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| Kerala |
| Gods Own Country |
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| Kerala is on the southernmost tip of India. It stretches along the coast of the Arabian Sea and is separated from the rest of the sub continent by the steep Western Ghats. The state lies between 80 18' and 120 48' north latitude and 740 52' and 770 22' east longitude. The breadth if the state varies from 32 kms in the extreme north and south to over 120 kms in the middle.
Kerala is a green strip of land, in the South West corner of Indian peninsula. It has only 1.1 8 per cent of the total area of the country but houses 3.43% of the country's population.
In 1956, when the states were reorganized, Kerala was formed after tying the princely states of Travancore and Cochin with Malabar, a province under Madras state.
Kerala may be divided into three geographical regions: (1) High lands, (2) Midlands and (3) Lowlands. The Highlands slope down from the Western Ghats which rise to an average height of 900 m, with a number of peaks well over 1,800 m in height. This is the area of major plantations like tea, coffee, rubber, cardamom and other spices.
The Midlands, lying between the mountains and the lowlands, is made up of undulating hills and valleys. This is an area of intensive cultivation. Cashew, coconut, areca nut, cassava (tapioca), banana, rice, ginger, pepper, sugarcane and vegetables of myriad varieties are grown in this area.
It is a purified world in Kerala, the land of trees. A big, spreading tree purifies as much air as a room air-conditioner. And the former is never switched off. The prolific, bustling, vegetation acts like a massive, biological, air-filtration plant working round the clock, round the year. Hence spending days in Kerala countryside is as if spending in an air- purified environ; some times better than it. So is the rejuvenating effect of the lush greenery of the state.
The wanton growth of trees makes Kerala a herbarium. The four month-long, copious monsoon and recurrent flurry make this land a perfect nursery for all living beings. Loitering under the canopy of the foliage, you will feel blossoming the dreams. Thus, on a sojourn in Kerala, away from the rough and tumble of cities, you're breathing freshly purified air all the time.
Another piece de resistance of Kerala is the meandering rivers, which criss-cross the state physique like blood veins. Besides, water bodies tucked away in thick forests also enhance the amazing beauty of the state. They fertilize the' land; turn waste into the wealth of the rich, black, alluvial soil on which the agrarian state thrive.
The Lowlands or the coastal area, made up of river deltas, backwaters and the Arabian coast, is essentially a land of coconuts and rice. Fisheries and coif industry constitute the major industries of this area.
Kerala is a land of rivers and backwaters. Forty-four rivers (41 west-flowing and 3 east-flowing} criss-cross the state physique along with countless runlets. During summer, these monsoon-fed rivers will turn into rivulets especially in the upper parts of Kerala.
Backwaters are an attractive, economically valuable feature of Kerala. These include lakes and ocean in lets which stretch irregularly along the Kerala coast. The biggest among these backwaters is the Vembanad Lake, with an area of 200 sq km, which opens out into the Arabian Sea at Cochin port.
The Periyar, Pamba, Manimala, Achenkovil, Meenachil and Moovattupuzha rivers drain into this lake. The other important backwaters are Veli, Kadhinam kulam, Anjengo (Anju Thengu), Edava, Nadayara, Paravoor. Ashtamudi (Quilon)
Flora: Kerala has over 25% of India's 15,000 plant species. Among them include endangered and rare species, flowering plants, fungies, lichens and mosses. The state's forest wealth includes tropical wet evergreen, semi-green and tropical most deciduous. Teak, Mahagoney, Rosewood and Sandalwood are common; the forests abound with orchids, anthirium, balsam, and medicinal plants. Banyan figs, bamboo as well as 40,000 years old grasslands. Mangroves are seen in coastal areas and low, morass lands. So fertile is the state, thanks to rivers and dams that are replenished by copious rain in Western Ghats. |
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| Places of Interests in Kerala |
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| Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of forty-four... |
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| the park has the largest known population of Tahr's existing in the world. The p... |
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| Innumerable lagoons, lakes, canals, estuaries, and te deltas of forty-four river... |
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| Munnar Hills
Munnar hills is situated in the confluence of three mountain strea... |
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TPH-Kerala |
| 7 Days To 9 Days Tour |
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Kochi - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom/ A ...
