Kerala Is Not Only About Beaches And Backwaters

Serene Backwater and exotic beaches conjure the usual images of Kerala. But beyond that the

state is home to some of the amazing destinations. From its startling hill stations, pristine jungles,

small hidden, spice, coffee plantation and incredible villages all are ready to be explored. Your

vacation cannot get better than this, so pack your bags and set on an exquisite trip.

Hill Stations

The rocky and old Western Ghats has bestowed Kerala

with some of the remarkable hill stations. These high

altitude getaways are an ideal place to relax and set on an

adventure trail. The meandering roads, twisty streams,

immaculate environment, lush flora and fauna, the mist

slowly covering the mountains are an amazing way to kick

start the Kerala Holidays. So pack your trekking shoes and

pick your bags to venture on the undulating mountains.

Munnar, Wayanad, Devikulam, Ponmudi, Nelliyampathy,

and Peermade are popular mountains escapes you could

choose from to sneak on a memorable vacation. With

average temperature ranging from 20 degree to 30 degrees

in summers to 5-15 degree in winters.

Summiting the highest peak or unwinding the wildlife in Eravikulam National Park, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Pallivasal, and Blossom International Park in Munnar. Wayanad is yet another hill station cherished for the unspoiled beauty and lush green paddy fields. Adventurers could embark on hiking, rock climbing, mountain cycling, boating and wild safari. For photographers, the surroundings are a visual treat offering amazing sites for a snapshot.

Spice Plantation

Kerala is a spice bowl of India. It is these priceless natural resources which have

allure explorer and conquerors right from the ancient times. Today the state is

cashing cleverly on its natural treasures by organizing spice tourism. These tours

are conducted by the Kerala Tourism and are a great way to gain knowledge

about the range of spices. Assortment of spices are cultivated such as pepper,

cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla and Nutmeg. Most of these plantations are

nestled amidst nature beauty delighting the eyes. Smell the raw aroma and feel

the texture of the spices in their earliest form. See how they are processed and

packed for the consumption.

Art and Culture The way in which Kerala displays its art

and culture though pantomime dance

like Kathakali and the contrasting

colours you will hardly see it displaying

at any other destination in India.

Travellers visiting the state during

Kerala’s New Year would encounter

another unique pageant of dance and

colourful art known as Puli -Kali. In this

participants paint their entire body in

the form of Tiger. A visual treat for the

senses and wonderful way to dig deep

and find more about the arts and

customs. Tourists can see art

everywhere. Even the use of coconut

tree in making a wide range of

products in daily work is startling.

Whether it is painting or music the

state is endowed with some of the

finest work in the realms of both the

music and paintings.

Cuisines

The freshness and the aroma in the cuisines is just remarkable. You can give the credit to

the raw and fresh spices used by the Keralites. Apart the cuisine is also heavily influenced

by the outsiders such as Muslims and Christians. The use of spices, coconut milk, curry

leaves gives a unique tag to the food. Travellers will find people still eating food on banana

leave. Even many restaurants also served food to their guests on the sprawling green

banana leaves. A great travel destination both for vacationing and relishing the

scrumptious food.

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