Kerala in South India - State of
Kerala travel guide providing information on
what to see in Kerala, cities of Kerala, maps of
Kerala cities, fairs and festivals in Kerala, sightseeing tour to Kerala.
Kerala, the land of green magic, is a
narrow, fertile strip on the south-west coast of India, sandwiched
between the Lakshadweep Sea and the Western Ghats. The landscape is
dominated by rice fields, mango, cashew nut trees and coconut palms. The
Western Ghats, with their dense tropical forests, misty peaks, extensive
ridges and ravines, have sheltered Kerala from invaders, but at the same
time, have encouraged maritime contact with the outside world.
Kerala The Historic Trade Centre
People from distant lands have been coming to Kerala since ancient
times. They came in search of spices, sandalwood and ivory. Long before
Vasco da Gama led the Portuguese to India, the coast had been known to
the Phoenicians, the Romans, the Arabs and the Chinese. Enduring contact
with people from overseas has resulted in the successful blending of
various cultures, which gives the state a cosmopolitan outlook.
Ahead Always!
The present-day
state of Kerala was created in 1956 from Travancore,
Kochi (Cochin) and Malabar. Malabar was formerly a part of Madras State,
while both Travancore and Cochin were princely states ruled by
Maharajas. An early concern for public welfare gave Kerala a head start,
and resulted in the state being one of the most progressive, literate
and highly educated states in India.
Popular Kerala
Backwater Tours
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Alleppey Backwaters
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Kottayam Backwater
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Ernakulam (Cochin) Backwater
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Trivandrum Backwater
Travel To Kerala(Kerala Tourism)
For the visitor, Kerala offers an intriguing mosaic of cultures and
some unusual 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.
It also offers some of the best and most picturesque beaches in India,
the one at Kovalam, south of Thiruvananthapuram, being the most popular.
Kerala has an amenable, relaxed atmosphere making it a much sought after
tourist destination.
So pack your bags and head for God's Own Country. Because there is no
better way to discover the soul of this rustic, enchanting,
history-laden, tradition-rich state that without exaggeration seems
God's favourite territory.
Famous Kerala
Beaches
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Alappuzha Beach
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Kovalam Beach
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Varkala Beach
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Bekal Beach
