Hot summer is over, get ready to enjoy monsoon in Kerala

Tired, working hard and want to relax ? India Unbound offers Kerala tours, which explore the most beautiful and amazing holiday destination in India. Kerala is considered one of the ten paradises on the Earth, and is listed in National Geographic Traveler magazine as one of its best 50 places of a lifetime to visit. Beautiful beaches, verdant hill stations, lovely backwaters, floating cottages, beautiful temples, national parks, exotic Ayurveda resorts, rich culture and tradition make Kerala a popular holiday destination. Kerala is known as "God's Own Country" and "Venice of the East" because of its incredible climate and unique geographical features.

Kerala, located on the southwestern coast of India, is wedged between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. Kerala experiences a humid, equatorial, tropical climate. Kerala‘s beauty cannot be expressed in a few words. Kerala provides for all travel purposes - to enjoy holidays for tourists traveling with friends, family or on honeymoon. Another advantage of a Kerala tour is the distance between destinations. There are no long distance journeys, which ensures visitors travel in comfort. Tourists have a wide range of Kerala tour package options to choose from, as per their particular interests. A Kerala tour is divided into three major options: Backwaters, Hill Stations and Beaches. Some of the popular Kerala holiday packages are: Holiday in Hill Stations of Kerala, Kerala Backwater and Houseboat tour, Ayurveda Treatment tour in Kerala, Keralan Wildlife, Beach tour of Kerala, Kerala Adventure tours and Cultural tour of Kerala. Of these, the Kerala Backwater tour is the most popular tour package. One must add Alleppey, Kovalam, Munnar and Kottayam to the itinerary to enjoy their charisma and mind-blowing attractions.

Backwaters & Houseboats:

Kerala is well known for its breathtaking backwaters dotted with swaying coconut and palm trees. The backwaters of Kerala are an extensive network of several serene and scenic water bodies such as lakes, canals, rivers, inlets, lagoons, etc. Every year large numbers of tourists from all over the world embark on Kerala backwater tours to relish the charm of extraordinary natural beauty. A backwater cruise is a very enjoyable experience, especially as the houseboat offers all comforts, including Air Conditioning. Boat trips across these tranquil stretches are an experience unique to Kerala. Most tourists, especially honeymoon couples, love to stay overnight in a luxury houseboat. It provides an extraordinary experience for first time travelers to Kerala. Views of coir villages, forts and temples, backwater resorts, and Ayurvedic resorts are all rare treats for eyes looking for natural beauty. People on houseboats cherish views of sunrise and sunset. The backwater tour packages are mostly offered as Kottayam Backwater tour, Kozhikode Backwater tours, Alleppey Backwater tour package, Kochi Backwater tours package and Kumarakom Backwater tour packages.

Beaches:

Western Kerala is famous around the world for for sandy, sun-kissed, beautiful beaches. The Kerala coast is lined with sandy beaches, rocky promontories and coconut palms. Large numbers of tourists visit Kerala every year to explore the tranquil, palm-fringed beaches. Clear and attractive sandy beaches are exciting places for tourists to visit. Relaxing by taking sunbaths on golden sands, having fun swimming, watching sunsets, building sand castles, etc. are popular activities enjoyed by tourists at the beaches. The beaches are popular with leisure tourists, nature lovers, fun seekers, water sport lovers and honeymooners from not only India but across the globe. Kerala has a wide range of beaches, which provide many tourist options for Kerala beach tours. Some of the most popular beaches are Kovalam, Alappuzha, Kappil, Varkala, Bekal, Cherai Beach, Beypore Beach, Kappad, Payyambalam, Muzhapilangad, etc. The beach holiday tour provides visitors with memorable moments of a lifetime.

Hill Stations:

Eastern Kerala is popular for its beautiful, natural hill stations. The hill stations of Kerala are popular for their natural beauty and rich flora and fauna. The hill stations are covered with tea gardens and other green plantations; they are also home to exotic wildlife. The scenic beauty of hill stations makes them perfect tourist destinations for families, nature lovers and holidaymakers. Tourists can explore the natural beauty and peaceful environment offered by the hill resorts. Some of the most popular hill stations and holiday destinations are Munnar, Thekaddy, Wayanad, Rajamala, Ponmudi and Ramakalmedu. Munnar is a famous romantic hill station, known as the Kashmir of South India. Munnar also offers a wide range of trekking and biking opportunities for adventure lovers. Tourist can choose from a wide range of options available for them for Kerala hill station tours.

Another attraction of Kerala is various Ayurvedic body massages. Ayurvedic body massages or spas are a unique and cheery experience of Keralan tours. Ayurvedic massages provide relaxation for the body, mind and soul. The best thing about these therapies is that they are purely natural and have no side effects. So, they are worth a try.

Kerala is also known for its rich culture and traditions. The people of Kerala are warm and friendly and celebrate a large number of festivals; these are the backbone of the social life of Kerala. Keralian culture provides tourists with a feel for its rich traditional activities and exotic experiences. The Nehru Trophy Boat race is the most popular festival in Kerala. Traditional tours of Kerala are weaved into two major destinations: Sabarimala and Guruvayoor. The people of Kerala have a strong culture and are fiercely proud of their state. Some of their art forms (Kathakali and Theyyam) and martial arts (Kalaripayattu) are exceptionally famous all over the world.

Wildlife tours offer tourists an opportunity to explore the wildlife parks and sanctuaries of Kerala. Begur Wildlife Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Idduki National Park, Periyar National Park, Peppera Wildlife Sanctuary, Silent Valley National Park, Thakkady Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, etc are some of the best-known parks and sanctuaries in Kerala. The green vegetation and the favorable climate make Kerala the hub of wildlife parks and sanctuaries. India has a large number of elephants, and tourists can see elephants at many places in Kerala.

Tourist can also enjoy the finest cuisine in Kerala with a plethora of delectable flavors. With many options available for vegetarians and non-vegetarians, Kerala also has the most delicious seafood to offer to its guests.

Thiruvananthapuram (Trivendrum) is the capital of Kerala and a popular tourist destination. There are a number of Government offices, organizations, companies, leading educational institutes and picnic spots in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivendrum), which attract tourists to the city.

All in all, Kerala tour India provides tourists with unforgettable holiday experiences. India Unbound offers a wide range of Kerala tour packages, exploring the gems of Kerala. Book now as summer has just passed, and enjoy the monsoon season in Kerala.