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state of Kerala was distinguished as a Paradise
Found. An ideal description for a land famous as
God's Own Country. Kerala is a travelers' delight.
The name Kerala means "land of coconuts".
Kerala is a place to meander and swim in the serenity
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Kerala Holidays:
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Kerala has some of the pristine hill stations
in India, wildlife
sanctuaries and national parks. The rolling grassland
are dotted with tea and coffee plantations, the
exotic beaches radiate with simmering sand. The
cultural mix of Kerala is packed with landmark
monuments, palaces, forts, memorials, and ancient
temples. Visitors are simply left fascinated by
the scenic allure of Kerala.
The various hotels and resorts in Kerala offer
the best of facilities like well-furnished rooms,
minibars, restaurants and gym. Most of the hotels
in Kerala
offer excellent view of the Arabian sea.
Taj Residency, Ernakulam: This hotel is conveniently
located on Marine Drive, just minutes from the
city centre and Cochin's busy commercial hub.
A haven of modern comforts and style.
The Wyte Fort, Kochi: Hotel Wyte Fort offers
the finest in Banqueting, Conference facilities
and Business traveler Services. They include well
appointed rooms, which have 24-hour room service,
IDD facility and satellite television. Jharokha,
the multi cuisine restaurant, is another feather
in the cap.
Kadaloram Beach Resort, Kovalam: Kadaloram which
means " by the sea " is the exclusive
resort by the arabian sea, near the world famous
beaches at Kovalam, in the sunshine state of South
India,Kerala. Kadaloram, a government - approved
hotel, is easily accessible from Thiruvananthapuram
(formerly Trivandrum).
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Beaches:
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| Kerala is blessed
with some of the best, most delightful beaches of
the world. Kovalam beach
has a reputation of an internationally renowned
beach resort of Kerala has been a favorite haunt
in of tourists since ever. Alappuzha Beach is another
most popular picnic spot and is often called as
the Venice of the East. Tanur Beach Tanur beach
is renowned for Keraladeshpuram temple. Fort Kochi
Beach is amongst the finest beaches that displays
magnificent historic fort that emanates a fine Indo-
European architecture. |
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Shopping:
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| Shopping in
Kerala is a delight. Handi crafts, Artifacts made
of coir, coconut shell, wood and also brass items,
wall hangings, handbags, shopping bags etc are obtainable
in Kerala. Tiny gift objects like Kathakali face
made in wood\paper pulp are popular amongst the
tourists. Kerala offers a shopping variety to its
visitors. The major cities have shopping malls and
large departmental stores, the smaller towns tender
market streets and shopping fairs. |
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Nightlife:
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The elegant
Onam festival is a pleasure to watch and indulge
in the cultural programs till late night hours.
Eating out is a leisure in itself. In Kovalam, there
are a few bars with music where travelers usually
chill out.
The cliffs at Varkala present unparalleled views
of the Arabian Sea. Straighten out into any restaurant
on the cliff to have a cool drink and enjoy the
trade winds. Watch small boats and fishing vessels
cutting wakes into the evening sea.
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Food:
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| The Kerala
cuisine is well-known for its spicy foods. The food
is usually fresh, fragrant and flavoured. Fish-and-rice
is the staple diet. The rich and tempting desserts
form an important part of the meals. Payasam is
a special recipe which is a thick fluid dish of
brown molasses, coconut milk and spices, embellished
with cashew-nuts and raisins.
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Arts and Entertainment:
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| Cinema is
the popular medium. Malayalam films have ahuge patronage
amongst the masses. Hence cinema has its own credence
on their culture. Kerala has a surfeit of dance
forms, mostly classical and folk. Kathakali is classical
dance form. Kerala is prominent for its varied martial
arts like Kalaripayattu, Parisa Kali, Velakanni,
Valeru, Kunderu and Njaninmel Kali. |
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Ayurveda:
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| The exact meaning
of Ayurveda is 'Science of Life'. It is a natural
remedial science for cure, prevention or upgrading
of the body, based on the use of herbs or herbal
medicines. Now the customary knowledge of Ayurveda
has been enhanced through scientific research and
is taught in various Ayurveda Colleges. The more
popular Ayurvedic programmes among the tourists
are Rejuvenation therapies (Oil massages, herbal
baths etc.) and yoga. |
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· Kerala
Backwaters:
Kerala
is distinguished for its backwaters and lakes,
which offer enthralling beauty and unmatched experiences.
Kerala Backwaters s crucial in the Kerala Tourism
industry, as it have been listed under fifty must
visit places of the world.
· Periyar
National Park:
Periyar Wildlife Park is one of the most fascinating
wildlife parks which is an authentic paradise
of elephants. Other inhabitants of Periyar include
the leopard, wild dog, barking deer, mouse deer,
flying lizard and the flying snake.
· Munnar
Munnar is a nature lover's ecstasy. With its
hillside rivulets and streams running along the
roads, extensive tea plantations, and breathtaking
views, it makes for an absolute delight.
· Cochin
Fort Cochin with its stunning location between
the Arabian Sea and the backwaters is a chief
tourist spot. It contains some old Dutch houses,
spice markets, the Dutch Palace, India's oldest
European church and a Jewish synagogue.
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