Kerala- a delicious slice from Incredible India! - By: vinu

If you are a tourist planning to visit India, the Taj Mahal and the state of Kerala would most probably be the top two items on your itinerary. Well, there are no wonders in that. The spectacular Taj Mahal, which mughal emporer Shah Jahan built for his wife and Kerala, which is also known as ‘God’s own country’, are the most visited tourist places in India. In this article I am going to give you all some insight about the places that you should visit in when you are in Kerala.
Kerala is a paradise for tourists with its amazing natural beauty, cultural heritage and hospitality. It has the ability to make one feel at home- regardless of which part of the world you are from. Fir your convenience, I have categorized the places- you can pick the places according to your tourist interests.
The Beaches: Bordered by the mighty Arabian Sea to the West, Kerala has a coastline of around 600km (370mi). One can find beautiful sandy beaches through the length of the state. Among the countless beaches in Kerala, Kovalam near Trivandrum is the most famous. Other major beaches are Alappuzha beach, Nattika and Vadanappally in Thrissur, Varkala in Kollam, Cherai and Fot Kochi in Ernakulam, Kappad and Beypore in Kozhikode, Muzhappilangad in Kannur (drive-in beach), and Bekal in Kasargod.
The backwaters: Lying parallel to the Malabar Coast or the Arabian Sea coast, the backwaters of Kerala are very famous. A ride on the famous houseboats (Kettuvallams) through the brackish lagoons that form the backwaters will be an experience that you will never forget. The network of Kerala’s backwaters includes five major lakes such as the Vembanad Lake and Ashtamudi Lake. There are countless canals connecting these lakes. The snake boat race held during August/ September is very famous.
Hill Stations: The Eastern side of Kerala is bordered by the famous Nilgiri mountain ranges. There are many mountains, forests, national parks, gorges and valleys in this region. The largest peak in the region goes up to a height of 2,900m (over 8,000 feet) above sea level. The most famous hill stations in the region are Munnar, Thekkady, Vagamon and Wayanad. All these regions are abundant with a variety of rare and exotic flora and fauna.
Accommodation for tourists is never a problem in Kerala. There are hundreds of resorts and hotels all over Kerala which provide impeccable hospitality to tourists. The only thing that you should worry about is what happens if you wish not to leave the place!

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