Lovingly known as God’s Own Country, Kerala undoubtedly deserves its place in the list of ‘Top 10 Paradises of the World’ and ’50 Must See Destinations of the Lifetime’ compiled by National Geographic Traveler Magazine. A definite in every India tour itinerary extending to South India, the sandy sun-kissed beaches and a rendezvous on the backwaters amidst lush green surroundings in Kerala steal hearts of all the visitors in a jiffy.

An ultimate Nature retreat, Kerala’s fine coastal dining and rejuvenating Ayurvedic Massages make it an ambrosial drop of reprieve and peace, offering vital escape from din and pollution of our daily lives. The 900-km long coastline of the state makes for some of the most adorable beaches with rocky promontories, cherubic tropical climate, and suave coconut palms swaying in the cool sea breeze. The Kovalam beach is one of the most famous ones, known for its blue waters and gentle surf.

Sandwiched between Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, as many as 44 rivers criss-cross the state. The emerald backwaters and waterways of Kerala favors rapturous houseboat or Kettuvallam cruises that offers you glimpses of tranquil greenery; rustic and daily lifestyle of South Indian people; ingenious canoes that form a major form of transport to island villages; and hidden gems such as Fort Kochi and mineral water springs.

Alappuzha, famous for its immense and bountiful Nature’s blessings and one of the most important backwater tourist destinations, tempt tourists with its vast network of lakes, lagoons, and waterways that take you close to exotic bird and animal species; paddy fields; boat races; sprawling plantations; marine and coir products; and wonderful beaches and houseboat holidays. Peaceful and pristine, Kerala is the cleanest state of India with 100% literacy rate, highest quality of life, and world-class health care systems.

Equable climate and a matchless treasure of herbal and medicinal plants, makes Kerala an ultimate health tourism destination. Ayurveda is a religion here and it is believed that the monsoon season (that extends from June to November) is the best time to take maximum advantage of Kerala’s rejuvenation programs, curative and restorative packages, and therapies that use herbal oils and massages.

The tea plantations and spice gardens of Kerala grace the misty mountain resorts of Kerala. The pastel panoramas at sunsets and spontaneous lifting up of spirits at sunrises spring forth poems and fill one with renewed vigor and spirit that gets dull with time. Kerala attracts its visitors again and again with its numerous wildlife reserves and parks and unforgettable elephant safaris and tiger trails. You can also visit historic beaches like Kappad, the place where legendary explorer Vasco da Gama landed finally bringing a revolution in the marine transport system of the times by discovering a sea route to India.

The sublime beauty of green hill stations, angelic art forms, rejuvenating ayurvedic health resorts, statuesque temples and forts, winsome and alluring festivals, elegant historical and cultural monuments, and exotic wildlife – all vie with each other to find place in magnetic Kerala Tours to please the most skeptic of travelers who visit the state. Tranquil green surroundings are ideal to soothe our nerves and overwhelm all our senses with unpretentious charms that reflect the cultural ethos of divine Kerala.