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Kochi\'s international airport 26kms |
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2 kms away from Ernakulam junction Railway Station |
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Opposite to Cochin International Airport |
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Ernakulam Town Railway Station (2 Kms.) |
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Cochin International Airport -130 km |
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Kottayam railway station 1.5 km |
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Kottayam railway station 15 km |
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nearest airport is Cochin Nedumbassery (70 Kms) |
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16 Kms from Kottayam Railway Station |
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Alapuzha 1 km from bus station |
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| Hotels in Kerala |
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heart of Cochin M.G. Road |
| Specialty Restaurant featuring the delicacies of the West Coast of Ind |
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Munnar |
| Munnar is approximately 150 kms away from the southern cities Cochin, |
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Madurai(TN) |
| A sudative therapy which warm oil is used to bath the whole body in a |
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Thekkady Junction |
| Mas Lake Queen Hotel offers you every solace and luxury you are cheris |
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Thekkady |
| Michael's Inn - the paradise concealed within the enigmatic tea garden |
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Kovalam |
| The Ayurvedic Center at the Hotel Raja, Kovalam offers the best of rej |
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Munnar |
| Munnar tourist home's proximity to Munnar town makes it an ideal start |
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Munnar |
| Residency Hotel is a worthwhile option if you are seeking a comfortabl |
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Munnar |
| Munnar Inn is a Tourist Hotel promoted by K.P. Varkey & Sons' group. L |
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M.S.A. Road |
| The rich wooden accommodation offers the perfect ambience for a cozy h |
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Munnar |
| Hotel Igloo is a crowning glory as far as the hospitality in Munnar is |
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Munnar |
| Ayur County is strategically located on the Munnar-Thekkady Road on Na |
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NH Bypass, Vyttila, |
| A tangible vision of contemporary elegance and hospitality, Nyle Plaza |
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Cochin |
| Government Approved |
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St. Francis Church |
| The Park Central Hotel is located in Cochin (Kochi) making it one of t |
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Ravipuram |
| The Mercy, new elegant Luxury Business Hotel, conveniently located in |
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M.G Road |
| Hotel Abad Plaza- Centrally air-conditioned and has 80 tastefully deco |
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Hotel Abad Airport |
| At Nedumbassery, Opposite to Cochin International Airport, 29 Kms from |
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Palarivattom |
| The Renaissance has 47 lavishly appointed and centrally air-conditione |
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M.G Road |
| Centrally air-conditioned 52 modern rooms with attached baths, telepho |
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Second Mile, Pallivasal |
| Welcome to Surya Hotels & Properties
Having established a sterling |
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Near KTDC Tea County |
| Munnar Inn is a Tourist Hotel promoted by K.P. Varkey & Sons' group. L |
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Pulimoodu Jn., |
| A classified three star luxury hotel, designed to cater to your every |
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Village Kumarakom |
| The Backwater Resort is a full ?service spanking new resort at Kumarak |
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Thirumala Ward |
| Lake Palace is a luxury resort located in Alleppey at the banks of Vem |
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Kottayam |
| Cocobay Resort is located in Kumarakom, a backwater hamlet - the most |
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Ambika Market |
| Enter the most ideal location for our dream vacation.
Kumarakom Lagoo |
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Kottayam |
| Kumarakom p- endless backwater charm
The backwater village of Kumarak |
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Chemmanakary (North of Kumarakom) |
| Kalathil Lake Resort is owned by Kalathil Resorts Pvt. Ltd, which is p |
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CCNB Road, Chungam, |
| Pagoda is spread over a well-landscaped waterfront with manicured gras |
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Thondankulangara Jn., |
| ?Picasso Castle? is wholly owned by Dr.Neyas Mohammed, Radiologist by |
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Alappuzha |
| Coir Village is an exclusive resort situated at Thrikunnapuzha, a smal |
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Chennamkary P.O. |
| Akkarakkalm Memoirs is a sprawling 10 acre land with natural flora and |
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Alleppey |
| Pristine Island Resort is located in a beautiful piece of island situa |
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Alleppey |
| Kayaloram Lake Resort
Managed by Mir Group of companies, Kayal |
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Umbukkadu Building |
| Luxury House Boats
The Luxury A/c Houseboat offered by us includes th |
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Light House Road |
| Sagara Beach Resort is a friendly hotel in front of the light house b |
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centrally located at Lissie junction |
| 55 Exquisitely furnished, centrally air conditioned rooms & suites wit |
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Ernakulam - Fort Kochi |
| Hotel Abad offers two Conference Rooms. The smaller one can accommodat |
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Fort cochin |
| The last of the heritage trilogy is the Gama Heritage. The name itself |
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M.G. road at kochi, just opp. Cochin Shipyard. |
| A Luxury Business Hotel
Centralized airconditioned luxury business ho |
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Kochi |
| Yuvarani Residency is a Classified 3 star hotel situated in the heart |
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