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Kerala: A Rendezvous with Nature

By: Ayesha Kapoor

Kerala - ‘God’s Own Country', welcomes you to explore its diverse natural delights. The soothing sound of the water, the swaying coconut trees and the green countryside; there is much to feast your eyes on here.

Fall in love with nature as you explore the backwaters of Kerala. Have the time of your life in the lap of nature surrounded by paddy fields and swaying palm trees. The quiet beauty of the state unfolds in a unique way. Besides the large number of Kerala hotels of every possible variety, you can stay in one of the houseboats, the symbols of backwater tourism. You can catch sight of the lush green countryside as you wake up in the morning. The paddy fields of Kuttanad are great place to explore on foot. At night the sound of water, flowing past your houseboat sings you to sleep.

Floating on these unique aquatic hotels in Kerala, you will be captivated by the picturesque beauty of the place. Alappuzha, termed as the 'Venice of the East', weaves a magical spell with its unique confluence of land, sea and sky.

View the spectacular sunsets as you walk along the beaches of Kerala. It is an enchanting sight, as you watch the colors of dusk painting the waves in vibrant hues. Kovalam beach is a great place to view the magic of the sea and the sun.

Kerala is best explored on a train. Sitting by the window side you can catch glimpses of the immense natural wealth pass by. Explore the villages of Kerala to unravel the various natural treasures of the state. Charming streams and coconut bridges are some interesting highlights of your visit.

While exploring the tea plantations of the state you will come face to face with the diverse natural wealth of Kerala. At the bird sanctuaries you can spot species like Siberian stork, teals, egrets and several migratory species. For a more adventurous trek, you can follow the Thekkady tiger trail. A stay in the forest, going to sleep in the midst of the sound of the wild and a chance to spot a tiger, make for an interesting tryst with nature. Watch wildlife at close quarters with a visit to the sanctuaries of Kumarakom and Periyar.

Munnar is yet another destination where you will find enchanting orchids and forests. If you are lucky you can catch a glimpse of the rare Neelakurinji, which blooms once in 12 years painting the hillside blue. While in Munnar don't miss out on a chance to see the nearly extinct species of Nilgiri Tahr at the Eravikulam National Park.

A stay in the tree houses in Palakkad in the midst of forest is an interesting alternative to staying in one of the Kerala hotels. Drift into a peaceful slumber with the scent and sound of the woods.

The hotels in Kerala perfectly compliment your tours to the mountains, lakes or rivers of the state.

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