| HISTORY |
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. |
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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. |
This region belonged to what was once called the Madras Presidency under the British. The middle section was shaped by the princely State of Cochin ; the third comprised of Travancore, another princely State. |
| TOPOGRAPHY |
Kerala is one of the smallest states in the Indian union. Its area 38.855 square kilometers is just 1.3 percent of the total area of India . The land of kerala comprises of the narrow coastal strip bounded by the Western Ghats in the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. Hence it has played an imperative role in the commercial and cultural history of India . Like Kashmir in the north, Kerala in the south is famous for its spectacular natural beauty. With its verdant mountains, impenetrable forests, swaying palms, rapid flowing rivers, far-reaching backwaters and blue lagoons, it looks like a Paradise . This ambiance of exquisiteness and stillness has facilitated her to become a valued jewel in the lap of the Indian traditions. |
| BACKWATERS OF KERALA |
Kerala's backwaters are the most popular tourist magnetism of Kerala. Backwaters are formed by the gathering of sea water at the beach. As the waves move to and fro, they make their way tearing the ground and forming backwaters. The best way to enjoy the Kerala backwaters is to take a cruise on a Kettuvallam or the house-boat. Kerala is festooned by its eye-soothing olive jungles, undulating hills, astounding beaches, tea gardens and of course its paranormal backwaters.The amazing backwaters of Kerala have become an integral part of its people. It has given the visitors the opportunity to see the rural and real life in the heart of Kerala. |
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Kumarakom |
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Cochin |
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Alleppey |
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Kollam |
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Kottayam |
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Kannur |
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| HILLSTATIONS IN KERALA |
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. |
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Munnar |
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Wayanad |
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Vagamon |
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Rajamala |
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Idukki |
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Palakkad |
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| WILDLIFE IN KERALA |
Kerala is blessed with a rich gamut of natural bounty - mounts & hills, rivers & lagoons, backwaters & beaches. It is innate for Kerala to be abode to many national parks and sanctuaries. 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. |
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Thekkady |
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Wayanad |
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Periyar |
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Chinnar |
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Thattekkad |
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Idukki |
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| BEACHES IN KERALA |
Kerala beaches in Kerala, South India offer holiday freaks with plenty of opportunities for luxury tours, water sports, sunbathing, romantic walks, beach camping and more. Take a walk on the Kerala beaches feel the shells scrunching under your feet with the soft caress of the sea breeze against your face and watch the water birds noisily bustling near the Kerala beaches. |
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Kovalam Beach |
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Allappey Beach |
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Marari Beach |
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Bekal Beach |
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Fort Cochi Beach |
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Cherai Beach |
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Varkala Beach |
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| FAIRS AND FESTIVALS |
Kerala is a land of multihued festivals, which have a long history and tradition behind them. Festivals in Kerala are an integral part of the social and cultural structure. |
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