Kerala

Kerala, God's Own Country. With the Arabian Sea on the west, the western ghats towering 500 - 2700m on the east and Kerala is networked by forty-four rivers. Kerala is a very easy place to simply sit back and enjoy. The name means "land of coconuts" and the palms shade nearly the entire state from the tropical sun; many call the beach at Kovalam the best in India, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, lush green hill stations and exotic wildlife, ayurvedic health resorts, enchanting art forms, magical festivals, historic and cultural monuments, an exotic cuisine- all of which offers a unique experience.

Kerala is one of the ten 'Paradises Found' declared by the National Geographic Traveler, for its diverse geography and overwhelming greenery. It is a land much acclaimed for the contemporary nature of its cultural ethos, and much appreciated for the soothing, rejuvenating paradise that it is.

One of the most sought after tourist destinations in India, Kerala has indeed been favored by the Gods - majestic waterfalls, panoramic backwaters, tall swaying coconut trees, lush green hill stations and exotic wildlife! Cochin is known for being one of India’s largest ports and naval base; Trichur is known as the cultural capital; Kottayam, also called the Rome of the East, is renowned for its churches and houses built in the colonial style; Munnar is a picturesque hill station, surrounded by lush green-carpeted tea and coffee plantations; the Periyar forest of Thekkady is known for being one of the finest wildlife reserves in India and the Vembanad Lake is best known for its narrow canals and traditional houseboat cruises. Just float and dream on!