If there is one place in the riveting diversity of India where there is tangible beauty and a phenomenal thing like total literacy, it is in Kerala. Kerala is full of good things. This small State in the southern tip of the Indian peninsula is an easy winner owning to its great mind-blowing landscape and infinity of intriguing customs, high-intensity cultural life and educated public so often dressed in white. From Kasargode to Thiruvananthapuram Kerala is choc-a-bloc with places that attract tourists and travelers from all over the world.

There is no other state in the country that can present so much enthusiasm for life as it is visible in Kerala. Despite high population, the economic condition in Kerala is in much better shape than most of the other Indian states. Basic civic facilities available to the common people are well in place and people know what there rights are. Industrialization (specially related to Information Technology) is taking place in Kerala in its true spirit and much faster than most of the states in the country. Influence from other countries has not eroded the cultural values of the people and they celebrate all the festivals with much enthusiasm. Combine all these factors and you would know why Keralites consider their state as God's Own Country.

Languages spoken - Malayalam, English, Hindi (national language of India)

Location                  South west tip of India's mainland

Currency                 Indian Rupees

Weather                  Tropical

Major Port               Kochi

Airports                  Thiruvanananthapuram, Nedumbassery, Kozhikode

Beaches                 Kovalam, Cherai, Kappad, Shanghumugham, Bekal, Varkala, Alleppy, Thirumullavaram

Sanctuaries            Thekkady, Periyar, Silent Valley, Thattekad, Neyyar, Peppara, Chinnar, Waynad, Aralam, Parambikulam

Hill Stations             Devikulam, Waynad, Thekkady, Munnar. Ponmudi, Peermade

Kerala products        Rubber, coffee, Tea, Cardamom, Pepper, Cashew, Coir, Handloom, Handicrafts, etc

The name of the state of Kerala has been taken from the word Keralaputra (land of the sons of Cheras), as mentioned in one of the Ashokan edicts dating back to 273-236 BC. Chera was the first large empire that took roots in this state, and continued to use Tamil till 7th century as their administrative language. The Chera power declined in the 10th century AD, after Cholas, the rulers of Tamil Nadu, were successful in overthrowing the dynasty. After the decline of Cholas in the 11th century, gradually political power in the state went into the hands of the Zamorin of Calicut. In 1496, Vasco da Gama became the first European to find a route to India through sea and started a long-time fight for the power in this region between the Portuguese, British, and Dutch.

For a brief period in the middle of 18th century AD, Travancore, with the help of petty kingdoms, tried to control the political power of Kerala. Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan also tried to annexe the areas south of Travancore, but could not fulfill their dream as they were attacked by the British from the east and had to withdraw. After Tipu's first defeat by the British, the Seringpatnam Treaty brought all the captured parts of Kerala directly under the British and Travancore and Kochi became princely states under the British. Kerala became a separate state only in 1956 when new states on the linguistic basis were created in India. Formerly it was a part of Madras state and to carve out a new state the regions of Travancore, Cochin, and Malabar were added into one to be called Kerala.

Today, tourism in Kerala backwaters is a major attraction - the palm-fringed, tranquil backwaters of Kerala were once just the state's trade highways. Tourism in Kerala backwaters have dictated the state's history, shaped its present and promised it a future by virtue of offering incomparable beauty and unique experiences. The state's palm-fringed backwaters are inland lakes connected by a network of canals. With 41 west-flowing rivers, the backwaters stretch to almost 1,900 kilometers. The backwater routes date back over the centuries and have been long used for all transportation needs, in particular trade in coconut, rubber, rice and spices. Today, these waterways link remote villages and islands to the mainland and nerve centers of the coastal area.

The most interesting area in the backwaters is the Kuttanad region, called the rice bowl of Kerala. The area is probably the only place in the continent where farming is done below sea level, using a system of dykes and bunds.

Kochipopularly known as the queen of Arabian Sea, is a cluster of islands on the vastexpanse of the Vembanad Lake. Some of these picturesque islands are Bolgatty, Vypeen, Gundu and Vallarpadam .The Lake open out in to the Arabian see here, to form one of the finest natural harbours in the world

Kumarakom This charming village is on the eastern banks of Vembanadu lake . An enchanting picnic spot and a fast developing backwater tourism destination,Kumarakom provides boating, fishing and site seeing experiences that are truly exhilarating. An exclusive attraction of this much sought after backwater resort is the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. A cruise along the Vembanad Lake is the best way to view the bird life.

Alleppey an intricate maze of canals and backwaters lines on the both sides by the lush greenery makes Alleppey a district of immense natural beauty. Referred to as the "Venice of East" by travelers from across the world, this backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life. Alleppey is also the host to the spectacular Nehru Trophy snake boat races.

Kollam is the centre of the country’s cashew trading and processing industry. Kollam was once the port of international trade. Thirty per cent of this historic town is covered by the renowned Ashtamudi Lake, making it the gateway to the magnificent backwaters. The eight-hour boat trip between Kollam and Alleppey is the longest and most enchanting experience on the backwaters of Kerala.

