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KERALA ATTRACTION

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KERLA : THE ANCIENT BEAUTY OF INDIA Kerala, a state in Southern India is known as a tropical paradise of waving
palms and wide sandy beaches. It is a narrow strip of coastal territory that slopes down the Western Ghats in a cascade of lush
green vegetation, and reaches to the Arabian sea. Kerala borders the states of Tamil Nadu to the east and Karnataka to the
north. It is also known for its backwaters, mountains, coconuts, spices and art forms like Kathakali and Mohini Attam. It is the
most literate state in India, and a land of great religiosity, where you can find Hindu temples, mosques, churches, and even
synagogues. With world class tourist sporting options, ayurvedic spas and treatments, eco-tourism initiatives, a large number
of visit options ranging from beautiful high altitude blue mountains to pristine rain forests to golden sun-sand beaches and an
enormous range of accommodation, Kerala has much to offer the visitor.

HISTORY OF KERLA :
HISTORY OF KERLA Kerala is one of the few places in India that was not subject to direct British rule. Large parts,
including the Tiruvithamkoor (Travancore) and Kochi (Cochin) regions were ruled by Maharajas (local kings) during the
period of the British rule in India, and were known for their progressive attitude which resulted in various welfare reforms,
particularly in the areas of education and health care. The blue mountains of Munnar Kerala was the place in India where
European colonization first started. The Portuguese were the first to discover a direct sea route
between Lisbon to Kozhikode in Kerala, and this marked the first European colonisation in the country. Soon the Dutch,
French, Italians and British were all lured by the wealth of spices and silk, and came with the intention of forming colonies.
The defeat of the Dutch by the Travancore Army at the Battle of Colachel, and the decline of Portugese Empire and French
problems in Europe, resulted in the British gaining the full influence in country, and the annexation of the Malabar Kingdom
into the British Madras Presidency. HISTORY OF KERLA Kerala is one of the few places in India that was not subject to
direct British rule. Large parts, including the Tiruvithamkoor (Travancore) and Kochi (Cochin) regions were ruled by
Maharajas (local kings) during the period of the British rule in India, and were known for their progressive attitude which
resulted in various welfare reforms, particularly in the areas of education and health care.

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Kerala, being very close to equator, has a tropical climate. Kerala experiences heavy rains almost throughout the year, and is
one of the wettest areas in the earth. Kerala has three distinct seasons: Summer lasts from mid-February to mid-May. The
tropical sun is really hot and temperatures can go up to 35°C in the afternoons. The south west monsoon is in place from May
end until early August. Heavy rains occur from the last week of September until early November, due to the North-East
Monsoon winds. Winter is mild and lasts from about late October to mid-January. There is no snow in Kerala, although it is
quite cold and misty in the mountain regions. When in Kerala, carry an umbrella no matter what time of the year it is. You can
be caught in a sudden shower in summer which will leave you drenched if you are unprepared. The Kerala sun coupled with
high rate of humidity can be unforgiving in the summer months. The temperature averages around: 28°C - 36°C daytime, 24°C
- 30°C at night in summer seasons of March, April 20°C - 28°C daytime, 18°C - 25°C at night for the rest of the year
CLIMATE IN KERLA

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RELIGIONS OF KERLA Hinduism is the largest religion in the state. Hinduism in Kerala is bit different to other parts of
India, due to assimilation of traditional Dravidian culture, and later due to the social movements across the state which almost
relieved caste based discriminations. Kerala's Islam is also unique. Its believed that Islam reached shores of Kerala around 600
AD, due to strong trading relations between Kerala and Arabia that time. This resulted in Kerala adopting Shafi'i School of
Islam like many Arab countries such as Oman and Yemen, and unlike the Hanfi school elsewhere in Insia. Christianity too has
made a unique mark in Kerala's history. St.Thomas the Apostle came in 52 AD and spread the message of Christ. This resulted
in large influx of Syrian Immigrants who soon assimilated with the locals. Kerala has the largest number of Churches, of which
many are considered extremely sacred, in India. For thousands of years Buddhism was the most influential religion in Kerala.
It was only in the 11th and 12th centuries that Brahmanism took hold in the state and Buddhism waned. Judaism has existed in
Kerala for about 2000 years, and today a minority of Jews live around Kochi, although there was a mass migration to Israel in
1950s. Hindus constitute about 60% of the population, and Muslims and Christians account for about 20% each. Communal
and sectarian tensions are minimal

POPULAR DANCE :
POPULAR DANCE Bharatanatyam: Bharatanatyam is a classical dance which originated from Tamil Nadu state.
Bharatanatyam is a combination of Bhava, Raga and Tala that narrates the story in a dramatic form. The sculptures seen in
various postures in the South Indian temples are mostly based on Baratanatyam dance.

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Kathakali Kathakali is a popular dance drama, originated from the south Indian state of Kerala. This dance is performed with
heavy costumes and make-up. Kathakali narrates the Mahabharat and Ramayan in the form of story play. This dance is
generally performed by men, both in male and female characters.

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Mohiniattam Mohiniyattam is yet another traditional dance form from the South Indian State of Kerala. Mohiniattam is
performed as a solo and group dance by women. ‘Mohini’ meaning ‘woman’ and ‘aattam’ meaning ‘graceful movements’.
This dance narrates the episode of Lord Vishnu who appears as Mohini to save Lord Shiva from the demon Bhasmasura.

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Kuchipudi Kuchipudi dance is a classical dance which originated from Kuchelapuram village near Vijayawada, Krishna
District in Andhra Pradesh. It’s a dance drama that artists perform with various facial expressions depicting different moods. It
also has got many movements similar to Bharatanatyam, another famous dance in India.

