The state of Kerala is a small-yet-beautiful, narrow strip of land lying along the south-west tip of India. Its coastline is on the Arabian Sea and its eastern border is with the majestic Western Ghats. Kerala has been blessed with a landscape that varies from busy cities, long beaches, misty hill-stations to densely packed and lush green forests.
Tourism has always been the centre of attraction in Kerala, since years. Also renowned as "God's Own Country", Kerala has lured tourists all over the world, thereby being a considerable source of the state's revenue. Kerala is also renowned as one among the "10 paradises of the world" by the National Geographic Traveller. With hordes of tourists / travelers visiting Kerala every year for their holidays, Kerala tourism is rising at great strides. There has been a substantial growth in the number of foreign tourist arrivals when compared to the previous years. This has resulted in Kerala being one of the popular & fast growing tourism destinations in the whole world.
Kerala offers a wide range of tourism possibilities - nature tourism, backwater tourism, monsoon tourism, eco tourism, cultural tourism and health tourism. Beaches at Kovalam, Cherai & Varkala, Fort Cochin, hill-stations of Wayanad, Nelliyampathi, Munnar & Ponmudi, the wildlife sanctuaries at Parambikkulam, Munnar & Periyar, the back-waters at Kochi, Kuttanad & Kumarakom, etc... are among the prime tourist destinations in Kerala. Thus, it has a lot to offer for the ones who arrives to enjoy the warmth & hospitality of its people.
Almost all the districts in Kerala, ranging from Trivandrum to Kasargod, are famous for several of their own tourist highlights. This ranges from the serene beaches, tranquil stretches of backwaters, lush hill stations, exotic wildlife & historical monuments. The cultural marvels like various classical art forms, colorful festivals and traditional cuisine await the travelers throughout the season. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical system has helped Kerala gain an international reputation as a top tourist destination.
The tourism agenda in Kerala promotes eco-tourism, primarily focusing on the local culture, volunteering and individual growth of the people in it. Sufficient measures are taken by the authorities to reduce the adverse effects of traditional tourism on the natural environment, thereby conserving & promoting its ecological balance. Several tourist destinations like the Western Ghats and wildlife sanctuaries (like Neyyar, Peppara, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Chinnar, Silent Valley National Park, Aralam, etc...) have been categorized as Eco-Tourism zones.
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