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Kerala - The God's own country is a narrow, fertile strip of land on the south-west coast of India.   Strategically located at the south western tip of India, Kerala enjoys unique geographic features which has made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia.  The state is a breathtakingly beautiful green, greenland.  Kerala in India is immensely blessed by nature with lush vegetation, tranquil beaches, stunning mountains, hill station,  wildlife and bird sanctuary,  forts and palaces,  pilgrim centres,  festivals  and  has a network of 44 major rivers and lakes on the backwater system. Some of the famous wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala are at Thekkady in Idduki, Parambikulam in Palakkad, Sultan Bathery in Wayand district etc.  The Periyar National Park is Kerala's one of the best wild life sanctuaries.  Kerala has a fascinating heritage of art and culture. 'Kathakali', a rhythmic dance based on ancient epics and 'Kalarippayattu' the worlds oldest martial art are known all over the world. Kalarippayattu is said to be the origin of all other marital arts in this world.  Tourist flock the shores of Kerala to learn these art. Some of the other art forms are 'Koothu', 'Koodiyattam', 'Mohiniyattam', 'Ottamthullal'

 One of the most memorable experience for the tourist visiting Kerala is the opportunity to enjoy the  backwaters of Kerala on a house boat (Kettuvallam). The boats cross shallow palm -fringed lakes studded with cantilevered Chinese fishing nets and cruise along the narrow shady canals. On the way one can see  the real  Kerala village life. Alappuzha or Alleppey is an important tourist centre in Kerala because of its amazing backwaters. A number of boat races are conducted every year. 

 Even the Kerala cuisine is known for its spicy and hot foods. Traditionally, in Kerala food is served on a banana leaf. Almost every dish prepared in Kerala has coconut and spices to flavour the local cuisine giving it a sharp pungency that is heightened with the use of tamarind, while coconut gives it its richness, absorbing some of the tongue-teasing, pepper-hot flavours.

 Kerala's equable climate, natural abundance of forests and the cool monsoon season (Jun - Nov) are the best suited for Ayurveda's curative and restorative packages. Ayurveda is widely practiced in Kerala due to its rich traditional heritage and medicinal herbs  found in abundance.

  Hospitality is a part of Kerala’ culture and are the best host one can see in this world.  In Kerala you will experience freshness and touch of mother earth every where. No wonder it is rightly called  "God's Own Country".

 

 

 

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