerala.

Thiruvananthapuram 

The capital of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram is situated west coast of India and bordered by Tiruneveli,Kollam and Kanyakumari. Thiruvananthapuram is a Evergreen city of India and also considered as one of the 10 greenest cities in India. The largest city of Kerala is an IT hub and home to several educational institutes,Napier Museum and Research Laboratory.

Padmanabha-swamy-Temple-Thiruvananthapuram

Thrissur 

Thrissur is known as cultural capital of Kerala situated at the central of in Thrissur District. The city host many cultural, spiritual and religious festival of the state, Thrissur Pooram festival is the most colorful and spectacular among them. Puli Kali also known as Tiger dance is one of the most popular folk art performed here during Onam festival.

Pooram-Festival-Thrissur

Kannur

Kannur or Cannanore means the land of Lord Krishna, is a city located in the District of Kannur on the North Malabar region of Kerala. The city is famous for its Theyyam art,pristine beaches and Adventure Tourism. Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach is the most popular beach here and only one Drive-in Beach in Asia, other beaches are Payyamballam, Meenkunnu and Ezhara beaches.

Payamballam-beach-kunnur

Thekkady 

Thekkady is important tourist destination in Kerala located in the famous the Periyar National Park. The Periyar National Park is home to a large number of Indian elephants,lion-tailed Macaques,Nilgiri Langurs, Indian bison and Bengal Tigers. Mullaperiyar Dam is situated around the area on the Periyar River and formed an artificial lake for Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Periyar-Natioanl-park-Thekkady

Kumarakom 

Kumarakom is most popular tourist spot located near the Kottayam city and famous for its houseboat in backwaters of Vembanad Lake. Vembanad Lake is the largest freshwater lake of Kerala and longest lake in India. Kumarakom is a famous Bird Sanctuary and home to a wide variety of local and migratory birds.

Kumarakom-backwaters

Alleppey

Alleppey is situated along with the Arabian coast of Alappuzha District and offers backwaters, beaches and lagoons tourism. Alappuzha District is one of the major tourist destination apart from backwaters it offers long paddy fields. The paddy fields are grown every year below the sea level and its one of the major attractions in Kuttanad along with backwaters and Boat services.

Alleppey

Munnar

Munnar is the famous hill station in Kerala situated at the confluence of the three rivers Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly. It is located on the western ghats range in the Idukki district and famous as the major tea plantations region. Tea plantations,Dense forests, valleys,green mountains and flora and fauna makes Munnar as one of the best romantic honeymoon destination in India.

Munnar-tea-Gardens

Wayanad 

The district of Wayanad is located in the north-east of Kerala on the on the high altitudes of majestic Western Ghats. Wayanad is one of the least explore area of Kerala and major portion are tribal habitat. District of Wayanad is full of attractions with Mountains Peaks, Rivers, lakes and waterfall. Meenmutty Falls a three-tiered waterfall with a height of 300 metres is located in Kalpetta.

Meenmutty falls-Wayanad

Kochi

Kochi earlier known as Cochin is a port city of Kerala located at west coast of India in the Arabian Sea. Kochi is the part of district of Ernakulam, the eastern part of the mainland of Kochi and they both are called as twin cities. The city of Kochi is home to Port of Kochi,Indian Navy,Indian Coast Guard and other major chemical industries. City of Kochi is the best tourist destination in Kerala and sixth best in India. Kochi Marine Drive and Kochi Harbour,Jain temple in Mattancherry are few famous Spot to visit around the city.

Kochi

Kozhikode 

Kozhikode is known as Calicut located in the southwest coast of Kerala and bordered by Kannur, Wayanad,Malappuram and Arabian Sea. Calicut is the place where Vasco da Gama lands and among the territories ceded to the British East India Company by Tipu Sultan of Mysore. The city known as City of Spices and famous for its many temples and mosques along with other attractions like Thusharagiri Falls, Kuttiyadi Dam and Sea port.

Kozhikode Beach

Mount Kailash - Abode of Lord Shiva

Kailash Parvat

This is the name of a mountain peak also called “Mount kailash” in the Gangdise Mountains which is the part of Himalaya Tibet. It is the perfect mountain with awesome beauty, with 4 great faces. It is the source of some of the longest river in the world, the Brahmaputra, Sutlej and The Gange one of the holiest river in India. This is one of the sacred place for Hindu as well as for Buddh. It is considered be the “Abode of Lord Shiva“. In Hinduism Lord Shiva, The destroyer of evil” reside here along with his wife parvati the daughter of Himalaya. Lord Shiva sit here in a state of meditation. It is the most significant peak in the world that has not seen any known climbing attempts. The largest rock cut template is Kailash Temple at Ellora in Maharashtra, it is named after The Mount Kailash.

