The state of Kerala, India, is famous for its epithet “God’s Own Country”. The diverse flora and fauna that abound in Kerala, the rich cultural heritage manifested in the fascinating architecture of its traditional houses, temples, forts and other structures and its classical art forms, the enchanting backwaters, the deep forests, the seductive seasons of Mountain. and the magnificent mountain ranges, the long beautiful coastline with sun-drenched beaches, and the beautiful expanses of countryside and natural landscapes are what make the state absolutely worthy of this title.
It is this exciting topography along with the rich heritage that is unique to Kerala that attracts millions of tourists to this state each year, both within and outside the country. Kerala has also been getting ready to welcome visitors in recent years. An interesting development are the houses in the state that open their doors to tourists, offering them a truly unique experience typical of Kerala, a part of life in God’s own country. This has established a growing trend of preserving all that is traditional and preserving all that is natural, which has allowed the state to be presentable in its best light.
Kerala is a very small state and its topography includes forests, hills, mountains, lakes, rivers, backwaters, coastlines, and lush green fields. Diverse wildlife, beautiful waterfalls, lush banana and coconut trees, extensive rubber, tea and coffee plantations, and rolling rice paddies make Kerala a dream destination. And what’s more, being a small state, all the places are easily accessible to each other, which makes it possible for the tourist to visit various places and enjoy varied experiences of the vibrant nature of Kerala.
Hundreds of resorts, house stays and service villas in and around these locations provide exciting vacation opportunities for guests, without disturbing the surrounding ecology, conserving the biodiversity of the environment, and maintaining absolute harmony with nature. Stays in independent houses and villas have the advantage of being able to provide personalized services to guests that allow them to make the most of their visit and take home unforgettable experiences.
Kerala is blessed with lush tropical forests with abundant varieties of exotic flora and fauna. Home stay facilities at most of these locations ensure a comfortable stay on the one hand and opportunities for exciting forest expeditions on the other. Some of the best vacation spots are Wayanad, Kalpetta, Nilambur, and Konni to name a few. Wayanad, Munnar, and Ponmudi are some of the hill stations that are famous for their scenic beauty and serenity. A stay in a private villa is the best way to immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of the hill stations.
Coming down from the mountains and forests, we have the beautiful backwaters, the most beautiful are in Kochi, Allappuzha and Kumarakom. In addition to a wonderful stay in the eco-friendly environment, guests can have fascinating cruise experiences on houseboat cruises that include touring the village life around the backwaters and enjoying typical Kerala cuisine prepared with fresh fish every day.
Kovalam, Varkala, Allappuzha, Cherai and Kozhikode are most famous for beach resorts and home stays, although Kerala is a coastal state, there are many more of these near long stretches of stunning beaches throughout the state.
Newer additions to exciting environmental experiences include village house stays and farm stays offering typical Kerala rural experiences. The latest introduction to the variety of eco-friendly resorts in Kerala is the pet-friendly home stays and have multiple pets of their own and are happy to welcome and accommodate guests belonging to pets on their farm.
If nature is the manifestation of God, as various writers, artists and philosophers believe, Kerala truly deserves its now famous motto, God’s Own Country. And with the people of Kerala opening their hearts and homes to welcome visitors from all corners of the world, the state sees an increasing number of tourists each year who visit to enjoy the magic of Kerala’s nature.