Memorable glimpses of the wonders of nature in Kerala

Kerala state is known for its rich flora and fauna that can be seen all over with other beautified spots like the beaches, tree houses of Kerala, hill stations of Kerala, elephants in Kerala etc. The location of the state itself is quite inviting for the visitors since towards the west lies the Arabian Sea with Western Ghats rising up from 500 mts to 2700 mts towards east and is bounded by a total of almost 44 rivers. These inimitable features of the state make it worth a visit and hence every year thousands of visitors come to spend the most relaxing time. The climatic conditions in the state remain equable throughout. The picturesque beauty along the shorelines of Kerala beaches adds another reason for visit to the state. Kerala is also known for its Ayurvedic treatments. The cuisine of Kerala is also finger licking. Altogether, the uniqueness of Kerala makes it place worth visiting at least once. The state also has the highest literacy rate.

Tree Houses in Kerala

Tree houses in Kerala are considered to be another attraction for the visitors since the cottages built on top of trees provide a unique experience. The serene beauty of the nearby places provides the stay on the tree houses more memorable. There are numerous tree houses in Kerala that are spread all over the places.

Elephants in Kerala
Elephant is declared as the animal of the state of Kerala. Having an Elephant during any processions is considered to be auspicious. Almost all the temples in the state of Kerala have their own elephants while many of the individual people also own elephants. During any of the festive celebrations the Elephants in Kerala are used to take the deity idol and these elephants are ornate with caparisons that are gold plated with bells hanging around the neck and back.

Hill Stations in Kerala

The other beauty of the state is its serene hill stations in Kerala that give picturesque view to the tourists.

Festivals in Kerala

Boat Festival

The major festival celebrated by the state is the ‘Boat Race’. The backwaters in Kerala are the venue for conducting these Boat Races every year that is witnessed by large number of tourists from all parts of the world. The boat race is celebrated in the state since last 400 years. Few of the major boat races organized at different places in the state are Nehru Boat Race, Champakkulam Boat Race, Payippad Race and the Aranmula Boat Race.

Kerala a beautiful holiday destination for nature lovers

Kerala is a land of natural diversity and a visit to the state would give you an experience of all landscapes.

Tree houses in Kerala

Tree houses are called as ‘Erumadam’ in the native Malayalam language. It is basically a house with all facilities built on top of a tree. The house is made using eco friendly materials like hay, coir and bamboo. These tree top houses were initially built and used by tribal people for protection against wild animals. Presently there are five tree top resorts located at Munnar, Athirapally, Thekady (02) and Wayanad. The stay at these tree houses keeps you close to the nature. You will be taken by surprise when you see the fully furnished rooms with modern facilities on the tree top. 

Tree houses in Kerala

Elephants in Kerala

Elephant is the state animal of Kerala and it has great prominence in the life of Keralites. It is worshiped and is part of religious ceremonies in and around the temples. They are also used at timber yards for transporting timber. The elephant is part of the Kerala state emblem. If you are interested to see this huge tusker in large numbers then you can visit the Sree Krishna Temple Elephant sanctuary.  

Elephants in Kerala

Hill stations in Kerala

Kerala has two popular hill stations which attracts tourists from all parts of the world. Munnar is a beautiful hill stations with numerous resorts located 1600 m above sea level. It is the place where three mountain ranges join together. The picturesque location of tea estates and scenic beauty of spice gardens provides excellent opportunities for bird watching, trekking and nature walk. 

Hill stations in Kerala

 The other hill station is Wayanad, the name stands for Paddy fields in the local language.  Wayanad is a located in the heart of the Western Ghats with an altitude ranging between 700 to 2100 m above sea level. This place can be easily accessed from the neighboring states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The spice gardens consisting of Cardamom, Pepper and tea/coffee estates are a delight to visit for the tourists. You can also shop for these aromatic spices when you visit Wayanad. The excellent wildlife, waterfalls, ancient caves and lakes are the other attractions in the hill district.