Kerala India

Kerala, the state known for its natural beauty, is located on the southwestern coast of Indian peninsula. Situated in between the high western ghats in the east and the vast Arabian sea in the west, Kerala shares boundaries with the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The sun-kissed beaches, varied wildlife sanctuaries, dense forest cover, tranquil backwaters, verdant valleys, houseboat cruises, breathtaking scenery and splendid architecture, of course make Kerala the "God's own country." The state is known for its rich art and culture, in fact performing and visual arts play are important part of Kerala's life. Kerala has become worldwide famous for its interesting 'Kathakali' a masked dance-drama, in addition other popular art forms are Koodiyattam, Krishnanattam, Kalaripayattu. Koothu, Mohiniyattam and Ottamthullal. Overall the state is not only famous its tourist attractions, but also for handloom, handicrafts, metal mirror and fiber products.

People of Kerala

Kerala's culture is originally Dravidian in origin, later it was elaborated with the influence of other cultures. The People of Kerala has considerable ethnic diversity, the Malayali majority belong to the Dravidian group, in addition there is a small population of descendants of Indo-European migrants from the north. Some of the tribal communities living in the hills have the connection with the Negrito people of South Asia.

Festivals of Kerala

Kerala a unique land for vacations, remains spiritually alive with its several fairs, festivals and celebrations. The population of the state is an amazing blend of three main religions - Hindus, Christians and Muslims. Communal Harmony and religious toleration are important part of Kerala's culture and heritage. People celebrate all the religious as well as regional festivals with equal enthusiasm. The Popular Festivals of Kerala include Nehru Trophy Boat Race, Thrissur Pooram, A Aarattupuzha Pooram, Attukal Pongala, Kalpathy Ratholsavam and Vishu.

Accessibility to Kerala

Kerala is easily accessible by air, rail and road from major cities and towns of the country.
By Air : Kerala has two major airports - Cochin International Airport and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. The airlines operate domestic and international flights from these airports.

By Rail : The railheads in Kerala is well-connected by several trains with major cities and towns of India.

By Road : The state and national highways connect Kerala with important places of the country.

Accommodation in Kerala

The hotels and beach resorts in Kerala offer plenty of accommodation options. Tourists can choose from a range of hotels like Deluxe, Heritage and Economic hotel as per their budget. Most of the Kerala hotels are located adjacent to sea or backwaters, which provide a unforgettable experience.