A narrow strip of land with the sparkling Arabian Sea as its western border, Kerala is a paradise on earth. This southern state of India is blessed with natural beauty that will enchant you the moment you step in. The Portuguese, Dutch and British were all flocking to Kerala, lured by its wealth of spices from the 16th century. Brimming with lush green vegetation, Kerala is well known for its alluring backwaters and bewitching beaches. The backwaters of Kerala are an amazing intricate network of rivers, canals, lakes and lagoons boarded by magnificent fauna. The people of Kerala are easy going and laden with hospitality so that every visitor may feel at home while in this enchanting destination.
The Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the twelve wildlife havens among the protected areas in Kerala. With an area of 90.44 square kilometres, the highest peak in the sanctuary is Kumarikal Malai peak at 2,522 meters. You can find an assortment of mammals and other animals living in the sanctuary, including panthers, spotted deer, tigers, Indian elephants, grizzled giant squirrels, mugger crocodiles and more. In addition, various species of fish, amphibians and butterflies also call the Chinnar Sanctuary their home. With almost 965 species of flowering plants, the sanctuary exhibits grass lands, wet grasslands, and even dry and thorny scrub forests in the lower dryer eastern edges. You will be dazzled by the Thoovanam Waterfalls which plummets from a great height on the river Chinnar.You can go on an expedition of trekking, hiking and even camping at this magnificent and stunning sanctuary of wildlife.
You will certainly be lured by the white sandy beaches while in Kerala.With a long stretch of dazzling beaches Kerala offers the visitor a holiday of water sports and clam relaxation beneath the swaying palms. You can ignite the adventurous spirit in you and spend a day of snorkelling, scuba diving, para-sailing or wind surfing.
You can easily check into a
Kerala beach resort as there is a wide array of beach hotels along the Kerala beaches.
Kovalam hotels located in the Kovalam beach offer a range of aqua sports options in addition to exceptional hospitality. The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala is perched on a rock face and will offer you a panoramic view of the Kovalam beach along with a superb service.
