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About Kerala
Kerala has emerged as the most acclaimed tourist
destination of the country in the recent past. World Travel
and Tourism Council has selected Kerala as a Partner State.
National Geographic Travel after 2 years of research has
chosen Kerala, as one of the 50 must see destinations
of a lifetime. Kerala has been stated as one of the
10 paradises of the World.
Kerala is a land of rivers and backwaters. Forty-four rivers
(41 west-flowing and 3 east-flowing} crisscross the state
physique along with countless runlets. During summer, these
monsoon-fed rivers will turn into rivulets especially in the
upper parts of Kerala. Kerala is a green strip of
land, in the South West corner of Indian peninsula. It has
only 1.1 8 per cent of the total area of the country but
houses 3.43% of the the country's population.
History of Kerala
Kerala is truly the undiscovered India. It is God's own
country and an enchantingly beautiful, emerald-green sliver
of land. It is a tropical paradise far from the tourist
trial at the southwestern peninsular tip, sandwiched between
the tall mountains and the deep sea. Kerala is a long
stretch of enchanting greenery. The tall exotic coconut palm
dominates the landscape. There is a persistent legend which
says that Parasuram, the 6th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the
preserver of the Hindu Trinity, stood on a high place in the
mountains, threw an axe far in to the sea, and commanded the
sea to retreat. And the land that emerged all from the
waters became Kerala, the land of plenty and prosperity.
Tourist Attraction in Kerala :
Padmanabha Swamy Temple: The temple is located inside
the East Fort. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is a
blend of the Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. It
is known for its mural paintings and stone carvings. One
among the 108 sacred Vishnu temples in India, the presiding
deity in here is Lord Vishnu reclining on Anantha the Holi
Serpent.
Alleppey Beach : Alappuzha beach is one of the most
popular spots in the district of Alappuzha. The pier, which
extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. There is
also an old lighthouse, which is greatly fascinating to the
tourists of Kerala.
Backwaters in Kerala: Kerala is most reputed for its
undulating backwaters, which possibly does not have a match
anywhere else. As many as forty-four rivers crisscross the
land and finally drain into the Arabian Sea, creating a
network of lakes, canals, estuaries and deltas.
Ayurveda in Kerala: Today, Ayurveda seems to have
found a synonym in Kerala. The ancient medical science has
been practised in India since times immemorial. Rare herbs
with therapeutic qualities abound in the jungles of Kerala.
They serve as fitting rejuvenation agent to your body and
soul as an alternative to contemporary medical science.
How to Reach
Air: Trivandrum International Airport (6 km from the
city) has over 30 air links with convenient connections to
Colombo, Maldives and the Middle East. Indian Airlines and
Jet Airways operate domestic flights to different parts of
the country.
Rail: There are direct trains from Trivandrum to all
the main towns in Kerala as well as the major cities in
India.
Road: Long distance buses operate from the Central
Bus Station at Thampanoor, opposite the Railway Station.
Short distance buses operate from the City Bus Station, East
Fort.
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