Ever since the liberalization of the Indian economy, major changes have occurred in the Kerala landscape. The Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) have been given significant funds under their disposal for under taking various developmental works. Thus, the travel expenditure of these servants of the people has gone up manifold. In Kerala packages specifically adhering to the tight schedules of the public servants are put in place and meticulously planned by the prominent tour operators.

The prominent MPs and MLAs now participate in all types of events and seminars. Not only that, traveling for political campaigns and other related functions is on the rise. Today almost all the top political brass is present in a major family function of their colleague. This form of travel also envisages participation in special events or big national celebrations and the consequential festival type atmosphere generated by such functions. Typical examples are the wedding of the British Prince of Wales or coronation of the Queen. Economic and political conferences or commemorations of anniversaries of celebrities also attract larger number of tourists. An interesting example is the rush to Elba during the commemoration of Napoleon’s 200th birthday in 1969. Affiliation to different ideologies may also prove a magnet for travel.

In this connection, another form of travel, which though not strictly tourist in nature and that has attracted wide attention is government related travel. According to one estimate, nearly 6.8 percent of total travel in 1981 worldwide was accounted for by government officials. In reality, this form of travel also consumes goods and services for tourists and as such. It should be treated as a form of political tourism.

In classifying the above forms of tourism, the intention is to explain the basic purpose of travel for guidance but it may be noted that there is, as such, no official sanction behind this classification. On entering a country, where immigration cards are used, the purpose of the visit is generally indicated as business or business-cum-tourism or tourism or returning resident, but for a public servant diplomatic visa is issued.

Kerala the green paradise is situated in the luxurious lap of the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. The mesmerizing beauty of Kerala attracts thousands of international as well as domestic throughout the year. The lush green hills, the enchanting Backwaters, the serene beaches, cascading waterfall, elephant rides, ancient temples, exotic wildlife all combine together to construct Kerala into a most sought after tourist destination of the world. The natural bounties of nature has rank Kerala in the top ten places to visit in the world, it's one among the ten paradise on the tourist map of retreats.
The first and foremost attraction of Kerala is the Backwaters. The Backwaters are inward connection of canals, lagoons and lakes which connect the interior villages with the major cities of Kerala. The most prominent to explore the Backwaters on Kerala is a Kerala Houseboat . Houseboat or Kettuvallams ("kettu" means tying and "vallam" means boat) has a very interesting history. Trade flourished on the Backwaters in course of time and there house were used as good carriers in the bygone days. Slowly visitors started to flock in Kerala and the good carrier houseboat were modified and transformed into tour boat for the availability of the tourists. Kerala Honeymoon Packages from Bangalore
Opt for a Kerala backwater tours and disclose the beauty of the God's own country. The long stretch of the emerald Backwaters is the lifeline of the people in Kerala. Backwaters are surrounded by greenery, wet paddy fields, coconut groves and shrubs. The major population of Kerala lives in and around the banks of Backwaters, which provides them with food, fish and cultural exchange with the tourists who come to visit Kerala. The enchanting view of the crimson sunset over the horizon with the amphitheatre of hills and mountains leaves you spellbound. You cannot return from Kerala without experiencing a Houseboat ride on the Backwaters.

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