The Chef Attractions of Kerala - Backwaters and Ayurvedic Treatments

Kerala is a state where you can enjoy the benevolence of nature away from the fast paced city life. Here, one can enjoy the slower side of the lifestyle, with picture-perfect beaches, lush green paddy fields,
towering coconut groves and hospitable inhabitants. You can even paddle along the warm waters of the Arabian Sea, rejuvenate in an Ayurvedic treatment, and enjoy delicious seafood while slowly cruising through the tranquil and calm backwaters.

How to Reach

Kerala has a good transportation facility, as the interstate flights link major cities of the state other Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode and Kochi with other parts of the country. There are also well placed train and bus services available in the state for the long as well as the short distance journeys.

 Getting Around

Even with the existence of three airports, there are no flights conducted within the state. Private and state bus services ply to all parts of the state as train connects only few tourist destinations of Kerala. Also that, travelling within the cities and towns of the state is made easy with the availability of auto-rickshaws and taxis, as well as local buses which are quite crowded.  

Attractions of Kerala

There are plenty of attractions in this renowned state of South India. Over here, you can enjoy the tranquil backwaters, long stretched canals, captivating lakes, twisting rivers and lagoons. It is advisable to rent a houseboat for few days and explore the slow paced lifestyle along with the luxury of houseboats while enjoying the traditional life of the countryside and picturesque landscapes. These houseboats can accommodate from couples to small groups and they come along with professional cooks onboard. The backwaters of Kerala are the chief attraction among the tourists. Every year these backwaters attract a huge number of tourists from across the world. You feel rejuvenated while cruising through the calm backwaters surrounded by traditional villages and its inhabitants which show the rich culture of Kerala. You can also witness the mesmerizing site of sunset while sailing along the backwaters. The serenity and the calmness of the backwaters will completely leave you reenergized.

Kerala also features many Ayurvedic centers that provide a wide range of ancient treatments including internal purification treatments and specialized massage. These ayurvedic treatments are quickly gaining popularity throughout the world as it is considered to treat a wide range of illness like back pain, asthma, diabetes, piles, weight loss, infertility, obesity, arthritis, knee pain, paralysis, migraine, skin diseases and many more. The ayurvedic resorts are mostly situated in the distant areas in order to provide peaceful environment for the visitors. These centres are also featured with all the modern day facilities for the convenience of the people who visit this place. Before operating for a certain illness, you got to discuss with the ayurvedic practitioner to get the appropriate treatment for your illness.

Common Tips

There are several number of tour operators in Kerala who offer you backwater cruises. It is recommended to at first get connected with Kollam DTPC information Centre (email-contact@dtpckollam.com), before booking with any of the operators, to know the appropriate rates of the boat trips and the genuine operators.