The state of Kerala in South India is a top tourist destination among travellers who buy tickets on flights for a holiday in the country. Here are some of the popular activities pursued by those visiting these amazing backwaters in South India.

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Those who seek a relaxing holiday when boarding flights landing in India can visit the backwaters of Kerala for a memorable experience among the lush greenery of this scenic destination. However relaxing is not the only activity on offer for those visiting God’s Own Country, so, here are a few of the popular activities favoured by those buying air tickets to the country.

Houseboat

A trip on the houseboat along the sleepy waterways in Kerala is definitely the perfect way to relax during a holiday and is sure to leave travellers gloating about their decision to book flights that reach this part of India. This unique experience includes authentic local cuisine served aboard the boat as well as nights spent under clear starry skies. The standard crew complement of such as trip includes up to eights guest, a cook as well as a few sailors who help maintain the boat in running condition during the trip. Those buying flight tickets to reach here should get their bookings on houseboat early, because demand tends to soar during the peak season.

Tourist Cruises

The next best thing to a houseboat tour is a tourist cruise and many of these operate in the area. These cruises are quite luxurious and those availing the services are assured of having a lot of fun and memorable experience. These trips can be of varied duration and often include stopovers at places of interest along the many waterways in this state of south India. Those booking tickets onboard flights terminating in Kerala can easily get bookings through their travel agent to be a part of this amazing adventure. Alternatively, buying tickets to travel aboard the cheap local ferry service will surely be a unique experience worth pursuing.

Village Tours

Many of those purchasing air tickets to fly to India want to experience life as in a typical Indian village and Kerala’s village tours provide the best of such an experience. During these tours travellers arriving on flights from all over the world can observe how things work in an Indian village and even participate in day-to-day activities. These are also the best places to purchase high quality local handicraft directly from the artisans. Other aspects of the trip include delicious cuisine served in the traditional style on banana leaf as well as shows that showcase the music and dance of the locale.

Kannur Ayurvedic Centre

The Ayurvedic system of medicine has long captured the flights of fancy of westerners who seek natural therapies and cures. For those booking flights to seek therapies that highlight the ancient medical traditions of India, the Kannur Ayurvedic Centre is the perfect destination. Those purchasing air tickets to reach this part of the country cannot afford to miss out on the wide range of wellness therapies on offer that are designed to improve health and immunity against the vagaries of a sedentary modern life. Some of the treatments and activities on offer include yoga classes, herbal massages as well as the three week long panchkarma cleansing.

 

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