Kerala Travel Guide
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. In 1956, when the stateswere reorganized,
Kerala was formed after tying the princely states of Travancore and Cochin
with Malabar, a province under Madras state. Kerala is a land of rivers and
backwaters.
About Kerala
Kerala is a green stripof 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. In 1956, when the stateswere reorganized,
Kerala was formed after tying the princely states of Travancore and Cochin
with Malabar, a province under Madras state.
Backwaters in Kerala
Alleppey Backwaters - with the Arabian sea on the west and a vast networkof
lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers crisscrossing it, Alappuzha is a district
of immense natural beauty. Referred to as the Venice of the East by travelers
fromacross the world, this backwater country is also home ot diverse animal
and bird life.
Houseboats in Kerala
Have you ever gone houseboat cruising on the backwaters of Kerala? If you
haven't, make sure you do. This one's really an absolutely wonderful, unforgettable
experience! The houseboats of today - huge, slow moving, exotic barge used
for leisure trips - are the reworked kettuvalloms of olden times. The original
kettuvalloms were used to carry tonnes of rice and spices - a standard kettuvallom
can hold up to 30 tonnes - from Kuttanad to the Kochi port.
Beaches in Kerala
Referred to as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha has always enjoyed a unique
place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today, it is famous for its boat
races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry.
Hill Stations in Kerala
The Agasthya forest believed to have been the abode of age Agasthya,a character
from mythology.Trekking trails Thick forests Agasthyarkoodam, the spectacular
peak in the Western Ghats rises to a majestic 1890 m in the form of a sharp
cone. A haven of rare herbs and medicinal plants, its slopes are a breathtaking
sight when they transform into colourful glades of the 'Neelakurinji', a flower
which blooms only once in twelve years.
Art & Culture in Kerala
Spectacular visual effects and stunning musicare hallmarks of Kerala's performing
arts. In a land which cannot boast of monumental architectural feats, unlike
many other parts of India, the performing arts, both individually and collectively,
make up for the lost magnificence. No other State in India can match the grandeur
and creativity of Kerala's performing arts.
Yoga & Meditation in Kerala
Yoga, the scienceof man, based on ancient Indian wisdom and culture, is an
art of living a healthy, balanced, peaceful and contented life. Yoga, being
a total integrated system, studies man in his wholeness - body, mind and spirit
and is integrated to certain principles, ideas, values, attitudes and a way
of life for personal and social benefits.
Travel Packages in Kerala, South India
Kerala
Honeymoon Packages
Duration: 09 Days
Places to see: Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Allapuzha
- Trivandrum
Kerala
Short Tours
Duration: 05 Days
Destionations: Cochin - Alleppey - Cochin
Kerala Travel
Package
Duration: 05 Days
Places to see: Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Cochin
Kerala Trip
Duration: 07 Days
Places to see: Cochin - Munnar - Alleppey - Houseboat -
Kovalam - Trivandrum
Kerala Backwaters
Tours
Duration: 07 Days
Places to see: Cochin - Alleppey - Kumarakom - Cochin
Backwaters in Kerala
Duration: 09 Days
Places to see: Cochin - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum - Kovalam - Trivandrum
Kerala Ayurveda
Tours
Duration: 12 Days
Places to see: Cochin - Periyar - Cochin
Kerala
Backwaters Packages
Duration: 09 Days
Places to see: Trivandrum - Kovalam - Paravoor - Kollam - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Cochin
Kerala
Beach Tours
Duration: 10 Days
Places to see: Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kottayam - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum - Mumbai
Kerala Heritage
Tours
Duration: 12 Days
Places to see: Calicut - Mahe - Wyannad - Cheruthuruthy - Cochin - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum
Kerala Tour
Duration: 10 Days
Places to see: Mumbai - Calicut - Kasargod -Kannur - Vythiri - Calicut - Shornur - Cochin
Kerala
Wildlife Tours
Duration: 10 Days
Places to see: Cochin - Munnar - Anamudi - Munnar - Periyar
- Kumarakom - House Boat - Alleppey - Cochin
Holiday
Vacations in Kerala
Duration: 14 Days
Places to see: Thiruvananthapuram - Periyar - Alleppey -
Cochin - Ooty - Bandipur - Mysore - Bangalore