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About Kerala Tourism
On the southwestern coast of India, almost touching the tip of the peninsula, Kerala occupies the region known as the Malabar Coast. It is surrounded by the south Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Kerala is like a narrow strip of land lying between the Arabian Sea to the west and the hill ranges called Western Ghats. This geography defines Kerala's main identity as a green, rain-rich state filled with inland water bodies. The rain-laden southwest monsoon comes across the Arabian Sea to hit Kerala around 1st June, and expends much of its waters here. More than 40 rivers flow down the Western Ghats to meet the Arabian Sea forming, with the backwash of the sea, a complex of canals and lakes called the Kerala Backwaters. This combined package of beaches, backwaters and greenery is what the tourism department promotes as 'Gods Own Country', making tourism one
Overview of the destination My husband and I just returned from the most memorable trip of our lifetime - to kerala, from Trivandram to Munnar . I daresay
Food, sight-seeing and shopping Food - we enjoyed the Biryani and sizzling fish at King Fisher in Kovalam and the Kappa meen at the Cloud7 Hotel in Cochin the
Activities & things to do Acitvities - Ayurvedic massages in kovalam , Speed boating in Mattpatty dam , walks in the tea Estates in Munnar are special.
National Geographic Traveler - Kerala, also known as Gods Own Country is a place to simply sit back and enjoy. The name means "land of coconuts," and the palms shade nearly the entire state from the tropical sun.
Kerala Blog - Blog about Kerala - Kerala Blog on People, Culture, Traditions, Music, Video, Links, News, Articles, Tourism, Places etc.,
Official Websites
Kerala Tourism - Kerala Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Places of Interest in Kerala, Culture in Kerala etc.,
Kerala Government - Kerala Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Other Useful Links
Kerala Photographs - Stock Photography of Kerala: Find thousands of Photographs about People, Culture, Traditions, Music, Tourism, Places, Beaches etc.,
Bekal Resorts - Bekal Resorts is being developed as as an international standard Beach Tourist Destination. The Government is ensuring that Bekal retains its natural vegetation and pristine charm.
