It is the undiscovered part of India . In Kerala you can experience everything like Hill station, backwaters, beaches, wild life etc. so it is undoubtedly ‘Gods Own Country’ and has been selected as the one among the three World’s most beautiful destinations. It is a tropical paradise far from the tourist trial at the southwestern peninsular tip, sandwiched between the tall mountains and the deep sea. Kerala is rich for its scenic beauty. The tall exotic coconut palm dominates the landscape. There is a persistent legend which says that Parasuram, the 6th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Hindu Trinity, stood on a high place in the mountains, threw an axe far in to the sea, and commanded the sea to retreat. And the land that emerged all from the waters became Kerala, the land of plenty and prosperity.
Geologically Kerala is one of the smallest states in
India covering merely 1.3% of total area of the country with
Karnataka in the north and Tamilnadu in the East. Physically
the state can be divided in to three natural divisions, the
sandy costal region with coconut coppices, paddy fields,
back waters and sea. The midland region made up of fertile
reddish hills and valleys that grow most of Kerala's
agricultural crops. Peaks extensive ridges and ravines of
the Western Ghats where sandalwood, tea, coffee, rubber and
most of Kerala's exotic spices are grown.
Kerala is a land which always
promoted trading and traders. In 1000 BC King Solomon's
ship visited "Ophix” to trade in Ivory Sandalwood and
Peacocks. The fame of Kerala Spices brought the Romans in
30 AD. Who were followed by the Greeks, Arabs and Chinese.
The spices trade brought Vasco Da Gamma to Kappad (near
Kozhikode) in 1498, which paved the way for a new trading
history. Followed by this Europeans opened the way for new
trade in spices, Ivory, Sandalwood and Peacocks.
Kerala benefits from temperate weather
almost all through out the year. It is neither too cold in
the winter months nor too hot in summer. The best time to
visit is November to February. The official language of
Kerala is Malayalam but English too is widely spoken. Kerala
is one of the most progressive states in terms of social
welfare and physical quality of life. The matriarchal system
here is an exclusive social heritage as the women of Kerala
enjoy a better status than there counter parts else where in
India.
Kerala - land of beaches, excitement
and enchantment, a primeval crossroads of culture...Chinese
nets on the yellow sand, Jewish synagogues, Portuguese
citadels, Dutch and Syrian churches, and of course beautiful
Indian temples and palaces...backed by mounts, fringed with
seashores, rich in spice farms and coconut palms. Bask
resplendently on the well-preserved and gorgeous coconut
beaches of Payyambalam, India’s premium Drive In beach
resort; or visit Cochin, with its stunning harbor, or
Attukal, Trivandrum, with the Bhagavathy Temple, the former
rulers’ place of workshop; both towns are also memorable for
their churches and museums. While you are here, move into
the neighborhood and hear the trumpeting of elephants and
the babble of monkeys in the emerald and watered-down
Periyar Sanctuary. Gulp the clean fresh air of the Nilgiri
hills while riveting the impressive views in Ooty or
Kodaikanal.
The complete state of Kerala is a
travel destination and at every nook and corner of this
state, one can experience something novel- Backwaters,
civilization, eco tourism, natural world, hill stations,
beaches, and chronological memorials, undoubtedly ‘Gods Own
Country’. For tourist, Kerala offers scenery on a salver.
Golden beaches of Kappad, Cobalt Lagoons at Veli, Hill
stations at Thekkady and Vagamon, backwaters of Cochin and
Kumarakom, green plantations in the high ranges, natural
world, lofty mountain peaks, charming gorges, outstanding
fortress and intricately festooned shrines – Everything one
can ask for.
The people of Kerala enjoy a
distinctive multi-ethnic viewpoint, which is replicated in
there lenience towards other races and religions. So it has
been called Kerala as "God's Own Country".
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