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Kerala - God's Own Country
With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 m in the east and networked by forty four rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. An equable climate. A long shoreline with serene beaches. Tranquil streches of emerald backwaters. Lush hill stations and exotic wildlife. Waterfalls. Sprawling plantations and paddy fields. Ayurvedic health holidays. Enchanting art forms. Magical festivals. Historic and cultural monuments. An exotic cuisine... All of which offer you a unique experience. And what's more, every one of these charming destinations is only a two hour drive from the other. A singular advantage no other destination offers. Kerala, India's most advanced society : A hundred percent literate people. World-class health care systems. India's lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates. The highest physical quality of life in India. Peaceful and pristine, Kerala is also India's cleanest State. For administrative purpose, the state of Kerala is divided into fourteen districts. Most of these districts offer all the tourism products typical of the State. It's up to you to decide whether Kerala is the most beautiful state of India. At least it is the greenest and is a melting pot of cultures, activities and other interesting sights. It is situated in the south of India with the Arabian sea along its western coast, that paved the way for international trade, and the mountain range of western Ghats on the east with its marvellous nature. It is the most literate state in India and travellers will soon find out that English is widely understood although the native language is Malayalam.
There are three airports: Calicut in the north, Kochi in the centre and Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) in the south. Trivandrum is the state capital although it might not appear like that at first sight. It still has a rustic ambience. The Napier Museum has a good overview of the states history. From here, you can easily explore the marvellous beaches of Varkala and Kovalam.
A trip you can't refuse when you are in Kerala is leaving the small town of Kollam by boat and go by means of the backwaters, to the market town Alappuzha. You'll have a spectacular view of what life is like in that area. Kochi, the commercial capital, is a bit more to the north and has, besides its seaside front, a lot to offer for those interested in history. The old European church, Chinese fishing nets and the Jewish synagogue are only a few of the places of the former days.
PRIME ATTRACTION
KERALA CITIES
Kerala - God's Own Country exudes a charm like no other. This very own land of God is treasured with natural beauty, the one which overwhelmes the heart of every beholder. Each and every city of Kerala has something for its every avid visitor from all over the world. Washed by the Arabian sea on the west, and caressed by the labyrinthine of backwaters, winding through its picture perfect country sides, Kerala never fails to entertain its visitors.
KERALA BEACHES
Washed by the Arabian Sea on the west, the Kerala Beaches are the best place to invigorate your body, mind and soul. Come to the beaches of Kerala and make your days more refreshing than ever before. Visit Alappuzha or Varkala in Kerala and either stroll along the beaches or engage in some beach activities to make your Kerala Beach tour most memorable.
KERALA MONUMENTS
Kerala monuments have there own art & architecture, the one which is seldom seen elsewhere. The monuments of Kerala consists of temples, churches, mosques, besides some most appeling palaces and forts.
KERALA HILL STATIONS
Bestowed with nature's immense beauty, Kerala has innumerable salubrious hill stations in its stock. come to this country of God, and you will come across the most charming and breath-holding sight, you had ever come across. Walk through the rich tea, coffe and rubber plantations, hear the streams play their own music and get pampererd by the soothing breeze of the Kerala hill stations while you make you most extravagant trip of your life.
KERALA WILDLIFE
Treasured with immense stock of greenery, Kerala's dense vegetation are home to many rare to find wildlife species of the world. Travel to Kerala and take a glimpse of these rare flora & fauna in their very own natural surroundings.
