The Wonders of Cochin and Alappuzha
Kerala is always known for its natural beauty.
As a tourist, there are lots of destinations that are not to be missed in this place.
Being all lush and green, the landscape of Kerala seems to be a perfect combination of hill stations and coastal retreats.
Kerala has been selected as one of the "ten paradises of the world" by national geographic channel.
The "god's own country" (the tagline of Kerala tourism) is also known for its unique culture and age-old traditions.
One of the major tourist spot in Kerala is Cochin.
It is situated in central Kerala and shares its geography with Alappuzha, which is famous for its backwaters and beach.
Cochin is known as the queen of the Arabian Sea and is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.
Being the industrial and commercial capital of Kerala, Cochin finds its place second to Mumbai with its world class port and international airport.
The major tourist attractions in Cochin are the Fort Kochi beach, Vasco House, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue and Jew town, Dutch palace and Bolgatty palace, Mangalavanam bird sanctuary, Marine drive etc.
All these places are unique in their own aspects.
Alappuzha, situated 60kms south of Cochin is another major tourist destination known for its backwaters and beach.
The house boat trip is one of the major attractions of this place.
Even though it's a small town, it is filled with picturesque locations that are sure to make a person spellbound.
The snake boat race is one of the major cultural events of Alappuzha that is held around the time of August and tourists from different parts of the world fly down to Alappuzha to witness the majestic event.
There are also other tourist locations like Kotttayam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad etc which are also places of great scenic beauty and cultural heritage.
Accommodation at Cochin and Alappuzha are affordable and hospitable.
You can find many places like resorts and inns where special seasonal packages will be available throughout the year and these packages offer a wide variety of choices ranging from Ayurveda massages to a feast of the local tastes.
The local people are very friendly and welcoming to the tourists as they believe in the great Sanskrit saying "adithi devo bhava" which means that guests should be treated as Gods.
So the next time when you are planning for a trip, make sure Kerala, especially Cochin and Alappuzha are on the top list.
As a tourist, there are lots of destinations that are not to be missed in this place.
Being all lush and green, the landscape of Kerala seems to be a perfect combination of hill stations and coastal retreats.
Kerala has been selected as one of the "ten paradises of the world" by national geographic channel.
The "god's own country" (the tagline of Kerala tourism) is also known for its unique culture and age-old traditions.
One of the major tourist spot in Kerala is Cochin.
It is situated in central Kerala and shares its geography with Alappuzha, which is famous for its backwaters and beach.
Cochin is known as the queen of the Arabian Sea and is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.
Being the industrial and commercial capital of Kerala, Cochin finds its place second to Mumbai with its world class port and international airport.
The major tourist attractions in Cochin are the Fort Kochi beach, Vasco House, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue and Jew town, Dutch palace and Bolgatty palace, Mangalavanam bird sanctuary, Marine drive etc.
All these places are unique in their own aspects.
Alappuzha, situated 60kms south of Cochin is another major tourist destination known for its backwaters and beach.
The house boat trip is one of the major attractions of this place.
Even though it's a small town, it is filled with picturesque locations that are sure to make a person spellbound.
The snake boat race is one of the major cultural events of Alappuzha that is held around the time of August and tourists from different parts of the world fly down to Alappuzha to witness the majestic event.
There are also other tourist locations like Kotttayam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad etc which are also places of great scenic beauty and cultural heritage.
Accommodation at Cochin and Alappuzha are affordable and hospitable.
You can find many places like resorts and inns where special seasonal packages will be available throughout the year and these packages offer a wide variety of choices ranging from Ayurveda massages to a feast of the local tastes.
The local people are very friendly and welcoming to the tourists as they believe in the great Sanskrit saying "adithi devo bhava" which means that guests should be treated as Gods.
So the next time when you are planning for a trip, make sure Kerala, especially Cochin and Alappuzha are on the top list.
