Kerala

Kerala is blessed with natural beauty – so much so that it is (rightly) called God's Own Country by the tourism department. The state is also considered one of the safest regions in India. Incidents of local people cheating tourists are almost non-existent. Kerala has high standards of living compared to its neighbours and other Indian states, and has indices such as education and healthcare on par with developed countries. Therefore, tourists can relax without being pursued by taxi drivers, touts or guides, though there are some beggars who have migrated from poorer states. Abundant rainfall means that lush greenery lingers pretty much throughout the year. A holiday here is an opportunity for rejuvenation. You can get an Ayurvedic oil massage, spend a day or two on a houseboat with nothing to do but watch coconut trees pass by, or just laze around on Kovalam or Varkala beaches. Thus, tourism is more experiential here, rather than being devoted to seeing highly touristed sights.