Did you know Kerala is one of the most favoured tourist destinations in India. Where

international tourism is concerned, in the last few years Kerala has begun to give tough

competition to it's greatest competitor at home- Jaipur. And what is driving this tough

tourist destination ahead? A stay in the lap of Mother Nature is what tourists come to

get. The calm and serene blue backwaters of Kerala attract tourists from all over the

globe. And the lush greenery in the state only adds to the 'Nature Quotient'.

If you thought you'd have to go to Kashmir to stay in a houseboat, think again. You can

actually stay in a houseboat, lodged somewhere amidst the famous backwaters of Kerala.

The backwaters labyrinth is a structure in the form of lagoons, lakes and estuaries.

Alternatively, you can also slowly cruise across the waterbodies in a canoe. Yes, you are

right! You can also witness canoe races while on a holiday in Kerala.

A long shoreline along the Arabian Sea offers many breathtakingly beautiful beaches. Few

people know that Kerala is networked by 44 rivers that are used both for transportation

and fun. Hill Stations, Waterfalls, Green Plantations and Exotic Wildlife - Kerala has it all.

And to top it all, Keralites have been blessed with a wonderful climate.

Who has not heard of the Exotic Ayurvedic Massages and other treatments that Kerala is

famous for. So you can actually get an authentic Ayurvedic massage, right where it

originated from.

Some of the famous exotic backwater detinations are Alappuzha, Kumarakom, Kollam, Kozhikode and Kochi. Once you have prepared your travel schedule, getting there is not very difficult. You can get there by landing at either Thiruvananthapuram International Airport or Cochin International Airport or Nedumbassery Karipur Airport, Kozhikode.

So what are you waiting for? A trip to heaven is not very far away!!!