'Sun-drenched shoreline, caressed by perpetual blue waves that adorn the endless beaches, sheltered by the green groves of coconuts that paint a shying borderline of natural harmony. Welcome to God's Own Country - Kerala! "

A heavenly masterpiece painted graciously with myriad enchanting hues, destination Kerala is a 'paradise found'. This beautiful coastal state on the southwestern tip of India is the country's ambassador to the world of travel and tourism. From the lagoons & backwaters that meander through the enchanting landscapes, to the rich and colourful culture & heritage that weave a tapestry of tourism delights, Kerala is a dream holiday destination of India.

So,Think tourism; think India. Yes folks! It’s all about discovering and re discovering the hub of tourist spots, INDIA. India’s tourist attractions are by far the most attractive and adventurous ones and the revenue in the tourism industry bears testimony to this fact.

No other country can match India as a tourist destination. Its your call at the end of the day you ask for mountaineering, you ask for trekking, rock climbing, you have it all. The mix of culture and diversity in this country has a spell of magic over its tourists that can give a complete satisfaction and contentment at the end of a holidaying spree.

When it comes to monuments in India there are priceless places that depict the religion and culture of the country be it Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Muslim, Sikhism and Christianity. India is an amalgamation of different and varied states with different cultures supporting them. Among them is God’s own country better known as Kerala

So come and discover the mysteries that make this state a special one and also take back memories that enthrall your senses. As far as Kerala is concerned, the state has been acclaimed of its potential in generating millions of tourists every year.

The well planned and Strategically located state at the south western tip of India has very unique geographic features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. As we know this state is better known as God’s own country and any visitor who goes there once will definitely want to go back again and again to find solace in the breathtaking beautiful greenery surrounding it.

Natural endowments like serene blue beaches, soothing backwaters and lagoons, exhilarating hill stations, enchanting waterfalls and fresh water springs, historic monuments like temples and palaces, spectacular dance forms, rejuvenating health packages, exotic wildlife and year-round festivals.

And last but not the least when we think of Kerala we think of the most educated people. The state takes pride in having the most advanced society in the country. It has a hundred per cent literate people, the lowest infant mortality rate, the highest life expectancy rate, the highest quality of life etc.

Something that attracts a traveler to the state of Kerala is the pristine environment, the rich and vibrant culture and the high quality of life for the local inhabitants.

TOURISM OF KERALA

Kerala is an enchantingly beautiful, emerald green land, flanked by the Western Ghats on one side, the Arabian Sea on the other, and strewn with rivers, lagoons, backwaters and rich vegetation in between. For tourist, Kerala offers Nature on a platter. Sandy beaches of Kovalam, blue Lagoons at Veli, Hill stations at Ponmudi and Munnar, backwaters of Kollam and Alappuzha, greenland plantations in the highranges, wildlife, high mountain peaks, picturesque valleys, magnificent forts and intricately decorated temples - Whatever one can ask for. What's more, every one of these charming destinations is only maximum a two-hour drive from the other. A singular advantage, which no other destination offers.

Physiography: Kerala may be divided into three geographical regions:

1. Highlands 2. Midlands 3. Lowlands.

The highlands slopedown from the western ghats which rise to an average height of 900m, with a number of peaks well over 1,800m in height. The midlands lying between the mountains and the lowlands, is made up of undulating hills and villages. The lowlands or the coastal area, which is made up of the river deltas, back waters and the shore of the Arabian sea, is essentially a land of coconut and rice.

Rivers and Backwaters: Kerala is the land of Rivers and backwaters. 44 Rivers (41 West flowing and 3 east flowing) cut across Kerala with their innumerable tributaries and branches but these rivers are comparative small and being entirely monsoon - fed, practically turn into rivulters in summer, especially in the upper areas.

Backwaters form a especially attractive and economically valuable feature of Kerala. They include lakes and ocean inlets, which stretch irregularly along the coast. The biggest backwater is the Vembanad Lake, some 200 sq. km in area, which opens out into the Arabian Sea at Cochin Port.

As you travel in Kerala along the rivers and countless rivulets flowing through hills and paddy fields and watch the far off dark blue-mountains, your eyes meet the excellent colour scheme and the artwork of nature in full glory. And from Kasargode to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is choc-a-bloc with travel destinations galore. Come recite this poetry composed by nature.