Kerala Tourism

Kerala not only promises to rejuvenate your body with Ayurveda but also your soul with the natural beauty that surrounds it. The magic of this old Indian science appeals travellers from all over the world. There are resorts and specialised centres scattered all over the state. You can choose to go to resorts that consider your holistic benefit or Ayurveda centres that only look into your bodily rejuvenation. What is more appealing is the fact that several resorts give this treatment as a bonus for staying at their location, which in our eyes is a bargain.

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While humans and wild have resided together for a long time in Kerala, as a member of the concrete jungle, you can also go and see the wild up close in the rainforests of Kerala. With monkeys and elephants in abundance, the rainforests have been evergreen. There are numerously protected and conserved sites in Kerala, thus, the wildlife will not be going anywhere anytime soon. You can ride or walk elephants in the middle of the jungle, bathe them and feed them or just walk around and spot animals like long-tailed Macau or the Indian sloth bear. Kerala has 14 wildlife sanctuaries and two tiger reserves. 

With over three crore population, Kerala has an amalgamation of different languages. Widely popular is Malayalam, the official language of Kerala. Another popular language is English which is taught in all the schools of the state. You would find that many Keralians are bilingual at least. However, apart from the main languages, the land itself is divided into several communities all of whom have been influenced by the several years of spice trade etc. which makes for several dialects and languages.

Kerala is one of the safest regions where people believe in simplicity and honesty, are very down to earth and live a simple yet satisfactory life. While the language of Kerala is Malayalam, most people are conversant in English. Kerala is the land of art and culture; the spectacular dance forms like Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Koodiyattam and the colourful festivals are the soul of the region. White is one of the most preferred colours here, and there is a sense of respect for the culture, religion and tradition of the state. Political discussions are prevalent as people have an inclination towards politics and socialist leanings. Famous as the land of art and culture Kerala celebrates numerous colourful festivals across the year which add to the richness of its culture.

Kerala was in a sense truly formed in 1956 after the Madras presidency was reorganised. However, it got its name from the first ruler to preside over the region - Keralian Thamboran, though some say the name came from kera which means coconut tree - a widely used plant in the state. Famous for its spices even in the yesteryears, Kerala had become a hub for the spice trade since the Babylonian times, and the fame hasn't left since. Hence, Kerala has had a different influence from - Dutch, French to the British in their culture as well as their food.

Though landlocked from all but one side, Kerala is known for its winding canals and rivers, highlands and golden beaches. The state seems small but continues to be one of the unique places in India. The nation's southwest beauty has fourteen wildlife sanctuaries which make up for 2855.5822 sq.kms of the forest. While coastal lands of 4000 sq. km. stretch on the west, they are contrasted by rolling hills of spices and tea.