Sitting peacful in tranquil backwaters of Kerela or going for a massage based on an ancient Ayurvedic system of medicine or simply taking a dip in the ocean at a beach resort ..these are now becoming the dream vacation of every tourist from all over the World.

Kerala is rated as one of the top tourist destinations in the World. Kerala abounds in lush tropical greenery. Kerala tourism is just not boating in the backwaters or relaxing in the numerous Ayurvedic spas for Kerala offers wildlife watching which is unparalled in the world.

The most famous tiger reserve is of course Periyar tiger reserve (Thekkady) that is famous not only for tigers but also for wild elephants, bisons and lots of other major mamals. Other wildllife places in Kerala are Eravikulam National Park, Silent Valley famous for Nilgiri langurs, Wayanad Wild Life Sanctuary, Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary and numerous other sanctuaries scattered all over Kerala. Among all sanctuaries Periyar is largest followed by Eravikulum National Park.

The major tourist destinations in the Indian state of Kerala are: Alappuzha for its beach and canal, Kesargod for Bekal Fort Beach, Munnar, Idukki tea gardens, Cherai Beach, Kozhikode For Kappad beach, Kottayam for aqua tourism and Poonjar Palace, Kovalam Beach, Nelliyampathy: Hill ranges in Palakkad, Niranam: Thiruvananthapuram, Payyambalam Beach, Kannur, Ashtamudi backwaters,
Sabarimala Hill - Lord Ayyappa Temple...the list is endless.

The Keralites are also known as Malayalis and the Keralite cuisine is a gastronomic delight of which fish is a speciality. Kerala is alos known as the land of spices and is famous for growing pepper for which Kerala was famous for centuries of spice trade from all over the world. Other spices cultivated are cardmom, ginger, garlic, vanilla, cinnamon, coffee, tea,clove and nutmeg. No wonder the cuisine is so spicey.

Visit Kerala and have a holiday of life time.