| Splendid coastline and serene network of 44 | | | | backed woodpecker, crow pheasant, |
| rivers together form the unique aspects of this | | | | white-breasted water hen, tree pie etc. are some |
| green state. Life and almost all the tourism | | | | of the highly spotted colorful birds in Kumarakom. |
| aspects seem to be centered on the picturesque | | | | Wildlife enthusiasts can next move to the dense |
| waterways in Kerala. Of all the charming Kerala | | | | greens of Periyar. South India's most popular |
| tours, a long trip to the wonderful backwaters of | | | | Wildlife Sanctuary – Periyar is set amidst |
| Kerala is highly frequented. Tourists from all over | | | | aromatic spice plantations. Therefore, it offers |
| the world prefer this trip and explore various hill | | | | thrilling jungle safaris for the wildlife freaks and |
| stations, spice plantations, bird sanctuaries, | | | | relaxing nature walks for the peace lovers. Periyar |
| backwaters and attractions like Padmanabha | | | | is a place to cruise on the lake and click tigers, |
| Swami Temple, Shri Chitra Art Gallery, St. Francis' | | | | leopards, elephants, bison (gaur), antelopes, |
| Church, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets and | | | | sambhar, wild boar, money and a wide variety of |
| Kathakali Dance Show etc. | | | | birds as well. |
| Backwater tour in Kerala usually starts with | | | | Munnar – a popular hill stations in Kerala – |
| Trivandrum – the capital city of Kerala. After | | | | lets you enjoy tranquil peace and world's highest |
| exploring the most ancient and rich Hindu temples | | | | tea estates over hundreds of kilometers. |
| here, one can head towards Kovalam by a | | | | Eravikulam National Park in Munnar is an ideal place |
| houseboat. This activity takes you to the vast | | | | to spot Nilgiri Tahr. Otherwise you can spend your |
| Vembanad Lake and lets you enjoy the true | | | | day at leisure. Lastly, we can head towards |
| pleasure of spending holidays on waters. These | | | | Cochin – the popular historical sea trade |
| luxurious houseboats or Kettuvalloms takes you | | | | centre of south India. This is the ideal place to |
| to Thothapali & Kumarakom. It is the best way | | | | explore Jewish synagogue, Portuguese churches, |
| to have a closer look at the daily life of the | | | | architecture, mosques, temples and Chinese |
| villagers living along the backwaters. | | | | fishing nets. Moreover, one can enjoy the live |
| There is a lot to explore in Kumarakom including | | | | performance of popular classical dance |
| lakes, canals, paddy fields and most importantly | | | | ‘Kathakali' while enjoying delicious south Indian |
| – Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Darters (snake | | | | dishes in the evening. |
| birds), night herons, egrets, Siberian storks, golden | | | | |