Kerala is situated in the tropical Malabar Coast of the southwestern part of India. The neighboring parts of Kerala are Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In the southern part of Kerala is the Indian Ocean wherein are situated the islands of Lakshadweep and Maldives.
There is a myth about Kerala that Parasurama created it. It is believed that Parasurama tossed his axe that dripped with his mother’s blood. It happened in the Western Ghats Mountain in the sea. There was the question of adultery. Parasurama chopped the head of his mother due to the allegation brought by his father. Later he suffered from guilt. He threw his weapon in the sea. The sea is depicted as the Goddess that did not take the axe. The axe receded and the land of Kerala was created.
Some of the major districts are Kozhikode, Wauanad, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Kollam and many more. Kozhikhode was Malabar’s capital. It is pretty convenient to reach Kozhikode with different modes of transportation. Cochin is a cosmopolitan city in the state. It has emerged as one of the important commercial ports. It is also the financial capital of Kerala.
What to see in Kerala:
The state of Kerala offers you many places that are worth visiting; where you can find everything from the most beautiful nature sites to cultural sites. Enjoy strolling at the beaches, blue Lagoons; spend a vacation amidst the beautiful valleys and visit the intricately decorated temples.
Some of the sightseeing attractions in Kerala are Art Gallery, Elathur, Kadalundi and Kappad. Also it includes Hill Palace Museum, Museum of Kerala History, Parikshith Thampuran Museum, Mattancherry and even the Dutch Palace. The Hill Palace Museum is presently the palace of the King. There is a small zoo housed here too. It is at a distance of 12Kilometers in the southeastern part of Ernakulam at the Tripunithura. The Parikshith Thampuran Museum houses a number of oil paintings, sculptures, old coins and Mughal paintings.
History and Culture: From the ancient times Kerala has maintained its culture and the popular art, which include the famous paintings, dance forms of Kathakali and Mohiniattam, Sculptures, temple architecture, handicraft items etc. There are a number of temples, which are constructed in the traditional pattern. Willington Island is an artificial island made up of sand that was removed from the Kochi Port. St. Francis Church is a must visit site. The Portuguese established it in the year 1503.
Beaches: Kerala has an extensive network of canals, rivers, lakes and beaches. There are nearly seventeen beaches in Kerala, the finest in India. The palm-lined beaches of Kerala offer you every opportunity that will make your tour more exciting.
Backwaters: Your tour to Kerala is incomplete without taking a trip to the backwaters, which form the most popular tourist attractions in Kerala. You can enjoy cruising through the backwaters in rented houseboats that provide you every comfort and a variety of cuisines
Ayurveda: Kerala is home to many reputed and recommended Ayurvedic centers. These authentic Ayurvedic centers and resorts are located amidst forests and hilly tracks and offer you rejuvenation programs conducted by trained doctors and specialists.
Wildlife: The vast ridge and forest area of the Kerala region is the natural habitat of many rare species, which can be observed from a close distance. You can see local as well as rare varieties of animals and birds in these wildlife centers of Kerala. The sanctuaries are well connected to the major cities and there is efficient transport system available for the places.
The state of Kerala offers you a perfect holiday experience where you can spend a vacation amidst green valleys, hill-plantations, view milky waterfalls, mighty rocks and lakes.
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