KERALA

Kerala is a state in Southern India is known as a tropical paradise of waving palms and white sandy beaches. It is a narrow strip of coastal territory that slopes down the western ghats in a cascade of lush green vegetation.

Food corner in Kerala

Places to Visit in Kerala

Backwaters of Kerala

Backwaters of Kerala are a maze of lagoons criss-crossed with rivers, shallow pools and canals all seperated from sea by a narrow strip of sand bank. The annual Vallam Kali takes place in the backwaters. The most famous race is the Nehru trophy Vallam kali, held on second saturday of August. 

Blue mountains of the Western Ghats 

The Blue mountains of the Western ghats, popularly known as Nilgiris, which has numerous hill stations in this  area. The most popular is Munnar, the honeymoon capital of the state. The highest peak is Anamudi and is good for trekking.

Periyar National Tiger Park

The park is a protected area loacted high in the Cardamom Hills and Pandallam hills of the south Western ghats Along the borders of Tamil Nadu.

Kovalam Beach

Kovalam Beach near Trivandrum has a good bathing area, clean area and plenty of accomodation. This was the centre of hippy counter-culture in sixties and is well known foe hedonistic beack parties.

Thenmala Eco-Tourist Village

Thenmala Eco-Tourist village in Kollam is the first such place in India with an intense focus on the natural environment. Exhibits include 27 rare trees,a butterfly garden, nature trail, a deer park, lotus garden, jasmine garden,  many sculptures and large musical fountain.