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Zigma Newsletter2009-11-09 18:00:00 Powered by Zigmasolutionse Zigmasolutionse presents the true picture of God’s Own Country. Blessed by all natural diversities Kerala is one of the well-loved tourist destinations of the world. Read more |
Zigmasolutionse presents the true picture of God’s Own Country. Blessed by all natural diversities Kerala is one of the well-loved tourist destinations of the world. This site is your guide in your virtual journey through the state. You have a ready reckoner for Kerala tours itineraries and Kerala packages. This site gives you an overview of the state from the point of location, history, climate, language, people and cuisine.
Tourists while touring Kerala need not worry about accommodations as the state houses lots of hotels and resorts in each tourist destination. Reputed hotel industry operates their hotels in Kerala. Kerala is sought after by a large number of travelers throughout the year, so Kerala hotels and resorts are always in demand.The backwater and beach hotels in Kerala offer wide variety of services. Lots of recreation facilities are provided by this hotel. The main specialty is ayurveda centers in each backwater hotels of Kerala. Yoga and meditation classes are also offered at some Kerala hotels.
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A resort is a place used for relaxation or recreation, attracting visitors for holidays or vacations. Resorts are places, towns or sometimes commercial establishment operated by a single company. Such a self-contained resort attempts to provide for most of a vacationer's wants while remaining on the premises, such as food, drink, lodging, sports, entertainment, and shopping. The term "resort" sometimes is misused to identify a hotel that does not provide the other amenities required of a full resort.
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Kerala spas and ayurvedic centers so popular is the climate and scenic beauty of this region. Add to this the availability of innumerable species of herbs and medicinal plants that thrive in the state, and you have all the makings of the perfect spa vacation. A little known fact about Ayurveda is that it cures not only the body, but also the mind. Stays at Kerala’s spas can range from a single day to as long as 21 days depending on your requirements, the therapy prescribed, and your convenience. A vacation at a Kerala spa rejuvenates not only the body, but also the mind.
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Home Stay are far more economical and exciting than staying in hotels. One gets to interact with the host family as one is staying in their house. According to the visitors choice he can select Beach Homestays, Backwater Homestays, Kochi homestays, Munnar stays, Farm House stays, home stays in Heritage Villas, Estate & Plantation Bungalows ,Forest Lodges or in Wilderness Getaways. A Home Stay provides a traveler, a home away from home.Home stay helps to experience the real culture of Kerala. In a Home stay, the tourist lives with the family for some part of his or her journey and enjoy the culture and tradition of the land.
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Typically, a houseboat in Kerala has one or two attached bathrooms, an airy lounge, a small sundeck, and a kitchen. Traditional lanterns are used for lighting at night and lend the boat an appearance of a glorious floating candle in the soothing waters. Houseboats in Kerala are not moored, but continuously though slowly on the move. This gives tourist ample time to patiently observe Mother Nature's bounty. Surely an experience not to be missed for the world!Kerala houseboats have become a very popular way to explore the backwaters of Kerala, which has led to a rapid increase in the number of boats in the waters, especially around Alleppey where there are hundreds.
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The destinations are usually very small towns or large villages. People anywhere here are cooperative and pleasant mannered. You may even visit a local church or temple. Traveling by one of the state owned passenger boat is the best way to get a close-up of the local culture. After all in a chartered tourist trip you will get only a close-up view of the other tourist’s culture! Know the traffic flow. This is the most inexpensive option available for a budget traveler. They are just like any of the city bus services with many stops in-between. Every now and then a boat leaves for its destination from the boat jetty. The local population for regular commute use these boat services.
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Travelling the Keralan backwaters by canoe is a fantastic way to explore. It’s cheap, easy to arrange, and you can see the village life and wildlife of the backwaters up close.One of the most interesting parts of the canoe trip is getting to see village life up close and learn more about life here. We saw how people make a living by numerous means: collecting sand by hand from the river bottom to be used for making cement; fishing from canoes; prawn farming; and keeping cows and goats. We got so close that a goat even jumped into our boat at one point!
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The traditional houseboats are designed and decorated keeping in mind the comfortability of the tourists. They boosts of all the necessary facilities and are described as the mini mobile resorts. Kettuvallam provides all kind of comfort and relaxation to the tourists. They boosts of a kitchen, western toilets and an upper deck. The cuisine served on these boats includes the local specialties such as fish, pawns and traditional Keralan cuisine. The latest innovation are the small conference rooms on these houseboats.
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Amusement parks have always been an interesting place to roam around not only for children but also for
any age group. Kerala the land of beach, sun, sand and temple is dotted with amusement parks which
further adds grandeur to the place. Fantasy Park is the first amusement park in Kerala located at
Malampuzha in Palakkad district.Veega land is located at the distance of 12 km from the Ernakulam
bypass.Silver storm is situated at the distance of 19 km from Chalakudy in Trissur district.
Dream world is located near Chalakudy on way to Atirappally and Vazhachal falls.
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Tourism that is too vigorous disturbs the natural habitat of an area to an irreversible extent. So to prevent this, there must be a well-planned strategy and proper programs. Though tourism cannot be averted and neglected, as this is a major economic activity for locals also, tourism is a good way to let make people aware of their surroundings and conscious towards their region’s ecology.
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The traditional houseboat of kerala is one of the most enduring image of the backwaters. It is the most relaxing experience for every type of people. Houseboats generally have one to six bedrooms, These houseboats are converted from the "Kuttandan Kettuvallam", comfortably furnished and offer adequate accomodation for whole family with a sitting room, bedrooms and kitchen. The kitchen in the houseboat or ketuvallam is the production center of the best traditional Kerala food. The availability of fishes and all along the backwater add special charm to the authentic Kerala cooking. Only fresh materials are used and purchased locally to support the economy of the village. Only authentic Kerala food is prepared under high standards of hygiene and professional competency by expert cooks, who have been specially trained.
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Spices are an integral part of most of the recipes, especially Indian. South Indian cuisine involves a moderate use of certain spices which adds amazing flavour to the dishes. The spices are also used in making perfumes and medicines. Most of the Indian spices are endowed with curative properties and are still used by the people as a remedy for several diseases.
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