TIME magazine’s list of World’s Greatest Places of 2022: Kerala and Ahmedabad have been named by TIME magazine among the 50 extraordinary destinations to explore in its list of the World’s Greatest Places of 2022.

Key Highlights:

• These are two major tourist destinations in India.
• Time Magazine had solicited nominations of places from their international network of correspondents to compile the list of the World's Greatest Places 2022.
• Kerala has been named an Ecotourism hot spot while Ahmedabad has been tagged as a city of higher learning.
• Some of the other extraordinary destinations listed in TIME's List of World's Greatest Places of 2022 include Doha, Seoul, Arctic, Nairobi, Great Barrier Reef, Ras Al Khaimah in UAE, the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, Spain's Valencia, Trans Bhutan Trail, International Space Station, Bali, Indonesia, Rapa Nui in Chile, Kyushu Island in Japan, Istanbul, Toronto and Kigali in Rwanda.

Kerala on Time's List of World's Greatest Places 2022:

• Kerala has been described by Time's World's Greatest Places 2022 as one of India’s most beautiful states with spectacular beaches, lush backwaters, temples and palaces.
• Time Magazine stated in its description that the state is known as “God’s own country” for good reason.
• Kerala is also known for its tranquil ayurvedic retreat that offers various yogic practices and ayurvedic treatments.
• The state is also boosting motor-home tourism in India this year. 

Ahmedabad on Time's List of World's Greatest Places 2022:

• Ahmedabad, India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City has been described by Time's World's Greatest Places 2022 as a city that boasts of both ancient landmarks and contemporary innovations that make it a Mecca for cultural tourism including the serene Gandhi Ashram on the banks of the Sabarmati River and Navratri, the vibrant nine-day celebration.
• The city is also known as Gujarat's Science City with an entertainment center and theme park.