The south Indian state of Kerala has long been a favorite destination for the tourists that are looking for a relaxing vacation in a stunningly beautiful setting. The natural goodness of its country side, the tranquility and calmness of its beaches and the friendliness of its locals are the reasons that make thousand of tourists to take a cheap flight to India. The state puts tourism industry on its highest priority list and you will find perhaps the best tourism infrastructure in the country in Kerala. The state is large and each part of it offers some thing unique to its visitor.
You must have heard about the north Indian hill stations like simla but Kerala has the best hill station of the southern India in the region of Munnar. The green surroundings of Munnar coupled with the crisp air and mild climate offers a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a peaceful vacation. It is also considered as preferred destination by the honeymoon couples. The picturesque beauty of Munnar attracts thousands of visitors and there are pretty decent hotels in the area that caters to all kind of tourist needs.
If you are not interested in a hill station then Kerala can offer you its pristine beaches in Varkala. Located on a cliff overlooking the sapphire blue Arabian sea, varkala is a tourist’s paradise especially if you are the backpacker kind of a tourist as you will find quite a few of them in the Varkala region. Its beaches are some of the most beautiful in India with their soft sand and lush green surroundings, again there will be a lot of hotels in the area to spend a night in but for getting a real Varkala experience spend a night out in a campsite.
Long before it became a famous tourist spot Kerala was famous worldwide for its spices and that’s what attracted European sailors to navigate a journey of thousands of miles to get to India. Even today you can see and smell the spices in its markets, especially in Kochi which is the center of spice trade in the country. Try a few of the local dishes in the Kochi restaurants but beware they may be a little too spicy for your taste.
Kerala is also the home of the Indian Auyrverda medication and massages and you can find a number of spas in the city of Kochi that offer a pampering massage session that will surely relax your nerves and relieve you at least for the time being of all the burdens of the urban life.
Another good way of forgetting about your hectic daily life is taking a ride in the traditional house boats of Kerala in one of the many lagoons in the country side of the state. There are turquoise waters of its lakes and emerald coconut plantations in the background, a perfect setting for a relaxing vacation. For a real enjoyable experience you should try to spend a night on one of these houseboats.
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