Choosing Kerala tours and tours can make one of the best vacations you have ever had, the beauty, attractions, people and food make for a spectacular adventure. Kerala is located in South India on the western side and although it may be one of the smallest states, it certainly has one of the biggest personalities.
The state is perhaps most famous for its backwaters, a nearly 1,000-kilometre network of canals and waterways linking various lakes, towns, and villages. No Kerala tour and trip is complete without a trip to the backwaters of Kerala. The best way to see the stunning backwaters is on a houseboat. The boats, known locally as Kettuvallams, were originally used as cargo ferries to transport the thousands of tons of rice and spices that Kerala produces each year out of the state. Since the invention of trucks, these beautiful boats became obsolete before anyone decided they made great homes. There are now nearly 2,000 of these boats floating up and down Kerala’s waterways on a daily basis, giving tourists and travelers from all over India and the world a beautiful glimpse of a true natural wonder. The backwaters really have to be seen to be believed, a huge expanse of water interspersed with small houses, villages and rice paddies. They support a huge biodiversity of plants and animals and the area has become very popular internationally as a bird watching hotspot.
The other reason why travelers venture on Kerala tours and trips is because of the beautiful Western Ghats, a mountain range that makes up a large part of the southern Indian subcontinent. They are a constant source of wonder and amazement for almost everyone who visits them due to the seemingly endless and incredibly lush and green rolling hills on which are miles and miles of tea and spice plantations. Munnar is a classic example of this and is also one of my favorite places in India and indeed the world. Munnar is famous for its tea and is especially famous for the sheer beauty of its surroundings. Thekkady, further south than Munnar, is another hill station and some amazing walking and cycling.
Kerala tours and trips are getting more and more popular and every year more and more visitors discover the beauty of Kerala. In fact, it was announced late last year that Kerala is not only the fastest growing tourist destination in India but also in the world.
Kerala is also famous for its impressive selection of national and wildlife parks, some of which have gained international recognition for their stewardship and the value they provide to visitors. Expect to see elephants galore, leopards, turtles, crocodiles, snakes, and some of the more than 450 different bird species that call the state home. Kerala tours and trips offer something extraordinary, for more information and a free tour quote just follow the link at the end of this article.