KERALA

Also known as God's own country, Kerala is blessed with rivers, fertile land, backwaters, and a rich history. It has splendid natural beauty and a visit to this place will  surely make your heart and soul happy. It is so beautiful in and out that you will instantly fall in love with nature at its very first sight. Kerala should definately be in your 'must visit places' list. From the western ghats and hill stations, to its elaborate coastal towns and its famous lakes and backwaters, tourism in Kerala has a lot to offer to the wandering soul. It is the only state in India to have achieved 100% of literacy rate in education. It is also a place  where the number of females is more than the number of males. The positive thing about Kerala is that the  people have managed to maintain the natural beauty and heritage of this place. 

HOW TO REACH: 

By air: The major international airports in Kerala are located in Kochi, Trivandrum and Calicut.

By rail: Almost every part of Kerala is connected by railways, except for the ghats section (hilly terrain). Southern railways has it's own charm and the state of Kerala is throughly meshed with railway lines ensuring easy inter-state connectivity. The tickets aren't too expensive either.

By road: The state has 11 National Highways and about 70 state highways crisscrossing the terrain. There are many bus services from different states to Kerala and within the state , there is another network of state government buses.

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Winter is the best time to visit Kerala as the temperatures are just perfect for a lovely vacation.

FOOD: At breakfast , you should try the Appam and the number of curry options that come with it, or Puttu, also called Bamboo cake, which is a favourite among Malayalis. You must also try out the different Tapioca preparations and the different fish curries and fries that are coastal specialities. Also, do not forget to try the coconut water in Kerala , as it is the cure to beat the heat here.

SHOPPING: From spices to honey to tea and coffee, everything that makes food taste good can be brought in Kerala. When it comes to shopping in Kerala make sure you have a big shopping bag.

PLACES TO VISIT: 

1) Alleppey

2) Kovalam

3) Kumarakom

4) Munnar

5) Kochi 

6) Trivandrum

7) Kozhikode (Calicut)

8) Varkala

9) Poovar island

10) Thekkady

11)  Wayanad 

12)  Palakkad

13) Periyar wildlife sanctuary

THINGS TO DO: 

1) Cultural destinations

2) Palaces and forts

3) Sightseeing

The pictures of Kerala itself impress me the most. I wondered if the pictures only look so good, how beautiful will it be to see those places in reality! It would be a pleasure to visit this place. Kerala is one of those places which are worth watching due to its richness in culture, natural environment, lifestyle and people!