All this comes together to form an interesting collage of pure and clean beauty, cultural traditions, customs and the warmth of the land that is Kerala.
The tourism department of the state calls the state as God's Own Country. National Geographic Society described Kerala as one of the 50 must-see destinations of a lifetime. Some of the destinations in Kerala, which are a must- visit while on a tour to Kerala are: Thiruvananthapuram-the capital city of Kerala, Kochi, Kumarakom. Kottayam, Kovalam, Munnar, Palakkad, Alappuzha (Alleppey), Munnar, Idduki, Kannur, Kollam (Quilon), Ponmudi, Varkala, Nilambur and Kozhikode (Calicut).
Kochi, the commercial capital of the state is known as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea'. Alapuzha, the first planned town in Kerala is called the "Venice of the East". Her sunny beaches, (Kovalam and Varkala), her tranquil backwaters (Kumarakom, Kayamkulam, Alleppey), serene hill- stations (Ponmudi, Munnar) and wildlife sanctuaries (Periyar and Eravikulam) and amazing heritage (Kathakali, Padmanabhapuram Palace) invite you to experience the marvel that is Kerala.
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