Kailash Parvat 

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: 

Every years thousand of peoples make pilgrimage to Kailash, thats called Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. In Hinduism its believe that circumambulating Mount Kailash on foot brings good fortune. The complete path of Mount Kailash is around 52 Km. Some peoples thinks that walk around Kailash should be made in one day. The Great Mountain Kailash is also known as the center of the universe in the Hindu Puranas. South  of Mount Kailash are called Rakastal also known as Ravan Hrid. Because of the border dispute with china, Indians were not allowed to visit Kailash- Mansarovar for nearly two decades. Now only a limited  number  of  people  are allowed to visit. Weather condition can change any time,so be prepare for the worst.

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Must see places in India

There are various unexplored sights and attractions are present at the different corners of India. Visiting these places should be the most amazing experience and life time memory for one. These must see place of India are spread at the different parts of the country and takes healthy amount of time to explore. Here are the list of few must see places in India before you die.

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Shimmers on Ladakh Lakes

Ladakh is home to some of the most spectacular lakes of region situated at a height of 4,350 m. These lakes of Ladakh changes forms at every next hour of the day and appear most beautiful during the evening. Pangong Tso is one of the most beautiful high altitude Lakes of Ladakh along with other Tso Moriri Lake. The blue skies over the lakes along with tremulous light of sun on the the water bodies give a shimmering reflection which looks like stars on earth.

Shimmers on Lake - Ladakh

Astonishing Waterfalls in Shillong

Mawsynram is a small village located on the East Khasi Hills of northeast Meghalaya state. The place is known as the wettest place on Earth with an annual rainfall of 11,872 mm. Meghalaya also host another wettest place call Cherrapunji next to the Mawsynram and receives second highest rainfall of the year. This region is surrounded by big hills,lush green mountains and number of famous waterfalls in India.

Waterfall in Shillong - Meghalaya

Wildlife in Kanha National Park

Kanha National Park is situated at the heartland of India called Madhya Pradesh. The Tiger Reserve is one of the largest National Park and home to significant population of Royal Bengal Tigers and Indian leopards along with Indian wild dogs. Kanha National Park is very rich in wild life and mostly covered with dense bamboo and sal forests. Madhya Pradesh host two most important National Park, another one is the bandhavgarh the most popular national parks of India.

Rarrrrr - Kanha National Park

Night in the Thar Desert

The Great Indian Desert is situated in the Royal state of Rajasthan and surrounded by Aravalli mountain ranges and Great Rann of Kutch. Thar Desert offers one of the wonderful experience, A night among the dunes along with enjoyable camel ride. Bikaner is known as the jewel of the Thar Desert or desert city of India located  in the middle of the great Thar desert with extreme climate conditions.

Night in Thar Desert - Rajasthan

Sunset on Brahmaputra River

The majestic Brahmaputra river is one of the major river of Northeast India, Originate at Tibet and flows through the great gorges of Arunachal and the Valley of Assam then fall into the Bay of Bengal. During a sun set over the 2,900 km long Brahmaputra river when the dark cloud gather over the sky and rays of sun are playing with river water. Sunset on Brahmaputra River is one of the best attraction of Northeast India and a must captured moment of life.

Sunset at Brahmaputra River

Frozen Lakes of Himalayas

The Great Himalaya mountain contains hundreds of beautiful Lakes along with its long ranges from Greater Himalaya to Arunachal Himalayas. Himalayan terrain of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim host some of the best frozen lake of India, Frozen lake at Tawang,Gurudongmar Lake of Sikkim and world famous Dal Lake in Srinagar. These frozen water bodies are one of the beauty of the Himalayas.

Frozen Lak - Himalaya - India

Forest of NorthEast

The dense and dark forest of North East states occupies 25 percent of India’s total forest and cover the all seven sister states of India. There are 51 types of forest found in the north east region classified as deciduous forests,  semi evergreen,wet evergreen forests, alpine forests and temperate forests. These forest offers 7 major National Park and home to 10,000 species of flowering plants and endangered species of animals along with vulnerable species of birds.

Forest of NorthEast - India

Temples of Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar also known as city of Temples or temple city of India for more then 600 number of Hindu temples. The Kalinga Nagari is the capital city of Indian state Orissa and also regarded as one of the cleanest and greenest city of India. Bhubaneswar along with Puri and Konark are home to some of the most famous Indian temples such as Lingaraj temple, Mukteshwar Temple,Duladevi Temple,konark sun temples and Puri jagannath temple. Bhubaneswar is the only city with dedicated temple to the  Great Trinity “Brahma-Vishnu-Mahesh” those are  Brahma Temple Bindusagar, Gandhi Garabadu Precinct Vishnu Temple and The Lingaraj Temple of Great god Lord Siva.

