Top 7 Reasons you need to know Why you should visit Kerala
Kerala is one of the fantastic tourist destinations in the world. The incomparable natural beauty springing up on the Malabar Coast of India is home to rich culture and traditions. Known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, Kerala will surely gift the most exquisite kind of experience. If you have never been to Kerala, you are gonna miss one of the greatest travelling experiences.
# Ayurveda & Kalaripayattu
Ayurveda, mother of all healings, literally “Science of Life” evolved here centuries ago.
Ayurveda is based on Panchabhoothas, Earth; Water; Fire; Air and Space that beliefs in prevention, maintaining a balance between three factors Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
Ayurveda when clubbed with yoga, focus on the strength and postures gave rise to Kerala’s martial art, Kalarippayattu.
Each year lakhs of tourists visit Kerala for Ayurvedic Treatment and to learn Kalari.
# 3B’s: Beaches, Back Waters and Boat Race
With the Arabian seashore line running along the west, Kerala is filled with enchanting beaches, especially famous for Asia’s longest drive-in Muzhappilangad Beach.
Kerala is also famous for its backwater grid with brackish lagoons and lakes in parallel to the seashore. The best way of exploring these backwaters is by a budget houseboat cruise.
During the harvest festival of Onam, Kerala is the centre of tourist attraction for its Boat Race, colloquially “VellamKali”.
# Hub of Ethnic art
Kerala is a spectacular hub of ethnic arts like Kathakali, Koodiyattom, Padayani, Ottam Thullal, Mohiniyattom, Chakyar Koothu, ritual arts like Theyyam, and so on.
Kathakali as it means ‘Story Play’ is the State’s dance form. It’s performed by artists skilled from Kerala Kalamandalam, a major school for arts in Kerala.
Chakyar Koothu is a variant from Kathakali where a single performer recites a story whereas Ottam Thullal is famous for its satiric style of storytelling.
Year after year these art forms grabs a great number of spectators.
# Storytelling Monuments
Colonialism and foreign invasion in Kerala gave birth to awe-inspiring monuments. Each of which has a different story to tell about a reign, a history ranging from the royal era to the post British period. Starting from the Bekal fort, Kasaragod in the North to Anjego fort, Trivandrum in the South there are many forts and tombs which have Kerala’s unforgettable past imprinted on it.
# Spice Capital of the World
Kerala produces and exports the Lion share of the spices produced by India.
From Ancient times, Travelers around the world have reached here for the Spice trade and aptly dubbed, Kerala as the Spice Capital of the World. Kerala trade relations dates back to more than 3000 years.
# Cradle of Religions
Kerala is the Birthplace of religions of Jain, Judaism, Parsi, Islam, and Christianity. The First Mar Thomas Church, Cheraman Perumal Juma Masjid and the Synagogue built along with many Hindu temples with its peculiar architecture styles marks the Secularism established by the State.
# World’s Best Health Infrastructure
During this pandemic period, its known, not only to the whole nation but also to the world that Kerala is the safest tourist spot in the world with the best health infrastructure. As the State gives prior attention to the Moto “Adithi Devo Bhava: for ages.
This paradise of lush greenery has got more to tell for every wandering soul. It’s not just a tourism promotion tagline but an emotion. To feel it, visit God’s Own Country “Keralam”