Kerala is among the 50 must see destinations suggested by the
National Geographic Magazine.
Tourism
is a global phenomenon. It is an expression of man's natural instinct to
move from one place to another and to appreciate the handiwork of the
Great Creative Original Artist !
India with her naturally beautiful
lakes, backwaters, beaches, hills and forests is one of the best tourist
attractions in the world. If a tourist wants trekking and mountaineering,
which mountains in the world can compete with the Himalayas ? If he wants
exposure to the sea and the sun, where else would he find thousands of
miles of virgin beaches against the background of swaying coconut palms ?
If he wants to visit ancient ruins or sites, which country can match the
monuments of the Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, Muslim, Sikh and Christian faiths
? If he wants to move far from the Madding Crowd, away from modern
Civilization, where else can he find such natural beauties like the
Andamans with their thick rain forest and the Lakshadweep islands with
their sparkling clear waters ? If he wants to study and research Ayurveda
and Yoga, where else can be find Ayurvedic and Yogic retreats run by bona
fide Yogis and Ayurvedic Doctors ?
Strategically located at the South Western tip of
India, Kerala has unique geographic features which make her one of the
most sought after tourist destination spots in Asia. This puny state is a
breathtakingly ravishing greenland. Excellent
investment opportunities in Tourism Industry is bestowed by
this state with her natural endowments like tranquil beaches, exhilarating
hill stations, soothing backwaters, spectacular art forms , historic
monuments, rejuvenating health packages, year round festivals & exotic
wildlife. The tourist is enriched by a unique experience, having
tasted a strikingly beautiful land as the Lord made it, and this
enchants him throughout his life.
Kochi, the Queen of the Arabian Sea, will be
donning the robe of the industrial hub of South India, in terms of
development & infrastructure, within a couple of years. . IT, BT,
Service Sector Companies & owners of hotels & resorts will
make a beeline for space in this city and she will become the home of
thousands of well trained professionals.
An investment of almost 30000 crores is in the
offing with 20000 crores coming from the Central Government and this
investment will favour IT, BT, Eductiona and Tourism sectors. Here are
some projects in the pipeline
GAIL Petro Project 7000
crores, ICTT, Vallarpadam 2118
Real Estate & Hangar Expansion of CIAL,
Smart City, Fashion City
Kumbalangi - Declared by the State Govt as
the Model Tourism Village
Tourists do not complain about
the lack of infrastructure. On the other hand the absence of such
facilities such as phone, TV, AC etc is the USP of Kerala. Nature in her
pristine purity is preserved and it is upto the tourist traveller to enjoy
it. Does not Naturopathy advocate living in harmony with Nature ? Modern
Civilization has moved away from Nature, with its emphasis on Fast food
and the Digital Era. " Back to the Wisdom of Nature" seems
to be the motto of Kerala. Does not Kerala echo Wordsworth ? ( "
Nature never did betray the heart that loved her " ! )
The modern term luxury means '
opulence of the built up space " but should be redefined as the '
enriching quality of the experience '. If one can commune with Nature at
her original best, cant that experience be called " luxury"?
Wordsworth, a Nature lover, remarked
With bliss ineffable, I felt
The sentiment of Being spread
around
Over all that liveth and all
that moveth still !
Such Cosmic
Consciousness is possible only in a Nature blessed land !
Tourists
enjoying in a House Boat
Innovations in Tourism like
Farm Tourism & Monsoon Tourism have paid rich dividends. The
success in Farm Tourism was illustrated by Philip
Kutty’s example – the entire rural landscape is transformed by its
adaptations. The erstwhile poachers of the Periyar Tiger Reserve have
changed into guides . Tourism has reinvigorated and put new life into a
rather dolorific rural & agri economy. Farm stays, home stays
& tourist visits are
increasing, thus transforming the state's core sector
Kerala, despite her economic
backwardness,
is the most egalitarian & literate state. To quote Burton Stein, ‘Not only did Kerala launch an exemplary
land reform programme, but it also devoted relatively large expenditures
to basic education and health care, making the state the most egalitarian,
best educated and healthiest in the Indian Union, though it remained among
the poorest.’ National Geographic defined Kerala as a ‘Mount Everest of social
development’ and a must see in a life time destination ! Lack of
industrial infrastructure may have drawn criticism from many quarters. But
it has saved Kerala from pollution and the modern fast food culture and
made her achieve much in the social sector and get a relatively pristine
environment, which has made a her a powerful must see in the tourist map
of Incredible India !
The agri sector is
reinvigorated by the surging demand for organic food, especially with the
tourism inducted markets. Kerala's agri & knowledge base, based more
or less in Ayurveda & Naturopathy, enable her to emerge as one of the
largest producers of organic foods, including spices, rice and tropical
fruits.
Statistical Research carried
out by Peter Aderhold revealed that there are two types of travelles. The
' Sun-Sand-Surf"(SSS) and the
other
the " Alert Independent Traveller "(AIT). While SSS is the mass
market and AIT the newly emerging niche, AIT is the rising star, according
to the latest research.
The
SSS category traveller will prefer Goa with her beaches while the AIT will
favour "God's Own Country", Kerala !
Kochi International Airport ( http://www.cochin-airport.com
) is located in Nedumbassery - approx 29 Km from the city.
There are flights to and from Colombo, Dubai, Abu Dhabi,
Singapore, Sharjah, Jeddah, Muscate, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi,
Hyderabad, Bangalore, Take a prepaid taxi to your destination
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