Kerala

Kerala a state in Southern India is known as a tropical paradise of waving palms and wide sandy beaches.

Kerala borders the states of Tamil Nadu to the east and Karnataka to the north.

It is also known for its backwaters, mountains, coconuts, spices and art forms like Kathakali and Mohini Attam.

It is the most literate state in India,

HISTORY

Kerala is one of the few places in India that was not subject to direct British rule.

Large parts, including the Tiruvithamkoor (Travancore) and Kochi (Cochin) regions were ruled by Maharajas (local kings) during the period of the British rule in India.

The blue mountains of Munnar Kerala was the place in India where European colonization first started.

British were lured by the wealth of spices and silk, and came with the intention of forming colonies.

CLIMATE

Kerala, being very close to equator, has a tropical climate. Kerala experiences heavy rains almost throughout the year, and is one of the wettest areas in the earth

There is no snow in Kerala, although it is quite cold and misty in the mountain regions.

When in Kerala, carry an umbrella no matter what time of the year it is. You can be caught in a sudden shower in summer which will leave

KERALA HOME OF RELIGION

Hinduism is the largest religion in the state.Kerala's Islam is also unique .Christianity too has made a unique mark in Kerala's history 

 For thousands of years Buddhism was the most influential religion in Kerala .

 Judaism has existed in Kerala for about 2000 years.

DANCE

Kathakali   is a popular dance drama, originated from the south Indian state of Kerala.

 This dance is performed with heavy costumes and make-up. Kathakali narrates the Mahabharat and Ramayan in the form of story play.

 Mohiniyattam is yet another traditional dance form from the South Indian State of Kerala. 

SPECIAL FEATURES

Backwaters of Kerala are a maze of lagoons criss-crossed with rivers, shallow pools and canals, all separated from the sea by a narrow strip of sand banks. 

Backwaters are present in Alapuzha and kottayam. 

Beaches: The world famous Kovalam beach, well known for fun and frolic Kerala has 650 km of coastline and numerous beaches 

TOURISM

 Kerala was the first state to formally embrace the eco-tourism concept in South Asia,

HOUSEBOATS :The houseboat holidays of Kerala are increasingly becoming popular with domestic as well as international tourists.

Enjoying an Ayurveda Massage while in Kerala, is always a priority for tourists.

Dance FormsDance Forms

KATHAKALI KOLKALI

MOHINIATTAM OPPANA THEYYAM

OTTAMTHULLAL

ONAM

CONCLUSION

Kerala, a state situated on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by the National Geographic Traveler.

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