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Kerala was created in 1956 from the former princely states of Travancore, Kochi, and Malabar. Largely ruled by benevolent Maharajas who introduced social reforms emphasizing the provision of education and basic services, Kerala remains one of the most progressive, literate, and educated states in post-independence India. In 1957, it became the first place in the world to democratically elect a Communist government, and the first Indian state to introduce a family-planning program. Despite its high population density, Keralites have the country's highest life expectancy and the lowest infant mortality rates. Kerala is considered one of the cleanest and most peaceful parts of India, a claim substantiated by its prosperity -- the state remains a major source of India's bananas, rubber, coconuts, cashews, and ginger. While much of Kerala retains an untouched charm, this prosperity has a downside: A highly educated population has meant that many are unwilling to do menial jobs, creating extensive unemployment. Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia... an equable climate... |
Kerela is networked by forty four rivers, with the Arabian Sea in the west, and the Western Ghats towering 500-2700m in the east Kerala has some of the pristine hill stations in India, with the entire Western Ghats dotted with evergreens, rolling grasslands, sholas and stretches of rejuvenating fragrance of tea and coffee plantations. The wilder side of Kerala has in store some of the best wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in the country with a variety of plant and animal life unique to Kerala.
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KERALA BACKWATERS |
The backwater of Kerela is a unique product of Kerela and is found nowhere else in the world. Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian sea. The backwaters of Kerela are a self-supporting eco-system teeming with aquatic life. The canals connect the villages together and are still used for local transport.
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Kerala is gifted with lovely beaches, hill stations, stunning backwaters, mindblowing greenery, wildlife, bird sanctuaries and rich culture. Kerala Backwaters are the most popular tourist attraction in India. From elephants to colourful butterflies, Kerala is overflowing with the wonders of nature. Throughout the world, Kerala beaches are renowned for their breathtaking beauty more |
KERALA HILL STATIONS |
MUNNAR -: Munnar, premium hill station located in Kerala, state in South India. Munnar hills are situated at an altitude of 5000 to 8000 Ft above sea level, which is situated at the confluence of three-mountain stream - Mudrapuzha, Nallathani & Kundala. . Located in the southern western Ghat the place is encircled by wooded hills of the Annamalai Ranges, with the to wearing bulk of Anamudi, which is peninsular India’s highest peak, at 2695m more |
HOUSEBOATS |
House boats are not just a mode of transportation but they are floating luxurious villas with all the comforts to make your holidays ever-rememberable. House boats are furnished with bedrooms, kitchenettes and you can avail an execellent butler service. In fact a house boat offers you 5-star facilities when you enjoy the natural beauty of Kerala in the midst of wilderness, surrounded by greenery and natural waterways more |
AYURVEDA |
Ayurveda is the ancient Hindu science of health and medicine.Ayurveda or Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent more |
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