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Kerala is beyond doubt the obscured India . It is God's own country and an attractively stunning, bright green fleck of land. It is a tropical ecstasy far from the sightseers experiment at the southwestern peninsular tip, crammed amid the giant mountains and profound seas. Kerala is a lengthy extend of enthralling foliage. The lofty striking coconut palms lead the backdrop. Previously, Kerala was made up of three divergent areas. Malabar as far up the coast as Tellicherry, Cannanore and Kasargode with the small French ownership of Mahe nearby, later it was returned to India in the early 1950’s and now is governmentally a part of Pondicherry . |
The etymology of Kerala is disputed. The prevailing theory states that it is an imperfect portmanteau that fuses kera ('coconut palm tree') and alam ('land' or 'location'). Natives of Kerala — Keralites — thus refer to their land as Keralam. Other theories have the name originating from the phrase chera alam (Land of the Chera). Kerala's tourist industries among others also use the phrase God's own country. |
| KERALA BACKWATERS |
This backwater destination of India has tons of innate exquisiteness and 44 rivers that gush towards the West. A soil of inland waterways and lagoons, seas and streams- Kerala backwaters have now become a part and parcel of the lives of its populace and a paradise for the guests to see the rustic and real life in Kerala.
The Backwaters play an imperative role in the tourism industry of Kerala. The primary mode of transport on these backwaters is by houseboats. Cruising in these backwaters should not be missed for anything in the world
The banks of these backwaters in Kerala furnish great picnic locales for tourists.
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| KERALA HILLSTATIONS |
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The hill stations of Kerala are dense in vegetation and provide natural habitat to exotic wildlife. These beautiful hill stations of Kerala are also the source of the famous spices of Kerala. Spices such as pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and the cashew nut are grown in the plantations on the hill stations in Kerala. The Dutch and English colonial rulers of Kerala introduced cash crops plantations such as rubber and tea in the 18th and 19th centuries, which has continued till today.
The Western Ghats run down the length of Kerala , India and there are an array of stunning hill stations on these gorgeous ranges, which offer a stand-in to the beaches and backwaters of Kerala. Vacationer can unite visits to all these regions to see a complete picture of Kerala.
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| KERALA BEACHES |
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The sapphire blue waters of the ocean lovingly stroke the shoreline and present a charming view to its guests. A day under the sun kissed beaches of Kerala with coconut water and an ayurvedic massage to treat you is a truly out of this world. Whether it is a dreamy honeymoon or just a break from your frantic workplace agenda, charge straight ahead for any of the beaches in Kerala for fun and frolic.
Most of India ’s handpicked beaches are in kerala. 900 kms of the kerala coast is lined with sandy beaches, rocky peninsulas and coconut palms. The palm-fringed beaches of kerala are prominent for the tender waves and cerulean blue waters.
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| KERALA HOUSEBOATS |
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Customarily, the houseboats in Kerala are called Kettuvallam, implying a ferry made by fastening pieces of wood. It is remarkable that not a single nail is used in the constructing of the Kettuvallam. Wooden boards are coupled with coir cords and then encrusted with black resin made from boiled cashew nut shells.
A typical Kettuvallam normally has one or two bath attached rooms, deck, kitchenette, an open lounge and a crew comprising two oarsmen and a cook. Traditional lanterns are used as lights in the houseboats.
Kerala thrives in backwaters being a Coastal land. The magnificent splendor of Kerala’s backwaters grabs the mind's eye of the populace coming here. The backwaters of Kerala are vibrant with fiscal activities and customary township and vegetation. The natural magnificence of Kerala backwaters can be well cherished through time-honored Kerala houseboats
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| KERALA WILDLIFE |
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The captivating green forest with its rich vegetation and fauna makes Kerala a much sought after wildlife destination in India . The copious parks and sanctuaries of Kerala add that extra touch when you holiday in Kerala.
The captivating olive jungles with elephants, tigers, wild dogs, sambars, gaurs, leopards, and many indigenous and water birds gives the sightseer an exceptional spectacle. One can also see a diverse array of birds like woodpeckers, Malabar cormorants, darters, hornbills, kingfishers and plovers.
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