Kerala, the land of green magic, is a narrow, fertile strip on the
south-west coast of India, sandwiched between the Lakshadweep Sea and the
Western Ghats. The landscape is dominated by rice fields, mango, cashew nut
trees and coconut palms. The Western Ghats, with their dense tropical
forests, misty peaks, extensive ridges and ravines, have sheltered Kerala
from invaders, but at the same time, have encouraged maritime contact with
the outside world.Ahead Always!
The present-day state of Kerala was created in 1956 from Travancore, Kochi (Cochin) and Malabar. Malabar was formerly a part of Madras State, while both Travancore and Cochin were princely states ruled by Maharajas. An early concern for public welfare gave Kerala a head start, and resulted in the state being one of the most progressive, literate and highly educated states in India.
Travel In Kerela
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the visitor, Kerala offers an intriguing mosaic of cultures and some unusual
ways of travelling around. Perhaps more than anywhere else in India, getting
around can be a lot of fun, particularly on backwater trips along the
coastal lagoons.It also offers some of the best and most picturesque beaches in India, the one at Kovalam, south of Thiruvananthapuram, being the most popular. Kerala has an amenable, relaxed atmosphere making it a much sought after tourist destination.
So pack your bags and head for God's Own Country. Because there is no better way to discover the soul of this rustic, enchanting, history-laden, tradition-rich state that without exaggeration seems God's favourite territory.
Kerela The Historic Trade Centre
People from distant lands have been coming to Kerala since ancient times. They came in search of spices, sandalwood and ivory. Long before Vasco da Gama led the Portuguese to India, the coast had been known to the Phoenicians, the Romans, the Arabs and the Chinese. Enduring contact with people from overseas has resulted in the successful blending of various cultures, which gives the state a cosmopolitan outlook.