Kerala , called Keralam in Malayalam (where Kerala is the adjectival form), is a state in South India on the Malabar Coast. ... Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state....
2. Why Visit Kerala?
Travellers and explorers from all over the world have been drawn to Kerala
for centuries drawn to this slice of tropical South India by spices. Nowadays
there are even more reasons to visit enchanting Kerala from luscious
landscapes, wildlife, tantalizing cuisine and not forgetting perhaps the most
magical ingredient travellers encounter when visiting Kerala – the warmth of
the Indian hospitality and smiles that linger long in the memory after leaving
Kerala’s tropical shores…..
3. Kerala, a state on India's
tropical Malabar Coast, has
nearly 600km of Arabian Sea
shoreline. It's known for its
palm-lined beaches and
backwaters, a network of
canals. Inland are the Western
Ghats, mountains whose slopes
support tea, coffee and spice
plantations as well as wildlife.
National parks like Eravikulam
and Periyar, plus Wayanad and
other sanctuaries, are home to
elephants, langur monkeys exc
4. 1. Cruise the Backwaters in a
Houseboat
The Kerala backwaters are
one of the most amazing
waterways in the world and
spending a few days cruising
the backwaters in a house
boat made like a traditional
rice barge is simply a must
do experience while in
Kerala and a real highlight of
my visit
SOME PLACES YOU CANNOT MISS
WHEN YOU VISIT KERALA……….
5. 2. Explore the multicultural history of
Fort Cochin
Fort Kochi is a region in the city of Kochi in the state of
Kerala, India. This is part of a handful of water-bound
regions toward the south-west of the mainland Kochi, and
collectively known as Old Kochi or West Kochi. Adjacent
to this is Mattancherry. This is one of the best place to visit
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6. 3. Laze on Tropical Beaches
Tropical, luscious Kerala is
also home to some fine
stretches of sand. Some of
the best are at Kovalam
(close to Trivandrum),
Varkala and Cherai Beach
(close to Kochi). Relax as
you watch the days slip into
one, sun baking and cooling
off swimming in the
turquoise waters, dine of
fresh seafood and enjoy
glorious sunsets over the
Arabian Sea.
7. 4. TRY KERALA’S CUISINE
Food in Kerala certainly take full advantage of the
regions bounty of spices and proximity to the coast.
Many dishes are spicy and coconutty, you must try a
traditional fish molee ( a spicy yellow fish curry) and a
traditional vegetarian meal served on a banana leaf –
a tantalizing assortment of flavours of rice, curries and
chutneys, it’s fun to try eating it in the traditional way
8. 5.EMBRACE AYURVEDA
Due to the abundant supply of spices and
medicinal plants Kerala is the home of
Ayurveda, an ancient, natural healing
science that has been practised in India for
over 5000 years.
9.
10. Don’t leave Kerala without
seeing a Kathakali show.
Kerala’s traditional dance
form dates back to the 17th
century and is as
enchanting as it is unique.
Prepare to be amazed by
the elaborate and
colourful make up,
costumes and incredible
facial expressions……
11. Kerala has emerged as one of the
prime tourism destinations on the
national and international map and
is considered as the tourism
trendsetter in the country.