Kerala

This south Indian state is known for its beautiful coconut tree-lined beaches, abundant wildlife reserves, flowing rivers and calm backwaters. Kerala has a rich and prosperous history. The capital is Trivandrum, and the major cities are Cochin, Calicut, Kottayam and Thrissur. Cochin is the commercial capital, with various businesses and companies operating out of here. These cities are well connected to the rest of the country and abroad. You can even make use of the well laid out canal systems.

It was a famous trading centre for spices, silk and linen. The Arabs from the 8th century, Portuguese in 1498, the Dutch and British from 16th and 17th centuries had established trade with Kerala. Cranganore, Quilon, Alleppey, Cannanore and Cochin were the major ports used by them. As a result of the trade relations, a lot of families have settled in the state and have gelled with the local population. This gives the state a multi-hued culture and lifestyle.

Blessed with abundant flora and fauna, hills, monuments and cultural hot spots, Kerala is a tourists’ haven. The options for leisure and vacationing are endless. You can go trekking in Thekkady, Munnar or Wyanad, go house boating or cruising along the backwaters, visit places of worship across the state, attend unique performances of Kathakali or watch the famous snake boat race, and much more.

There are several options for sight seeing and holidaying. Interesting tourist packages and offers await those who want to discover Kerala in its natural beauty. Homestays and eco-lodges are a new attraction that makes for great accommodation. Truly, God’s Own Country is beautiful.