Location
On the southwestern tip of India lies Kerala with the Arabian Sea on the
west and Western Ghats towering 500-2700m on the east. Kerala is divided
into three regions - the highlands, the coastal lowlands and the fertile
midlands. The forested high lands has plentiful of tea, coffee, rubber and
spice plantations and wildlife reserves. The lowlands of Kerala are
networked by endless backwaters and the deltas of forty-four rivers. The
midlands are rich with cashew, coconut, arecanut, tapioca, banana, rice,
ginger, pepper, sugarcane and vegetable plantations.
God's Own County - Kerala
Popularly known as "God's Own Country", Kerala, has attracted
people from various countries and cultures. People get together in this
paradise land of South India by intermingling their languages and spend
their leisure time joyously. The green surroundings blended with the azure
water of the sea beaches makes moments heavenly. Kerala offers high spirit
of exquisite experiences of a wonderful summer spent at the wonderful
backwaters and enchanting beaches to its tourists from all over the world.
The charisma of Kerala tempts tourists to come back again soon, seldom found
anywhere else in the world.
Kerala - A Trade Centre
The aromatic spices, the fragrant sandalwood and lustrous ivory has always
tempted people from distant lands to Kerala since ancient time. The coast of
Kerala was trading medium for traders from Phoenicia, Rome, Arab and China,
long before Vasco da Gama led the Portuguese to India. The friendly nature
of the people of Kerala has resulted in the successful blending of various
cultures, giving the state a cosmopolitan outlook.
Tourism
India's most charming state Kerala is today one of the most sought after
tourist destinations in Asia. It is a dreamy place for tourists all over the
world. Reclusive beaches, palm fringed backwaters mist clad hill stations,
lush tropical forests, water falls, exotic wildlife, monuments, art forms
and festivals makes it distinctively charming. Beside being a tourist
destination, Kerala is one of the most progressive, literate and highly
educated states in India. India's most peaceful state, Kerala offers an
fascinating blend of cultures and some fantastic ways of travelling around.
Perhaps more than anywhere else in India, getting around can be a lot of
fun, particularly on backwater trips along the coastal lagoons.
Some of the major attractions of Kerala :
Ayurveda :
Kerala's equable climate, natural abundance of forests, and the cool
monsoon season are best suited for Ayurveda's curative and restorative
packages. Infact, today kerala is the only state in India which practices
this system of medicine with absolute dedication. Ayurveda has certain
prestigious type of treatment methods, done only in Kerala.
Backwaters :
Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Kollam.
Beaches
Tiruvanthapuram, Kollam, Kozhikode, Kanur and many other districts.
Forest Reserves
Thiruvanthapuram, Idukki, Kanur, Kollam, Palaghat, Trichur, Wayanad.
Hill Stations
Pythalmala, Lakkidi, Ezhimala, Ranipuram, Vythiri.
House Boats
Kettuvallam
Monuments
Kerala has a rich repertoire of historic and cultural monuments. Some of
the monuments are :
¤ Fort Kochi
¤ Kuthiramalika(Puthenmalika)Palace museum
¤ The Napier Museum
¤ St. Francis Church
¤ Santa Cruz Basillica
¤ Mattanchery(Dutch) Palace
¤ Jewish Synagogue
¤ Chinese Fishing Nets/Vasco da Gama Square
¤ Thali Temple
¤ Kannur District
¤ St. Angelo Fort
¤ Thodeekulam Siva Temple
¤ Ananthapura Lake Temple
