Five Ideal Places to Visit in Kerala that Can Change Your Life

BENGALURU: Kerala, better known among the people as the ‘Gods own Country’, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and the south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west, Kerala is the thirteen- largest state by population and are divided into 14 districts with Thiruvananthapuram as the capital. In addition, Kerala being the land of backwaters along with beaches, ayurvedic tourism and tropic greenery adds uniqueness to its attraction. Moreover, the aesthetic beauty of the place takes your breath away into the midst of nature making it the ideal destination to plan an itinerary for the nature lovers.

According to the Holiday IQ blog, here are the five mind bracing ways to experience the god’s own country:

Day 1.The Chinese fishing nets of Kochi

Let the first day in Kerala start with visiting the queen of Arabian Sea; Kochi. Walking towards the marine drive you could find numerous Chinese fishing nets built facing the backwaters. The fishing nets can be called as the identity of fort Kochi and is a popular hangout for local populace.  The shore operated lift nets- works using bamboo and teak poles and is held horizontally with nets of 20 meters spread or more. The fisher nets are operated by a team of up to six fishermen and are operated along with the tides.  The net is dipped into the water around five minutes before raising it back by tugging the ropes. Visit fort Kochi in the evening and see the stunning view of the fishing nets during the sunset.

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