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Kerala Holidays

Visit One Of The Most Beautiful Places In The World...

Kerala holidays really must be seen to be believed, this amazing destination truly is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Exquisite beaches, lush green forests, meandering rivers, colonial mansions, fascinating wildlife and stunning scenery are just a few of the fantastic attractions that Kerala has to offer. Running along the south west coast of India, the stunning Kerala coastline boasts fantastic stretches of powder soft sands and unspoilt secluded bays. There are many beaches to choose from with Kovalam, Marari, Varkala and Poovar being a few of the most popular, the larger beaches offer water sports like jet skiing and parasailing but the sea here does have a strong current and care must always be taken.

While the beaches are a huge attraction, there is so much more to see on holidays in Kerala. Nature Parks are dotted all over the Kerala region and offer an excellent chance to see tigers, elephants, monkeys and tropical birds in their natural environment. A visit to the Periyar Tiger Trail not only offers day and night excursions through jungle terrain that are both fascinating and educational, but also helps to promote environmental awareness, protection and preservation of this amazing animal. The historical towns of Kochi, and the state capital of Trivandrum, now known as Thiruvananthapuram, are well worth a visit with their fascinating colonial architecture and fascinating stories to tell. Trips around the Kerala region can be organised to include jungle safaris, elephant rides and visits to some of the captivating Hindu temples and grand catholic churches found in this area.

Enjoy A Traditional Ayurvedic Therapy Treatment...

Kerala has a fascinating trellis of waterways that criss cross the state. Take a guided trip along the rivers and backwaters to visit some of the traditional villages and get a true glimpse of natural Keralan life. Enjoy organised walks through the paddy fields and tea plantations or stroll along the beach and watch the local fishermen as they haul home their catch of the day. This part of India is famous for its Ayurvedic massage therapies; an ancient practise that looks at lifestyle patterns and works on creating inner harmony, an experience that really must be tried on all holidays to Kerala. Kerala markets provide the ideal opportunity for some retail therapy with colourful stalls, exotic smells and underlying buzz of excitement. Barter to your hearts content at these fascinating bazaars, but be aware that most shops have fixed prices and bartering should be saved for the market place.

Traditional thatched roofed cottages have been converted into 5 star holiday homes and the resorts that hide just beyond the beach in this beautiful part of the world, are in keeping with the natural beauty of this part of the world, meaning the Kerala scenery is never spoilt. Restaurants offer international cuisine with fresh seafood being a particular speciality, often cooked in coconut oil or traditional spices; the mouth watering menus are full of exotic flavours just waiting to be tried. Everything on Kerala holidays seems to be done in slow motion; there is a certain laid back almost horizontal atmosphere here that remains from the 1960's when the hippies set up home here, although long gone, their relaxed pace of life and spiritually rich lifestyle is still in evidence today. So leave the cares of the world behind, book your holidays to Kerala at Late Deals today, and indulge in a little Indian spirituality of your own.