about kerala

India’s most idyllic state – KERALA known as Gods Own Country is today’s one of the most beautiful tourist destination in Asia. Kerala is a land of natural beauty .It is a green strip of land in the South west corner of Indian peninsula. Kerala is an ancient and enchanting land with mighty mountains of the Western Ghats. Kerala is blessed with secluded beaches; palm fringed backwaters, misty hill stations, dense forest, natural waterfalls, exotic wildlife, monuments and art forms and festivals.

Every district in Kerala has its own unique culture and characteristic. Thiruvanthapuram is known for its beaches-Kovalam, the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temples and various museums and palaces: Alappuzha for its backwaters: Thrissur, the cultural capital, Kottayam for its ancient churches, Idukki for its wildlife, Kozikode for its old world charm and the entrancing Ponmudi and Golden valley.

Kerala is an example for religious harmony. Hindu, Muslim and Christian live here under one roof, all the festivals like Christmas, Onam and Ramzan is celebrated by each of them. Kerala is famous for its ancient Church, Temple and Mosque which still retains its traditional style where Hindu temples with copper clad roofs, later Islamic mosque with Malabar gables and Colonial Portuguese Baroque churches.

Kerala is prominent for its rich art forms and culture. The land is flourishing center of the Kathakali dance forms. ”Kalarippayattu” the world’s oldest martial art is known all over the world. Some of the other art forms are Koothu, Kodiyattam, Mohiniyattam and Ottamthullal.

Kerala is a perfect place to leave your tensions and stress far behind, the calmness of the mountains with cool and fresh air and the natural environment around you inspires creativity. Away from all distraction you are in the safe and caring hands of Ayurveda and Yoga. Ayurvedic treatment have the power to treat all kind of diseases without any surgery or operations.

Kerala s cuisine is a mouthwatering experience for all tourists. The breakfast includes –Pootu, Dosa, Idilli, Palappam, Idiappam and Tapioca. For lunch there is variety of dish with rice and papadam, like Sambar, Pachidi, Kichidi, Erusseri, Parippukary and Aviyal with spicy pickles. The vegetarian menu is really very long, which doesn’t end with sweet dishes. There is wide array of payasams-sweet porridges cooked with milk, ghee and nuts. Kerala is perfect place for shopping. The spices of Kerala are exported to different countries. You can take home Ivory carvings; eye-catching Kerala sarees and elephant carved in sandalwood, which will make you, remember the days spend in Kerala

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