Kerala on the south-western coast of India is a land unmatched in beauty and warm, hospitable people. Blessed with abundant rainfall and innumerable rivers and streams criss-crossing the State, Kerala comes across as a verdant green carpet from one end to the other. It offers everything one could ask for, palm lined beaches with gentle surf, vibrant shimmering backwaters, cool and invigorating mountains, an amazing variety of wild life and to top it all, a rich heritage and culture.
Kerala is an ideally located base for those who wish to explore Goa, historic Belur, Halebeddu and Hampi ruins in Karnataka and the temples in Madurai, Chidambaram, Tanjore in Tamil Nadu. With excellent rail, road and air connections, the distances are quite manageable and a combination of all these makes a memorable holiday in South India.
India's most idyllic state-better known as God's Own Country- is today one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia and that is none other than
Kerala Tourism. Secluded beaches, palm, fringed backwaters mist clad hill stations, lush tropical forests, water falls, exotic wildlife, monuments, art forms and festivals give it a distinctive charm. Apart from being a tourist destination, Kerala is also India's most advanced society. 100% literate, the State has India's highest density of science and technology personal. India's highest Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI), India's highest life expectancy and lowest infant mortality rates and is considered to be one of the India's cleanest, most peaceful States.
Geography Kerala is located on the southwestern tip of India with the Arabian Sea on the west and Western Ghats towering 500-2700m on the east. The State is divided into three regions - the coastal lowlands, the fertile midlands and the highlands. The lowlands of Kerala are networked by endless backwaters and the deltas of forty-four rivers. The midlands are rich with cashew, coconut, arecanut, tapioca, banana, rice, ginger, pepper, sugarcane and vegetable plantations. The forested high lands abound in tea, coffee, rubber and spice plantations and wildlife reserves.
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