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Kerala - Spice Garden of India
Kerala, among the most gorgeous regions of the world, is lying in southernmost India near the Western Ghats. Famous for its beautiful backwaters, Kerala is often referred as the God’s own country. The state immensely blessed with natural beauty and picturesque panorama.
Kerala’s affluence in its natural resources contributes a lot in its economy. The state has got 100% literacy level. You can experience a harmonic charm in its culture that is a blend of the culture of Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and other religions.
Kerala’s affluence in its natural resources contributes a lot in its economy. The state has got 100% literacy level. You can experience a harmonic charm in its culture that is a blend of the culture of Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and other religions.
How to Reach
- Air: Kerala has 3 airports – Trivandrum International Airport, Kochi (Ernakulam) International Airport and Calicut Airport, linking it to other parts of the world.
- Rail:The state gets regular trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Madras, Bangalore and Calcutta and other major cities of India.
- Road:It is directly connected by road with 2 states-Karnataka and Tamilnadu, and linked to other major cities of the country through National Highways.
Best Time to Visit
- Winter remains in Kerala from mid-November to mid-February, temperature being not very low.
- Towards the end of February, temperature starts going up, with summer staying here till May end.
- Monsoon enters here in June and stays till November, pouring the state.
Kerala is a year round destination as it witnesses amusing weather and climate conditions all through the year. Its vast greenery helps the heat be under control. So, you can visit the destination anytime in the year.
Major Attractions in Kerala
- Kerala Backwaters : Kerala offers you a mind-blowing opportunity with a trip in a houseboat along the palm-fringed Kerala canals, called Kerala Backwaters.
- Fort Kochi : Referred as the ‘Gateway to Kerala’, Kochi is a captivating town with majestic fort and natural attractions, making it worth visit.
- Periyar National Park : Periyar National Park in Kerala is among the most popular national parks in southern India.
- Munnar : For tea lovers, a Munnar visit is a must as the region is full of sprawling tea plantations.
- Varkala : Varkala Beach offers you an arresting location providing you mesmerizing sights around the Arabian Sea.ayanad
- The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary : A bright green mountainous region around the Western Ghats, Wayanad has a superb wildlife sanctuary.
- Alappuzha
- Cherai
- Devikulam
- Idukki
- Kumarakom
- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Kovalam
- Alleppey
Fairs and Festivals
Kerala celebrates the fairs and festivals with full pomp and show. Culture is well imbibed by the Kerala residents. They celebrate their fairs and festivals following all the traditions related. Some of the major Kerala fairs and festivals are listed below:- Aaranmula Boat Race
- Attachamayam
- Cochin Carnival
- Easter
- Onam Festival
- Indira Gandhi Boat Race
- Jagannatha Festival
- Malabar Mahotsava
- Nehru Trophy Boat Race
- Sabarimala Festival
Flora and Fauna
The Western Ghats display one of the 18 bio-diversity hot spots in the world. The destination is known for a repository of endemic, rare and endangered flora and fauna. Its riverine and montane rain forests, tropical deciduous forests and upland temperate grasslands houses distinguished species of plants and animals, including sambar deer, gaur (wild bison), Nilgiri tahr, elephant, leopard, tiger, bonnet monkey, the rare lion-tailed macaque, the Hanuman and Nilgiri langurs, spectacled and king cobras, peafowl, and hornbill. Over 25% of total 15,000 of India’s plant species resides in Kerala.
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