LEISURE TOURISM IN KERALA
Where is Kerala located?
Kerala is situated in the southwestern tip of Indian peninsula. It is bordered by Arabian Sea on the west, Karnataka on the north and northeast and Tamil Nadu on the east.
Uniqueness of Kerala.
Kerala, known as ‘God’s own country’ has its own unique appeal.
Kerala is one of the most greenest states in India. You will fall in love with Kerala as you hit its backwaters and explore its lush greens.
It’s known for its palm-lined beaches, backwaters and a network of canals.
Tourist places to visit in Kerala
Munnar – a hill station, is one of the most beautiful places in Kerala. The lush green tea plantations in Munnar is an exotic experience. This is a must see place. Climate is mostly cold throughout the year. Munnar is 140kms from Cochin.
Thekkady –located in Thekkady is the Periyar wild life Sanctuary that you can visit when you go for boating at Thekkady. Wild animals, forest areas of Periyar sanctuary and Mullapperiyar dam from close view can be seen during this boating. Thekkady is the best place to visit if you are interested in adventure and eco-tourism activities.
Athirampilly-Vazhachal – Athirampilly is the biggest water fall in Kerala. Athirampilly is a picturesque combination of forest and spectacular waterfall.
Resorts in Kumarakom and Alleppey – these places are unique for their houseboats & backwater resorts. You can plan for a houseboat or resort stay as it offers a holistic backwater experience.
Houseboat Cruise in Kumarakom – Kumarakom is famous for Kerala style houseboats. A houseboat cruise is all together a different experience and should never miss this if you have enough holidays to spare. Houseboats gives a unique and unforgettable experience than staying in a hotel. These houseboats are floating villas having all amenities such as dining hall, bath attached rooms and kitchens.
Ponmudi – is located 53 km north-east of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) City and is at an altitude of 3,600ft. Ponmudi peak is a part of the western Ghats mountain. The climate is pleasant all-round the year hovering between 17-24 °C. As you near Ponmudi, you will find lush green trees covering the mountains with mist all around and endless tea gardens. Tourist attractions include – Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Ponmudi Falls, Deer Park & so on.
What is the climate in Kerala?
Kerala has a typical tropical climate all round the year.
Kerala is quite enchanting during the monsoon season, however, to enjoy the weather one should come prepared with appropriate rain gear.
Climate in Kerala-
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Winter – December to February
These are relatively colder months. These months are the most pleasant of all months. Temperature hovering between 190-250.
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Summer – March to May
During these months the weather starts warming up where it can be quite hot and humid. Temperature hovering between 280-380.
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Monsoon – June to September
This season sees lot of torrential rainfall. According to Ayurvedic teachings, monsoon season is most suitable for the Ayurvedic treatment. The reason being that during monsoon, the human body tents to be more receptive to all Ayurvedic treatments and medicines, thus increasing the effectiveness of the therapy. Temperature hovering between 220-330.
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Northeast monsoon – October – November
Commonly known as winter monsoon, blows from land to sea by crossing from Bay of Bengal into the Arabian Sea and Indian ocean. During this season the land is colder than the sea with moderate temperature with little or no rainfall. Temperature hovering between 200-300.
Glimpses of Kerala
