Captivating Kerala

Explore this dainty town of tiled bungalows and antiques warehouses. The city, founded in 1341 is divided into three distinct districts - the modern Ernakulam and the atmospheric Fort Cochin and Mattancherry, which form prime attractions.

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The quaint, cobbled streets of Fort Cochin lead to spice bazaars, ancient mansions and charming Chinese fishing nets. The promenade near the jetty is dotted with eateries and curio shops.

Munnar wins you over with its tea, pepper, coffee and cardamom estates. The tea gardens run down rolling slopes, covering them in a blanket of effervescent green. Ana Mudi, the highest peak in South India, flanks the town. Visit Eravikulam National Park to spot some beautiful flora and fauna, including the Tahr, an endangered species of mountain goats, as well as langurs and sambars.

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The most popular amongst all the festivals of Munnar remains the Nehru Trophy Boat Race held in the month of August. Pavilions are set up for the spectators on the banks and in the middle of Punnamada Lake the venue of the race. There are separate races for women and the race begins with a colorful pageant of floats performing arts and decorated boats and goes on late into the evening.

Watch wildlife at close quarters in Thekkady. The picturesque Periyar wildlife sanctuary abounds with verdant backwoods, aromatic spice plantations and rolling coffee slopes. The landscape is peppered with hills and offers beautiful treks. Tigers, elephants, deer, Asiatic wild elephants and the distinctive Nilgiri langur are found here.

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Sixty kilometres away, Idukki is a picturesque district famous for its spices, lush hills, verdant valleys and tea plantations.

This scenic town of Alleppey has beautiful backwaters, lagoons fringed by dense coconut trees, sparkling canals and stunning beaches. An ideal way of spending time here is floating down the backwaters in a quaint houseboat in the"Venice of the East".

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One of the most popular picnic spots in Alleppey, the Alleppey beach has a pier extending into the sea, which is around 140 years old. This beach has a lighthouse which was built in 1862 and was the first on Western Coast.

People usually say 'Kerala' and 'Backwaters' in one breath. Kumarakom is one of the most visited backwater destinations. The verdant backwaters comprise a confusing maze of inland waterways flanked by the famous verdant greenery.

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The backwaters are the lifeblood of God's own country, its veins that give Kerala its character. Perched like an island on the Vembanad Lake, visit Kumarakom for the Bird Sanctuary that is home to migrant birds. Lush tropical waterways abound here, as does backwater wilderness.

Unspoilt & miraculously unexplored, Kovalam & Poovar are enveloped by serene backwaters and tucked alleyways leading to small coconut groves. Besides a plethora of eating options, you can shop for some exquisite silver jewellery, fabrics and Indian handicrafts.

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Sunbathe on the beach, laze around wit a book or row to a neighbouring fishing village, in Kovalam & Poovar, you will never tire of not doing anything. For a more relaxing time, opt for a relaxing Ayurvedic massage and revitalise your senses.