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Kathak Kathak is the major classical dance drama from North India. The word Kathak is derived from Sanskrit meaning
‘telling a story’. This dance is performed with beautiful expressions on the face, fast footsteps and also the fast body spinning.

ATTRACTIVES ATTRIBUTES OF KERLA :

ATTRACTIVES ATTRIBUTES OF KERLA Due to its unique geography, Kerala gets rain for at least 8 months of the year
and the forests are classified as rainforests. There are many opportunities to trek, camp and see wildlife. Backwaters Mountains
Beaches Historical monuments Eco-tourism villages Religious attractions

Backwaters :
Backwaters Backwaters of Kerala are a maze of lagoons criss-crossed with rivers, shallow pools and canals, all separated from
the sea by a narrow strip of sand banks. Backwaters are present throughout the state but Alappuzha and Kottayam are most
notable in this regard. The annual Vallam Kali boat races take place in the backwaters. The boats are large wooden canoes that
can accommodate 60 to 100 rowers. The most famous race is for the Nehru Trophy Vallam Kalli, held on the second Saturday
of August as a tribute to the former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru who had a keen interest in this sport.

Mountains :
Mountains The Blue Mountains of the Western Ghats, popularly known as Nilgiris, are close to Trivandrum and there are
numerous hill stations in thise area. The most popular is Munnar, the honeymoon capital of the state. The highest peak of the
Western Ghats is located at Anamudi (2,695 metres) and is good for trekking. The area is also home to several sanctuaries and
forest reserve areas. There are more than two dozen waterfalls, both large and small, with numerous rapids and springs. The
largest fallwaters are at Athirampally, where three milky waterfalls fall at great speed.

Beaches :
Beaches The world famous Kovalam beach, well known for fun and frolic Kerala has 650 km of coastline and numerous
beaches. Some of the more notable are: Kovalam Beach near Trivandrum has a good bathing area, clean environment and
plenty of accommodation. This was a centre of Hippy counter-culture in sixties, and is today well known for hedonistic beach
parties. Cherai Beach near Kochi city has a large golden sand beach. Alapuzha Beach and Kollam Beach are both well known
for beach sports and tournaments. Kozhikode Beach is where Vasco da Gama first landed in India, marking the start of
European colonization and the Age of Discovery. Varkala Beach near Kollam A long cliff makes the beach more natural (no
restaurant behind you). long beach with a natural spring.

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Historical monuments Mahanandi Temple Bekal Fort

Eco-tourism villages :
Eco-tourism villages Kerala was the first state to formally embrace the eco-tourism concept in South Asia, and has made
considerable strides in this respect. Akkalum Tourist Village in Trivandrum is set in a very clean and green environment.
There is a floating bridge and beautiful landscaped gardens. Many famous statues and sculptures dot the area.

Enjoying an Ayurveda :
Enjoying an Ayurveda Enjoying an Ayurveda Massage while in Kerala, is always a priority for tourists. There are two types of
Ayurvedic places, Ayurvedic hospitals and Ayurveda centres. While the former is for treatment of serious ailments, diseases
and disorders, the latter is for casual spa-like treatment. There are many popular Ayurvedic theme resorts which mixes both
treatment and pleasure. There are also many spas and massage centres offering light treatments. Check for the fovernment
rating, displayed at the reception. This is similar to a Star Rating for hotels and they are called Green Leaf ratings. The more
green leafs, the better (and the higher the price). Uauthorized massage centres are mainly sex shops in disguise. No large scale
hospitals are given a green leaf, as they are classified as medical centres. Most 3 star and above hotels have inhouse Ayurvedic
spas.

HOUSEBOATS :
HOUSEBOATS The houseboat holidays of Kerala are increasingly becoming popular with domestic as well as international
tourists. Consequently, the number of houseboats plying the backwaters of Kerala have increased dramatically. So much so
that there is an urgent need to evaluate the safety and service standards of houseboats and classify them accordingly. This will
be the first step towards sustaining this unique tourism product.

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CONCLUSION Kerala, a state situated on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India, is one of the most popular tourist
destinations in the country. Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by the National Geographic Traveler, Kerala is
famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives Its unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography, has made
Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Growing at a rate of 13.31%, the tourism industry is a major
contributor to the state's economy. Until the early 1980s, Kerala was a hitherto unknown destination, with most tourism
circuits concentrated around the north of the country. Aggressive marketing campaigns launched by the Kerala Tourism
Development Corporation—the government agency that oversees tourism prospects of the state—laid the foundation for the
growth of the tourism industry. In the decades that followed, Kerala Tourism was able to transform itself into one of the niche
holiday destinations in India. The tag line Kerala- God's Own Country was adopted in its tourism promotions and became
synonymous with the state. Today, Kerala Tourism is a global super brand and regarded as one of the destinations with the
highest brand recall. In 2006, Kerala attracted 8.5 million tourists–an increase of 23.68% in foreign tourist arrivals compared to
the previous year, thus making it one of the fastest growing tourism destination in the world.
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Kerala-One state,many worlds Kerala, touted as one of the 50 must see destinations of a lifetime by National Geographic
Travel “has always been a preferred tourist place of all times. When people talk of Kerala as the destination of a lifetime, it is
no exaggeration-she is like an intricately worked tapestry that overwhelms you. There are so many things to discover on Kerala
tour that you wonder how a small geographical area could hold such varied attractions; rich culture, unique architecture, a well
entrenched alternative system of health, superlative food, powerful art forms, and highly literate people who seem to have
effortlessly perfected the art of living a traditional, yet an absolutely modern life Book Now

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