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Tourist Places in Kerala - Best Beaches ,Lakes and Backwaters for a tourist to visit in Kerala

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Experience the Magic of Kerala Tourism

Kerala is really a wonderful destination for all types of travelers. The place is full of wonderful tourist destinations. The place witnesses a heavy flow of travelers from different parts of the world. The place has variety of traveling options including beaches, backwaters, pilgrim centers, waterfalls, houseboats, ayurvedic spas, museums, forts & palaces, hill stations, wildlife and historical monuments.


All these attractive place completely makes the tourist to tie with it Although the state of Kerala offers so many options to the travelers but the highlight of Kerala tourism has to be its backwaters and beaches. It is a network of interconnected rivers, canals, and lakes. There is a wide range of beach and backwaters destination in the state are Fort Kochi, Fort Bekal, Kumarakom, Kovalam, Varkala, and Kuttanad many more. One cannot even think of finishing his/her indian tour and without exploring its beautiful beaches and backwaters.


Beauty of Kerala (India) Backwaters

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Beauty of Kerala (India) Backwaters
Beauty of Kerala (India) Backwaters



Kovalam, beach, tourism, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Kovalam Beach

Kovalam beachis the most popular beach hangouts in South Indian ,cradled between two sweping beaches. It is located around 13km downtown from the capital city of kerala- trivandrum .Owing to its natural beauty,today Kovalam beach is referred to as the “Paradise of the South”,with steep palm covered headlands that gives it a ravishing look.

Though Kovalam is pleasant throughout the year the best time to visit Kovalam is from September to May. The peak season is between mid-December till mid- January. Kovalam was brought to the public eye by the Maharaja of Travancore. Apart from the usual sunbath and surfing, many marine activities are possible at Kovalam. The local fishermen provides sunrise and sunset cruises in fishing boats. Kovalam has plenty of hotels, resorts and ayurveda resorts. Restaurants provide western style as well as Indian food offering best seafood specialties,in which the fish is catched fresh from the sea at Kovalam. Ayurvedic massage parlors, yoga centers and water sport facilities, makes Kovalam a popular haven for tourists from all over the globe. This marvellous beach is a tourist's dream come true.

Beach Holidays -Video By Department of Tourism Kerala


Beach Poll

Which is the Best Place?

  • Kovalam
  • Kumarakam
  • Veli Lake
  • Marine Drive (Fort Kochi)
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Kumarakom - Serene beauty of Kerala Backwaters

Kumarakom Lake

Kumarakom Lake Resort being India’s Leading Resort 2007-08 awarded by the World Travel Awards,which is Asia's largest freshwater lakes. The resort with true comfort and tradition ensure the creation of truely memorable experience. The Vembanad Lake is a giant water reservoir located just 15 km from Kottayam town. The Lake is famous for its exceptional scenic beauty, lush green surroundings and exciting boat cruises.

The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary on the eastern banks of the Vembanad Lake is a favorite haunt of migratory birds shelters a wide variety of fauna. Enjoy an unforgettable boat cruising on the Vembanad Lake and explore its scenic beauty and rich fauna. Most of the luxury houseboat cruises start from the Vembanad Lake jetty and enter the enchanting Kerala backwaters.The resort owners about 50 air conditioned traditional cottages spread over 10 acres serving 250 guests per day that makes it sociable rather than crowded.

Houseboat ride on Vembanad Lake at sunrise and sunset will be an unforgettable memory in one’s life.The lake, an enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination, provides boating, fishing and sight seeing experiences that are truly exhilarating. Or go ahead and. enjoy a memorable holiday in the heart of Kerala’s own lake country,Kumarakom


Veli lake, Kerala

Veli Lake: Spent An Evening Leisure

Veli Lake is a unique inland lake, separated by a narrow sand bar from the Arabian Sea , located 8kms from Thiruvananthapuram is a fine little tourist village.A beautiful land scapped garden and facilities for swimming,boating etc in the lake adds thousands of visitors every month. The place is blessed with a calm serene atmosphere. Motor-driven safari launches, powerboats and pedal boats or rowboats in the Tourist Village explore the charm of the Veli lake.

Children’s park,waterfront park, floating bridge to the island, a newly build floating restaurant, boating, swimming and water-sports opportunities make VeliLake a lively place in Thiruvananthapuram tourism map. Shanghumukham beach which is a favorite haunt for sunset watchers is adjacent to VeliTourist Village. Of course, Kerala tourism department has spent most money and efforts for the beautification of this tourism village for enjoying the sight of Arabian Sea receiving the big orange sun in the evening.


Kerala Backwaters

Famous Backwaters of Cochin

Kochi(Cochin) ,the Queen of the Arabian Sea, is a group of islands on LakeVembanad which opens out in to the Arabian Sea.The major tourist attractions are Bolgatty island,Willington island,Chinese fishing nets in cochin harbor, Vyppin, Gundu and Vallarpadam.It is one of the finest natural harbors of the world. Many backwater cruises begin or end in Cochin. The backwaters extent east and south of the harbour and contain tiny islands formed naturally by alluvial deposits.This natural advantage made Kochi a fascinating blend of the cultures and influences the explorers and traders who visited this wealthy land.The main tourist attraction of kochi is visiting these islands on the local ferries. Houseboats on backwaters of Cochin is a major tourist attraction.

The houseboats glide on the backwaters of Kerala, with mind blowing view is superb. The fascinating coconut trees that line the long stretches of calm water for kilometers adds to the fabulous view. Also one can spot many birds in the hidden corners among the dense growth of trees on the shores. The backwaters have a unique ecosystem-fresh water from the rivers meets the sea water from the Arabian Sea.Many unique species of aquatic life and a wide variety of flora and fauna live in and alongside the backwaters.You can enjoy boat rides from Kochi backwaters to Willingdon Island,Mattancherry Place,the Jewish Synagogue,Fort kochi and bolgatty Island. Cochin backwaters infuse a new life and energy into you.An ideal way to unwind and relax in the stunningly beautiful and calm waters is by going for a sale in Kochi back waters.


Colour Beaches of the World

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Beach with White & Pink Sand
Beach with White & Pink Sand

Kerala Backwaters


Fishing, Samudra Beach nr. Kovalam, Kerala

Fishing Not to Spend the Free Time

Kerala ,the most enchanting tourist destination provides excellent opportunities for fishing and angling. Fishing in Kerala is termed as open sea fishing and the fishing village provides fresh fish , fruit and toddy(coconut beer). This tiny beach is the focus of a multimillion dollar business,drawing thousands of tourists for a two week stay in paradise. The fishing community in Kerala belongs to the social categories of Mukkuva & Anjootty (Latin Catholic), Dheevara (Hindu) and Pooislan(Muslim).

The Chinese fishing nets are one of the fascinating attractions of Kerala. Bamboo trap is a traditional device for capturing fishes from small canals, streams and paddy fields.Fishing in kerala backwaters would be an unforgettable experience in one’s life.kerala backwaters also provide online booking for an excellent fishing tour.Enjoy a wonderful kerala fishing tour in the green little paradise of kerala and get an unforgettable holiday package or you can enjoy the fishing of local fisherman.

Enjoy Your Holidays in Kerala...........

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kerala houseboat  says:
3 months ago

excellent pictures.

really loved the videos especially the samudra beach video.

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SEO Expert Kerala  says:
3 months ago

thank you for your comments

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prettydarkhorse  says:
4 weeks ago

nice place to visit! I am happy to read this one! been wondering where Kerala is, now I know

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SEO Expert Kerala  says:
3 weeks ago

Try to spend your vocation in Kerala -Gods Own Land

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