subject: Kerala Tourism [print this page] Wedged between the Western Ghats on the East and the Arabian Sea on the West, the narrow strip of land known as Kerala is a destination of a lifetime. The state has an area of 38,863 km2 and is bordered by Karnataka to the north, Tamil Nadu to the south and the east and the Lakshadweep Sea towards the west. The Capital of the Kerala is Thiruvananthapuram.
After Independence Travancore and Cochin were merged to form Travancore-Cochin on July 1, 1949. Later, the Government of India's November 1, 1956 States Reorganization Act inaugurated a new state Kerala, incorporating Malabar District, Travancore-Cochin, and the Taluk of Kasaragod, South Kanara. A new Legislative Assembly was also created, for which elections were held in 1957.Where the Malayalam is the Dominant Language.
The Climatic Condition of Kerala is divided into 3 Regions
Eastern highlands (rugged and cool mountainous terrain):
Forty-one of Keralas west-flowing rivers and three of its east-flowing ones originate in this region. The Western Ghats form a wall of mountains interrupted only near Palakkad, where the Palakkad Gap breaks through to provide access to the rest of India
The central midlands (rolling hills):
The Central Kerala is dominated by rolling hills and valleys. Generally its ranging between
(8203300 ft), the eastern portions of the Nilgiri and Palni Hills include such formations as Agastyamala and Anamala.
The western lowlands (coastal plains):
Keralas western coastal belt is relatively flat, and is criss-crossed by a network of interconnected brackish canals, lakes, estuaries, and rivers known as the Kerala Backwaters.
Lake VembanadKeralas largest body of waterdominates the Backwaters; it lies between Alappuzha and Kochi and is more than 200 km in area.
This is why the people say that its God's Own Country. Because of these different climatic conditions the Kerala has been popular destination for tourists from all over the world.
Whenever we talk about tourist places in Kerala the first name comes to our mind is Munnar.
Munnar: Munnar are situated in Western Ghats, The scent of fresh eucalyptus leaves, Verdant green hills and rolling tea gardens makes Munnar like a paradise.
Munnar is well known for its vast expanse of neelakurinji, a blue flower which blooms only every twelve years. It bloomed last in December 2006. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, at 2695 m.
Agastyamala: Its a Biosphere Reserve; this is a place where you can find India's 10,000 plant species.
Periyar Wild life Sanctuary (Thekkady): Is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries of the country and is also India's southernmost tiger reserve. The sanctuary is well known for viewing all aspects of elephantine. Besides tiger and elephants,
Thekkady is a heaven for a wild life like bison, sambar, wild boar, spotted deer, leopard, Malabar flying squirrel, stripe necked mongoose, black Nilgiri kangurs, etc.
Beaches: If you came to Kerala and you havent seen the beaches then you havent seen anything.
Cherai: New-generation tourist hot-spot very near to North Paravur town with golden beaches, coconut groves and backwaters. This beautiful, very quiet beach bordering Vypeen Island is ideal for swimming.
Kovalam: It consists of three adjacent crescent beaches separated by rocky outcroppings. The southernmost known as 'lighthouse beach', is the most popular and largest among three.
Fort Kochi: It is originally a fishing village that became the first European township in India. The historic fort with its eventful colonial history is the main attraction on this beach. There is a colorful Carnival on New Year eve.
For more information on Kerala tourism you can visit our website http://www.keralatourism.indian-seo.com/
by: Rakesh Mishra
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