Kerala has always been a beautiful destination for the tourists' worldwide both during the summer and in winter. That is why it has been ranked in the top 10 'Destination to watch' in 2017 by the 'Association of British Travel Agent'(ABTA). It has been ranked as the 8th best destination to watch and is the only Indian city featuring in UK's most famous body of travel agents.
The natural beauty and its special lifestyle are what soothes the tourist's, heart. The spice plantation, the ride on boathouses and boat races, the traditional spas and message and the local delicacies are some the things that give the traveller an exotic feeling.
Rowing through the serene backwaters in a houseboat, feeling the natural aroma filled wind that comes from the spice plantation, is something that one should not miss. The state can be called a health tour destination as it is famous for 'Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapy'. Therefore it is known as God's own country where earlier travellers and newly married couples came to spend their leisure time and presently is a place of holistic pleasure.
It is recommended by 'Lonely Planets' as a must visit family destination. What makes the state such a beautiful place are the stunning beaches along the Malabar coast; the maze of backwaters cutting across the rice fields and the hillside tea plantation along the western ghats. The culture, people and history of Kerala is as diverse as its landscape and that is what attracts tourists from all over the world.
The hill station of Munnar with rows of tea plantation along the ghats is where one needs to get is take a selfie surrounded by greenery. A mouth watering breakfast of 'Appam with vegetable stew' and a walk through the paddy fields in the morning freshens your breath. Sip the coconut water sold on roadsides if you have planned a visit the state during the summer. Along with the boat ride through the backwaters, elephant ride, don't forget to experience the traditional message.
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