Kerala, a state situated in the southwestern region of India, makes for an ideal place of visit to unwind the body and mind. To the west as well as to the south of this state lie the beautiful Lakshwadeep islands, the Maldives and the Indian Ocean, the north eastern as well as the eastern region of this state is bounded by other states of India, which are Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
The state of Kerala occupies an area of 38,863 square kilometers. It is also interesting to note that this state adorns the southernmost tip of India. The feature of Kerala that is responsible for the influx of tourists every near is its long stretch of coastline and the pristine beaches. The beaches of Kerala as well as the backwaters promise to make your stay at this place, an experience that you would cherish for the rest of your life.
The monuments, the temples, the hill stations, the plantations, the green meadows, the rivers winding through the hills and around the lakes, the tree lined beaches, the highlands, is responsible for the exotic appeal of Kerala. It is also to be mentioned here that its fairs, festivals, art and culture provides the state with a charm of its own. Thus it could be said that holidaying at this exciting state would definitely prove to be once in a lifetime experience.
Kerala does not allow its visitors to get bored as it offers a host of options as far as thrilling and exciting adventurous activities are concerned. The activities, that would send a chill down your spine are para sailing, wind surfing, snorkeling, canoeing, kayaking, scuba diving and catamaran sailing. If this is your first time as far as opting for these activities are concerned, it is advisable to take the help of a professional trainer. Another activity, which is gaining popularity is trekking.
It needs to be mentioned here that Kerala offers great opportunity for the trek loving people. The trekking tour of Kerala that tops the list of trekking tours of Kerala is Munnar and Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Trekking. If you opt for this trekking tour, then you might be fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of the Indian Bision, the Nilgiri Tahr and elephants, in their natural habitat. Apart from this, the other popular treks of Kerala are Pythal Malam Trekl and the Chembra Peak.
Trekking on the Agastyarkoodam Peak is another option as far as trekking is concerned. If, you opt for this one, then make sure that you do not miss out on the opportunity to admire the Neelakurinji flowers as well as the landscapes that reflect beauty.
So, next time you visit Kerala, opt for a trekking tour and it would surely be a unique experience.
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