Why Kerala is known as God’s Own Country?

Why Kerala is known as God’s Own Country?

Kerala is the land blessed with dense palms, bushy trees and serenity. The gorgeous hill-tops, flowing rivers, singing birds, and lively villages make you feel the essence of the Creator in the environment.

Kerala, the state of coconut is also renowned as ‘God’s Own Country’. It is blessed with beautiful backwaters, green-carpeted hills, scenic paddy fields, attractive beaches, century old culture, Ayurvedic medical care, exotic seafood dishes and rich flora and fauna. The state is mentioned among the top 10 paradises of the world in National Geographic’s Traveler Magazine and in “50 must see destinations of a lifetime”.

If you have not planned for any destination for your forthcoming vacation, then consider visiting the land, which is one of the most preferred holiday destinations in the world.

One of the prominent things you can experience in Kerala are as follows:

Backwaters and Boat House

The chain of pristine lakes, interconnected canals, rivers, and other water bodies spread parallel to the Arabian Sea form the backwaters of Kerala. To explore the enchanting Mother Nature, you need to book a boathouse that will take you to the wonderful journey of the world situated on the flowing water. The adventure or the photography enthusiasts who like to discover the place on a cruise ship or boat will get their wishes crystallized here.

Green Carpeted Hills and Picture Perfect Locations

There are more than 25 hill stations across the state. Vazhikkadavu, Maniyamkunnu, Ponmudi; are located at the south, whereas, Nilambur: The Teak Plantation in Malappuram, Munnar, Neelakurinji bloom, Dhoni hills and waterfalls, Palakkad, and so on in central Kerala, and northern region has  Ranipuram, Neelimala, etc. All these hill stations are blessed with extraordinary scenic beauty that provides a perfect destination for the honeymoon couples.

Exotic Diverse Wildlife

The state has many national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and tiger reserves. The land comprises of wet and evergreen rainforests having a humid tropical climate. Its bio diverse tracts inhabit hundreds of species, mammals and reptiles. Tourists scouting for the ultimate adventure and fun at the thick and dense forests, Kerala is a paradise for them.

Beaches

The land is also blessed with long and beautiful beaches. The famous beaches are Alappuzha, Kovalam, Varkala, Neendakara, Poovar, Kollam, Vallikunnu, Thalikulam Snehatheeram, Bekal, etc. It is estimated that the beaches spread along the Arabian Sea coastline covering 550 kilometers stretch on the south-west corner of the continent. All these beaches are the perfect destinations for the visitors who like to spend a whole night dining and dancing at the seabed.

Tourists with a Different Taste

There are people who like to discover and research on art, tradition, culture, religion and also on civilization during the holidays. Kerala is an ultimate destination for such tourists offering vivid attractions and information that they are looking for.

For example:

Mohiniattam and Kathakali – A unique dance drama related to Hindu mythology.
Pookalam – The attractive floral design art hardly found anywhere in the country.
Vallam Kali – The boat race held every year in autumn.
Sabarimala Temple – The temple is open to all religions and draws around 3 million pilgrims each year.

The state has 93% literacy rate, and English and Malayalam are the common languages spoken here. So, communication is not the hurdle for the visitors.

The Culture, The People, and The Food!

Every traveler has his own niche, the places he chooses depends on them.

Kerala is a marvelous place by all means.If you love to learn about Culture, Heritage and hundreds of years of history, The God’s Own Country has them all.Traditions are always a part of the people here. Most of what existed a hundred years ago, still exists now. It’s the beauty of the people live here. The modern cities sport a traditional backbone which is quite rare elsewhere.Most of the traditional and legendary art forms are still widely practiced and performed. If you are an art lover, get ready to be mesmerized.The people are warm hearted and travelers always feel home. No wonder more people prefer home-stay year after year.The food is something that’s inseparable. The meals and snacks features extremely delicious Veg. and Non-Veg. dishes to suit everyone’s taste. The variety is too huge! And accompanied by the regional essences of spice and coconut, you are in for a treat if you love food!