Alumkadavu gliding along the calm and serene backwaters flanked by green levees and palm, seeing arural Kerala preserved through the ages and completely hidden from the road is an enchanting experience to any visitor, more so while sailing a slow moving, spacious kettuvallam. Alumkadavu a quiet spot north of Kollam as become a hot point of Kettuvallam building with more than a hundred people involved.

Thiruvallam , this serene backwater stretch, enroute to Kovalam,is famous for its canoe rides.Thiruvallam is the meeting point of two rivers- Killi and Karamana.A temple dedicated to Parasurama, the legendary founder of Kerala, is located here

The state of Kerala is a narrow strip located along Arabian Sea in the southernmost tip of Indian Peninsula. The state has been crisscrossed by a number of water bodies (popularly known as backwaters). This has given birth to internal water navigation systems, which also work as the major trade ways in the state. These backwaters of late have become the major tourist attractions of Kerala and people have started offering luxurious houseboat accommodations to the visitors.

Reaching to Kerala is not a difficult thing. Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital, is connected to most of the major airports in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bangalore. As the Thiruvananthapuram is an international airport, there are considerable connections to gulf countries also from this airport. Kochi and Calicut are other two airports connected from air to other cities in India.

Rails are another good way of moving inside and from the outside Kerala. There are around 200 railway stations in Kerala connecting most of the places in the state to places in the other parts of the country and inside the state. Long-distance express trains connect important places in Kerala to places outside the state like Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, and Kolkata.

Roads in Kerala are in much better shape than other states in India. Major modes of road transport are buses, tourist taxis, cars, and local taxis and autos. State is connected with other parts of South India by a number of National Highways. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh are some of the neighboring states that are easily connected to Kerala through roads.

From Cochin (Kochi), there are regular ships venturing towards the Lakshadweep Islands. Inside, backwaters of Kerala act not only as a popular transportation medium but are tourist attractions in themselves. These internal water navigation systems are today the single most popular travel product of Kerala.

The land of exotic backwaters and palm fringed beaches, Kerala is one of the most beautiful states in India. Every year a number of tourists both from across India and abroad visit Kerala. Kerala is not only about its beautiful beaches and a network of rivers and canals-called backwaters but the God's Own Country is also a destination of spice plantations and Ayurveda.

Kerala in the south of India is the most sought after tourist destination in India. With the Arabian Sea in the west, Kerala has a long coastline that offers some of the most beautiful beaches in India. The state has Western Ghats in the east that are home to some popular hill stations like Munnar. The region is also home to spice, tea and coffee plantations.

Ayurveda is another hallmark of tourism of Kerala. Every year a number of tourists tour Kerala just to take Ayurveda treatment. Kerala has become a popular Ayurveda destination as well.

You can come to Kerala and travel to spice, tea and coffee plantations region in the state. If wildlife is what you love, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is the right place to tour. Boat safari is the unique way of watching animals in the sanctuary. The sanctuary is well known for its elephants. Kerala backwaters are another exciting tourist attraction of Kerala. Backwater cruise is what excites many and a number of tourists tour Kerala to discover the pleasures of the backwater cruise in Kerala. Palm fringed beaches with powdery sand is another attraction of Kerala travel and tourism.

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Amongst the various travel destinations in Kerala are Thiruvananthapuram, Kovalam, Kochi, Kayamkulam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Munnar, Kumarakom, Nilambur, Alappuzha, Ponmudi, Quilon, and Varkala.

Ayurveda - the 'science of life', is a 2000-year-old science that has been handed down through the centuries by ancient masters and physicians. Ayurveda was practiced as way of restoring 'life' to the body. The Indian state of Kerala is dotted with Ayurveda Resorts. The Ayurveda Resorts in Kerala are renowned not just in India but also across the globe.

Ayurveda Resorts in Kerala provide treatments for ailments such as arthritis, paralysis, obesity, sinusitis, migraine, premature ageing, skin ailments etc. Ayurveda Resorts in Kerala cure detoxify and rejuvenate the whole body system for curing the ailment and enable general fitness. The health and fitness programs in the Ayurveda Resorts in Kerala are based on Ayurvedic oil massages. These massages help in various ways such as improving blood circulation, streamlining the body, building up immunity, ridding the body of toxins and decreasing excess fat in the body etc. Regular massages from Ayurveda Resorts in Kerala help protect against ailments and rejuvenate the body to increase vigour and vitality. There are several health resorts in India that offer Ayurvedic treatments.

Many of the renowned Ayurveda Resorts in India are in Kerala. There are the Ayurveda Resorts in Kovalam, Ayurveda Resorts in Kollam - Kerala, Ayurveda Resorts in Kumarakom - Kerala, Ayurveda Resorts in Kochi - Kerala and Ayurveda Resorts in Munnar - Kerala.