Kerala
Kerala – God’s Own Country is a small state situated at the southwest corner of India. Kerala has two national parks, ten wildlife sanctuaries and two bird sanctuaries.The coconut palms, the red tilted houses, the innumerable lakes and beaches will remain long lasting impressions to any visitor. The colorful festivals like ONAM & VISHU, various types dances like Kathakali, Kaikottikali, Mohiniyattom and Koodiyattam, martial arts like Kalaripayattu and wildlife sanctuaries are the other attractions.
The people of Kerala are warm and friendly and interaction with them is often a highlight of a holiday to Kerala.
Tourist Destination in Kerala

Cochin :
Cochin has been conferred the title of Queen of the Arabian Sea. Famous for its Willingdon Island, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Bolghatty Palace, Chinese fishing nets, Hill Palace Museum and Mattancherry Palace.
Trivandrum :
Trivandrum - the capital city of Kerala, known for its exceptional scenic beauty, lush greenery, temples, museums and a colorful culture and tradition. Trivandrum is also famous for its Kovalam Beach.
Munnar :
Munnar offers an exhilarating experience. The major highlights of Munnar are its remarkable ambiance, lush green & tea gardens, beautiful lakes,dense forests and a cool climate .
Thekkady :
Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves of India. The tourist attractions of Thekkady are its Spice Plantations and the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Kumarakom :
Kumarakom is an enchanting picnic spot and provides boating, fishing and sightseeing experiences.
Alleppey :
Alleppey has emerged as a Backwater Tourist Centre, famous for its Boat races, Houseboat Holidays, Beaches, Marine Products and Coir Industry.
Shopping in Kerala

Shopping in Kerala make for a delightful experience. The land is traditionally rich in handicrafts. Kerala is well-known for its ivory carvings, pottery, brocade fabrics and earthenware products.
Also famous are the Indian spices, Lovely coconut shell craft, the metal inlaid wood craft, coir and wood carved products, bamboo mat paintings, metal ware, kathakali masks.
Excursions from Kerala

Coorg :
Coorg is located in the Western Ghats of Karnataka. Famous for its Lush green forests, misty hills, acres of tea, coffee plantations and outdoor activities like trekking, golf, angling and water rafting. Known for non-vegetarian delicacies, Pandhi, koli and yarchi are the favoured dishes of the region. Together makes it a memorable holiday destination.
Some of the major tourist attractions in Coorg are historic Madikeri Fort, Abbey and Irupu Falls and the Omkareshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
Nagarahole National Park is the most visited place of Coorg. Its wildlife population includes elephants, tigers, leopards, sambars, spotted deer and bisons.
Lakshadweep:
Lakshadweep which means - A Hundred Thousand Islands, is a cluster of Islands and is the smallest Union Territory of India.
The main tourist destinations are :
Agatti- famously known as gateway of Lakshadweep. The beautiful Lagoon is situated in this island.
Kadamath- this piece of land is famous among the newly wed couples. The water sport institute is located on this island.
Kalpena- This island is famous for its beautiful marine life enriched lagoons. This is known as Satellite Island.
Minicoy-. This island is near to the Maldives. The age old light house built by British is one of the major attractions of this place.
How To Reach

By Air :
There are 3 airports in Kerala - Trivandrum International Airport, Kochi(Ernakulam) International Airport and Calicut International Airport. These airports are connected with most of the international airports in other parts of the world.
By Rail :
There are direct trains to Kerala from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Kolkata and other major cities of India.
By Road :
Kerala is directly connected by road with 2 states-Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Kerala is connected with other major cities of India through National Highways.
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