Best Spas in Kerala for a Rejuvenating Holiday in India

The scenic state of Kerala in India is replete with numerous resorts where visitors congregate in large numbers to seek out a range of wellness therapies based on India’s ancient Ayurvedic system of medicine. Booking all inclusive packages to these locations is a sure-fire way for ensuring enjoyable holidays amidst scenic surroundings. Following are the top choices for those seeking spa packages in southern India. 

Kumarakom Lake Resort

The Kumarakom Lake Resort is located on the banks of the picturesque Vembanad Lake and well connected to the international airport at Kochi. The Ayurmana Spa located on-premises provides world class therapies including various types of herbal massages based on ancient Ayurvedic principles. Currently many travel operators round the world provide tour packages for a stay here as part of the holidays experience provided to foreign tourists. Designed in line with traditional homesteads popular in this state of southern India, the villas and suites of the establishment are perfect for tour packages to India booked for family holidays and honeymooners. 

The Zuri Kumarakom

The Zuri Kumarakom is located on the lush green banks of Vembanad and provides commanding views of the areas close to the lake. Located a stone’s throw away from the nearby bird sanctuary, the scenery here is perfect for those seeking wellness therapy as part of their tour packages. Those coming to The Zuri as part of their holidays can look forward to suites and villas that feature all modern amenities along with a range of cuisine from across the world. The Maya Spa is among the largest in this part of India and the treatment options on offer are almost unending. Many make their way to the Body Temple, an island where one is surrounded by tranquil surroundings for memorable holidays. 

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Tourist Inflow to India’s Southern State of Kerala Rises

Figures show that international travellers have indeed taken a fancy for Kerala, a top holiday destination in India! A South Indian state, Kerala is renowned among the vacationers who book airline tickets to India for its exquisite natural marvels that are reflected in its beautiful backwaters and serene beaches!

Data shared by the state’s tourism department indicate that a good percentage of tourists who book flights to India make it a point to include Kerala in their travel itinerary. Kerala witnessed a tourist inflow (both domestic and international) of 10 million in the year 2011 as against 9.2 million in 2010. The number of foreign vacationers rose to 732,980 in 2011 from 659,265 in 2010. If one talks about domestic numbers, they rose to 9.3 million in 2011 from 8.5 million in 2010.

Much credit can be given to the state’s tourism department that has been working overtime to make Kerala a popular option among travellers taking cheap flights to India. The department has been organising promotional programs all over the world to sell the state as a tourist hotspot. For instance, road shows were conducted in Gulf countries. Host of other initiatives has been taken by the authorities to promote the region’s tourism. ‘Know Bekal’ is one such project that been launched recently and aims to expand inflow of tourists.

Moreover, the authorities are aspiring to market the state as an-all-season tourism destination. Currently, September–January is considered the peak season for Kerala tour and travel sector. This is time when cheap flight deals to Kerala are hard to come by!

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Sea plane flights 'may be launched for tourists in Kerala'

Anyone who has booked flights to India with the intention of staying in the Kerala area may be pleased to hear that the Tourism Ministry for the region is considering introducing a sea plane service.

Tourism Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan explained that a study is underway to determine whether sea plane flights would be feasible, Asian Lite reported. He told the news provider: "The proposed project will become a reality only if the feasibility study looks into areas of pollution and whether inland water transport and fishing will be affected."

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