Emerald Backwaters And The Jade Hills Of Kerala

By Author: Nitu Kumari
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On the southwestern part of India enriched with emerald backwaters and jade hills lays the pictorial state of Kerala. With the winding backwaters reflecting the shimmering sunlight where long canoes and boat houses slice the waters without a sound, the pleasing sight of lush green hills with scenic views of the coast, fresh air filling your lungs, sights so soothing that it will relax and rejuvenate you like never before.

Tourism in Kerala is one of the major revenue generators and has been in business from time immemorial. The nature blessed state with its contrasting landscapes of the coastal lines, backwaters and hills is a one stop destination to experience Mother Nature’s beauty.

Access to the enchanting backwaters, flowing boathouses, serene hills, picturesque scenic beauty, wildlife, lakes, waterfalls etc has been made easy and stress free by Kerala packages. The diverse land of culture, art, and nature lingering on the Malabar Coast waits to be discovered and relinquished by you.

Mostly this enigmatic state is visited for honeymoons. ...
... With the romantic setting of long winding backwaters, rows of coconut and palm trees dotting the banks, beautiful songs of the migratory birds, peaceful crashing of the waves against the beaches, ancient temples aromatic with incenses and aura of blessings is a couples delight.

The state is also home to the Periyar wildlife sanctuary which has a large number of wildlife with tigers being its limelight. Also a bird sanctuary is present in this area which is accessed by canoes and is a cruise to be taken and enjoyed at ones leisure.

When one has enough of water and coastal sights to quench their thirst of beauty there is always the hills to opt for. The jade hills with its lush green tea gardens are in Munnar which lies in the Idukki district of Kerala. Munnar tours provide you the best of what Munnar has such as:-

Tea gardens- fresh air, marvelous sight of the vast tea gardens, peaceful strolls along the winding paths, and an educational tour of the processing of tea leaves in the factories is bound to capture you and leave you spellbound.

There is a lake on the way to top station that is known as echo point, hear your own voice call out to you shout from this point.

Kundala lake- amidst the lush green forests lies this wonderful lake where you can rent a boat and enjoy the green beauty of the forests that surround you.

Atukkad waterfalls- this clear waterfall that cascades in the forests is a sight to be seen and enjoyed. The waterfall is scenic and beautiful making it a wonderful place to take photographs in and show it to your friends rather than narrating it to them for pictures always says a thousand words.

The above mentioned places are just an appetizer to get you started. This land popularly known as Gods Own Country has many secrets concealed that will unfold once you visit the place. When a picture can say a thousand words and amaze you imagine what a visit to this land of culture, tradition and beauty would do.



Author Bio:



Nitu Kumari is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. She has authored many books on tour guide for Kerala packages and Munnar tours.
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