Dream Vacation in South India.....KERALA

Kerala, a magic land of wonders and wonderful people

The land is blessed with Golden beaches, Crisscrossing backwaters, Verdant hills , Lush green ubiquitous coconut groves, Palm fringed canals , rich and versatile culture. All these beautiful and ratified circumstances make the land as God’s Own Land.Kerala is covered in between Western Ghats and the beaches of Arebian Sea with area 38,990sq km and 26 million people. Kerala is a unique destination in India for ayurvadic herbal massage, houseboats kettuvallam on Backwaters, The martial art, the spctual dance drama(Kath kali) and Elephant March with hundred of caparisoned elephant lined up. Kerala tourism is further supported by colorful festivals, exotic Kerala culinary and a friendly and educated people who greet you with genuine smiles wherever you go. Calm beaches with clear blue sea, rolling hill with green tea plantation, bird sanctuaries, wildlife and much more attract the visitor in Kerala. Ecotourism in Kerala and bird sanctuaries in Kerala offer adventure rock climbing, mountain biking and chances for trekking, stays in tree houses, bird watching trails, enjoying the forest and wildlife. Centers for naturopathy, yoga and meditation, ayurvedic treatment centers help in growing tourism in Kerala.

Kerala Backwaters

It is an inland lake covered by a network of rivers. It covered with 1900 kms area and palm trees on the sidesBackwater Attractions:Kuttanad region. Here farming is done below the sea level: This has been made possible with a system of dykes and bunds.Vembanad Lake. It flows through the three districts of Alappuzha Kottayam and Kochi.

Ashtamudi Lake: It covers most portions of Kollam district and the second largest backwater lake in the state.The Backwater Boat RaceBoat race is a important event in Kerala. It started on the most auspicious day of the onam festival. Each of the long boats resembling snakes has 120 competitors giving their best to win top honors. Tourists from all over the country throng these backwaters to witness the thrilling boat race.The Backwater boathousesExcellent facilities of the boathouse of the backwater attract the tourist from all over the world. it provides the lifetime experience to visitors who stay for few days in backwater houseboats. These acute boathouses have excellent roofing, flooring and side walls. The rooms are spacious, attached toilets are provided; facilities for dining and cooking are also provided. Professional cooks are engaged to serve the esteemed guest with delicious cuisines - both local and others. Many different packages are offered to suit the needs of different tourists.

Kerala Beachs:-
The 590 kilometers long coastline on India’s southwestern corner has endowed with unique geographical features and enriched with tradition and customs. Most of the beaches are sandy and open throughout. Kerala’s coast –bordered on the east by towering Western Ghats and interspersed with the amazing backwaters for much of its length, has attracted peoples through the ages. The ubiquitous coconut trees are one over riding features in the beaches.The beaches of Malabar resonate with history. The long serrated coastline of kerala provide unique ambiance of virgin beachs. Never ending spread of green fronds by the blue sea is the most common visual along the coast line. Most of the coastal areas are villages. So you can feel the innocent smile from every face .

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Tours: Periyar national park and tiger Reserve are the most popular wildlife sanctuaries of the India. It’s One of India's most popular wildlife sanctuaries, Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is situated in Kerala. The park is in the cardamom hill ranges in Western Ghats of the state. Though a tiger reserve, people come here in large numbers also to have a look at the huge elephants. Also known as Thekkady Tiger Reserve, Periyar is one of the 16 Project Tiger Reserves of the country. Tourists visit here between the months of October and June.Connectivity:Travel by air: Either Cochin (200 kms distance) or Madurai (140 kms) in Tamil Nadu. Travel by Rail: The nearest railhead is at Kottayam at a distance of 114 kms.Kumily is the nearest town from Periyar. Kumily is well served by both state transport and private buses from many different locations of the state. Kumily has transpired as a major tourist hub in recent times due to the presence of the park.

Kerala cuisine is generally rich in nutrients and extremely good in taste. The different varieties cuisine of KeralaPootuPulaos, Pilaffs and Biriyanis,Iddlis and Dosas,Sambar,Thorans,Avial,Olen,Banana Chips,Stew.

Kerala Festivals

Annual Pooram festival in Kerala: Pooram is a remarkable event when the gods and goddess arrive on splendidly adorned tuskers for a celebration. The festival is a spectacle of magnificence and majesty. Ten to hundred caparisoned tuskers stand in front of the temple premises with the mahouts atop holding ornate silk umbrellas, white tufts and peacock feather fans, all swaying to the rhythm of the music.

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