Kerala known as “God’s own Country” is the south-western state of India located on the Malabar Coast. Kerala can be divided into three distinct regions - the eastern highlands with cool mountainous terrain, the central midlands with rolling hills and western lowlands with coastal plains. This gives Kerala a varied terrain giving tourists distinct places to visit. The major hill stations are Munnar, Vagamon, Wayanad, Ponmudi and Nelliyampathi. The hill stations are famous for their plantations (tea, coffee and rubber), variety of flora and fauna and the cool temperature. The Kerala backwaters are world-famous for its interconnecting network of rivers and the houseboat cruises it offers. Kerala, due to its long coastline, has some of the most beautiful beaches in world. Kovalam, Kozhikode, Aleppey, Varkala and Bypore are few of the innumerable beaches the state has. With large amounts of rain every year the cover of tropical green is spread all over the region. This gives a natural connect to tourists all the time with its fresh air and cool breezes. Kerala is easily accessible with its active means of transportation. It has 3 international airports along with domestic ones, one major port and 17 minor ports, extensive road and rail networks. National Geographic has Kerala in its list of ’10 paradises on earth’ making it a tourist place that surely cannot be missed.
