Kerala

Kerala

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According to many travellers, Kerala is the most serenely beautiful state in South India. Almost 373 miles (600 km) of gorgeous Arabian Sea coastline and beaches, a leisurely network of shimmering backwaters, and the spice and tea-covered hills of the Western Ghats, sprinkled with wildlife reserves that are fiercely protected and cool hill towns like Munnar, make up this narrow coastal strip the admired location it is. It is distinguished by its layered topography. As soon as you set foot on this stretch of heart-soothing, palm-shaded green, your subcontinental stride will slack off into a happy amble. Kerala is a world apart from the hectic activity of the rest of India, and historically significant locations like Kochi (Cochin) and Thiruvananthapuram help to highlight its lengthy, fascinating history (Trivandrum). In addition to its famous backwaters, exquisite houseboats, ayurvedic treatments, and finely flavoured, tongue-tingling cuisine, Kerala is home to wild elephants, unusual birds, and the occasional tiger. Even the smallest villages are frequently brought to life by vibrant traditions like Kathakali, theyyam (a ceremony that causes trance), temple festivals, and snake-boat races.