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Kerala boasts some of the most pristine and stunning beaches anywhere in India. Spread along 370 miles of palmfringed coastline by the Arabian Sea, the topography along the coast is as distinctive as it is varied as one proceeds from the North to the South. What remains consistent is the miles of soothing palms that make each of these beaches a tropical haven for travellers.
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Kerala’s rainwater surges down its hills and mountains and joins a network of some 40 rivers, resulting in a labyrinth of meandering waterways, canals, streams, estuaries, lagoons and other water bodies forming the now famous ‘backwaters’. The crisscrossing waters that snake along a 400 mile stretch from the North to the South of the State are undoubtedly one of the most sought after highlights of Kerala.
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No trip to Kerala can be called complete without a cruise along Kerala’s lazy, languid backwaters. And there’s no better way to experience the magic of the backwaters than by sailing on a traditional houseboat or ‘kettuvallom’. Houseboats or ‘Kettuvalloms’ are converted rice barges with well appointed bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms. It’s like being transported back in time. The sheer beauty of the sweeping vistas that open up before you as you skim this labyrinthine watery concourse is beyond words
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The Western Ghats of Kerala are a treasure chest of delights with its many diverse attractions which include lush tea plantations, meandering mountain roads, cascading waterfalls, wildlife sanctuaries, spice plantations, trekking trails and everything a nature enthusiast could ask for. Whether you are seeking respite and tranquillity on mist clad hill tops or thirsting for adventure, the hills of Kerala have it all.
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A land of sprawling green tropical acres and gentle waterways that criss cross the state, Kerala’s lush topography makes it the ideal home for a variety of rare birds and animals. The regions many bird and wildlife parks provide travellers with some exciting opportunities to see wildlife in their natural surroundings.
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It’s called the Science of Life. Ancient historical records put its age at more than 5000 years. The ancient wisdom of this healing system has surpassed the test of time, proving that its philosophy of healing has magical results. Discover the world of Ayurveda, the ultimate panacea.
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In ‘God’s own country’, the dances abound, the music mesmerises, traditions are passed on as inheritances from one generation to the next, and the whole year is one long festival. You could be searching for the Gods in one of Kerala’s innumerable temples, partaking in one of the thousands of local traditions, or simply sitting back and being hypnotised by one of it’s local dances. Whatever you choose, your soul will not be untouched.
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Kerala ranks the highest in India for its quantity, quality and variety of performing, folk and ritual arts. The influence of religion is seen in almost all of these folk dances, even those performed in connection with festivals involving harvests and sowing of seeds
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Kerala’s cuisine is like its many enchanting geographical highlights - authentic, diverse and delightful. Kerala’s love affair with food has a long history- one that dates back to the early centuries when traders from across the world came to its shores enamoured by stories about the region’s spices
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