Kerala
Kerala state which is blessed with god grace. Come and explore Kerala the
state with an inexpressible beauty. Sandwiched between the Arabian Sea on
the west and forested Western Ghats, the state is blessed with supreme scenic
beauty, sun kissed sea beaches, backwaters. The state has also earned the
distinction of being the finest center for ayurvedic treatment in the country.
Travel Kerala India, a choc-a-bloc with places that attract tourists and travelers
from all over the world to India justifying its appellation Kerala - God's
Own Country. Entice your self as you plan to explore the landscape bestowed
with beauty.
Myriad Attractions Of Kerala
The Healing Touch Through Ayurveda
Ayurveda, Kerala is one of the major attraction of the state. The exact meaning
of the word Ayurveda can be derived by breaking it into two - Ayur means life
and Veda the science or knowledge. Thus the Science of life teaches individuals
to lead a healthy, happy, comfortable life both physically and mentally. The
World Health Organization recognizes this 3,000-year-old system of medicine
as the safest system of alternative medicine. Kerala is a narrow, fertile
strip of land on the southwest coast of India, immensely blessed both physically
and culturally, and the only state in India which practices this system of
medicine with absolute dedication
Monsoon season that falls between June-November are considered the best period
for Ayurvedic treatment massage treatment and rasayana chikilsa. Massage promotes
better circulation of blood and removes causes of fatigue. Rasayana chikilsa
is the Ayurvedic treatment for preventing and curing senility by purifying
and strengthening all the tissues of the body.
The Bedazzling Beaches of Kerala
Travel to Beaches of Kerala in order to explore the traditions and culture
of the people living alongside the coastline. Although Kerala beaches to take
up a backseat because of the backwater cruises and the Ayurveda holidays,
yet it is recommended that if you are in Kerala and you must pay a visit to
the sensous beaches of Kerala. Plan you tour to Kerala beaches now! and discover
the "undiscovered beach hideaways" of Kerala.
Periyar National Park
The Periyar wildlife sanctuary a perfect tourist spots for wildlife enthusiasts.
Periyar is renowned wildlife sanctuary in India. Travel to Periyar and have
a time of your life in a park that is a haven to a number of wild and feathered
species. Also known as Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary, it provides a perfect
atmosphere for watching wild animals in their natural habitat. Spanning over
an area of 777 sq. km, the sanctuary occupies a good space on the Cardamom
hills of Western Ghats. Travel on the splendid artificial lake within the
sanctaury to experience the exciting wildlife of the Periyar wildlife sanctuary.
The forest here slopes into the periyar lake, which serves as the waterhole
for the animals where they can be spotted taking a dip or drinking the water.
Boat services are available to take the visitor around the lake.
Elephant, Guar, Sambhars and Tigers are the major attraction of the sanctaury..
A variety of other wild species including Bison, Spotted Deer, Leopards, Malabar
Flyings Squirrels, Stripe necked Mongooses and countless others can also be
spotted around the periyar lake. There are over 260 species of birds here,
including Nilgiri Wood Pigeons, Blue-Winged Parakeets, White Bellied Tree
Pies, Laughing Thrushes and Fly Catchers.
The Blue Water Adorning the City
Backwaters of Kerala is one of the most fascinating tourist attractions of
Kerala as well as of India. It is believed the large part of Kerala lives
along these backwaters. They snake over the state physique, bestowing paddy
fields with good harvests, and provide the whole village with drinking water
and other facilities.
The backwaters refer to the large inland lakes of Kerala. Today these backwaters
play an indispensible part in the lives of Keralites as these water ways act
as the transport of people and produce.
Backwater is a body of stagnant water connected to a river. The backwaters
of Kerala- meandering inland lakes networked by canals - stretch to over 1900km.
Boat across these tranquil stretches are an experience unique to Kerala. Large
Kettuvalloms (traditional country crafts over 60ft. in length) have been converted
into luxury houseboats for these cruises. Local Malayali people call it Kayals.
Kerala Festivals
The festivals of Kerala are vivacious and packed with centuries of unbroken
tradition and culture. They are spectacular, endearing, colourful, mystical,
miraculous display of fireworks, processions of gold bedecked elephants etc.
You'll have to keep coming back for a lifetime to really witness this myriad
range of experiences