Temples of Bhubaneswar - Orrisa

Trek to Valley of Flowers

The valley of flowers is a national park located in the peaks of west Himalaya and well known for its the variety of flora and meadows of alpine flowers. Monsoon season is the best time to visit flowers valley and trek through the mountains to long carpet of flowers.

Valley of Flower - Kashmir - India

Tranquil Hills of Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal is a gift of forest located in Dindigul district in Palani Hills at Tamil Nadu. The hill city is blessed with dense forests, Cascade Waterfall,beautiful meadows and Pillar Rocks. Tranquil hill region is also known as Princess of Hills with beautiful spots of interest like tranquil lake,Dolphin’s Nose,laid garden and giant rock pillars.

Hills of Kodaikanal

Inlands of Lakshadweep

The group of islands of Laccadive or Lakshadweep in the Laccadive Sea are the major attraction of the tiniest Union Territory of India. Island of Lakshadweep are famous for water sports and adventures sports like scuba diving and snorkeling. The islands of Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar are the jewels of the Sea.

Inlands of Lakshadweep

Natural Beauty of Western Ghats

The Western Ghats is also known as Sahyadri mountain range that runs through the entire west coast of India,from the border of Gujarat till the Kanyakumari. Western Ghats is one of the hottest biodiversity spot and home to a large variety of flora and fauna along with many undiscovered species. Western Ghats is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and known for its natural beauty with highest peaks,several man made lakes and reservoirs, waterfalls and green scenery till the end.

Western Ghats of India

Colour of Sea at Kanyakumari

The Cape Comorin or Kanyakumari is situated at the confluence of three great water bodies the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. Kanyakumari is the precious Jewel of the Oceans and one of the holy site for Hindus due to Kanyakumari Temple one of the 52 Shakti Peetha in India. As per the weather changes and sun location color of these three seas get changes accordingly.

Color of Sea at Kanyakumari - India

Tea Gardens of Darjeeling

Darjeeling, the Queen of the Hills is located at foothills of great the Himalayas in eastern India of the West Bengal state. The large tea plantation region also known as tea gardens of Darjeeling is one of the major attractions of the city along with beautiful flora, adventure sports rafting trekking and hiking. Tea of Darjeeling is well famous for its flavor and quality.

Darjeeling Tea Gardens

Ghats of Varanasi

Varanasi or Banaras is one of the oldest city in India situated along with the banks of the holy river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi is considered as the holy city by Hindu’s as well as by Buddhists, Jains and regarded as the temple city of India. The city has number of ghats along with the Ganges river, which are used for bathing and cremation, so also known as burning Ghats of Varanasi. Varanasi Ghats are one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in India.

Ghats of Varanasi

Mangrove Forest of Sundarbans

The mangrove forest of Sundarbans are one of the largest tidal halophytic mangrove in the world,situated at the Sundarbans delta in West Bengal. The Sundarbans region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and densely covered forest and home to a large number of Royal Bengal Tiger. Sundarbans means the beautiful forest created by Ganges Delta on the Bay of Bengal.

Mangrove Forest - Sundarbans

Backwaters of Kerala

The God’s own country offers the best experience to have, roaming on the brackish lagoons and lakes along with the Arabian Sea coast. The Kerala backwaters are created by five large lakes,canals, rivers and cover almost half of the state with water. Kerala backwaters server as National Waterway for backwater cruises to link number of towns, cities and facilitating cargo movement and backwater tourism. The lakes are one of the major attractions of Kerala and home to unique species of aquatic animals and birds live alongside the backwaters lagoons.

Kerala Backwaters - Land of Gods

Exotic Beaches of Goa

Goa, the smallest state but very rich in tourism and known for its beautiful beaches,world heritage architecture and worship sights. Exotic beaches of Goa are well known in the world for its freedom and unique in its own way. The stunning beaches in Goa are the major attraction of tourist along with the cuisines and culture of the region. Apart from white-sand Beaches, Goa is also famous for owing rich flora and fauna along with the Western Ghats range.

Beaches of Goa

Snow Clas Mountains of Manali

he Snow Covered mountains and glittering lakes of Himachal along with series of valleys with snow clad peaks are adventures travel. Himachal Pradesh offers one of the best snow tour of the country and host some of the most adventures winter sports such as Heli-Ski,Snowboarding and Skiing. The Spiti Valley or the desert mountain valley of Himachal is the most popular snow spot in India to visit.

Snow Covered mountains of Manali

Araku Valley of Eastern Ghats

The Eastern Ghats is range of mountains along with the eastern coast of India, from West Bengal state through Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. Beautiful Araku valley is a hill station in Andhra Pradesh and home to different tribes. Araku valley is the most beautiful part of valley in the Eastern Ghats famous coffee plantations and most of the place are yet to explore.

Araku Valley of Eastern Ghats - India