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THE state of Kerala, located on the Malabar coast of South India, comprises hundreds of miles of pristine coastline, wetlands cut with rivers and creeks, lush tropical forests enriched by monsoon rains as well as several mountain ranges.
Kathakali Centre
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Kathakali, a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Kerala, is a form of dance-drama that originated in the state and involves performers in elaborate costumes dancing to Carnatic music which is a type of percussion-focused Classical Music unique to South India. The Kathakali Centre, situated in the ancient city of Kochi, is dedicated to this variety of theatre and also exhibits martial arts demonstrations and classical music performances.
Kovalam Beach
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Possessing around 341 miles of Arabian Sea coastline Kerala has no shortage of beaches to visit that draw lovers of sun, sea and sand in their thousands every year. The seaside town of Kovalam, located in the Thiruvananthapuram district, contains the Lighthouse, Hawah and Samudra beaches that are characterised by sand ranging from golden to black, headlands covered in palm groves and shallow turquoise waters in which people fish, surf and swim.
Kerala Backwaters
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The Kerala Backwaters consist of a series of interconnected waterways near the coast that comprise several islands, five lakes joined by canals as well as thirty-eight rivers. The best way to navigate these brackish lagoons, lined by trees and paddy fields, is by boat and visitors wishing to explore this must-see attraction should take a cruise in one of the houseboats which frequently travel along the waterways.
Munnar Tea Gardens
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The town of Munnar, situated in the mountainous Idukki district, is famous for its high-altitude tea plantations that stretch along the steep foothills of the Western Ghats mountain range. The Munnar Tea Gardens are an amazing sight to behold and those fortunate enough to visit this must-see attraction will find that the air is fragrant with the delectable aroma of the tea plants.
Athirappilly Falls
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Athirappilly Falls, located in Thrissur district, is a segmented waterfall situated on the Chalakudy River that has its source in the Anaimalai Hills and is free to visit. With a total height of 82 feet and a width of 330 feet this spectacular waterfall, sometimes referred to as the Niagara of India, cascades down its rocky slope in three different stages with a particularly heavy flow occurring in the monsoon season.
Conclusion
Kerala has an array of must-see attractions on offer to those visiting the state from cultural events to scenes of outstanding of natural beauty.
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