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Kerala, located on the south-western tip of India, enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Asia. Fondly referred to as God’s Own Country, Kerala was selected by the National Geographic Traveller as one of the 50 destinations of a lifetime and one of the thirteen paradises in the world.

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An equable climate, serene beaches, tranquil stretches of backwaters where you can sweetly sail through lakes, smooth rivers on an astonishing, authentic houseboat, and smiling people, lush hill stations and exotic wildlife are the major attractions of this land. A unique advantage of Kerala is that`most of the destinations here are only a two - four hour drive from the other.
Classical art forms, colourful festivals, exotic cuisine are some of the cultural marvels that await travellers. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine and Panchakarma, the rejuvenation therapy in Ayurveda have also helped Kerala to gain a pan-global reputation as a worth-visit destination.
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Season never ends in Kerala, thanks to the year-long moderate climate and numerous festivals and events, where people gather and fill the whole day of music, colors, processions, mystical rites. Hundred of drums, elephants and so much happiness lits their faces!

The nature, then, is one of the main reasons to visit this astounding stretch of land: Kerala is one of the last paradises for nature and wildlife lovers. Visit our dedicated page to Hotels and Resorts into the wilderness of Kerala!

Finally, if you are searching Hotels or resorts where to have your meeting, or organize your wedding or simply have your business rendezvous, here is a fine selection of some of the best City Hotels of Kerala.

Ayurveda: stay young and happy forever!

Get to know the age-old Indian system of medicine that offers natural remedies and effective rejuvenation therapies.
Ayurveda evolved around 600 BC in India. This new system of medicine stressed on the prevention of body ailments in addition to curing them. Followed by the Dravidians and Aryans alike, Ayurveda has been practised ever since. Today, it's a unique, indispensable branch of medicine - a complete naturalistic system that depends on the diagnosis of your body's humours - vata, pitta and kapha - to achieve the right balance.
Ayurveda believes in the treatment of not just the affected part, but the individual as a whole. Making it the natural way to refresh yourself, eliminate all toxic imbalances from the body and thus regain resistance and good health.

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Kerala, the land of Ayurveda
Kerala's equable climate, natural abundance of forests (with a wealth of herbs and medicinal plants), and the cool monsoon season (June - November) are best suited for Ayurveda's curative and restorative packages.
In fact, today, Kerala is the only State in India which practises this system of medicine with absolute dedication.

Traditional texts reveal that the monsoon is the best season for rejuvenation programmes. The atmosphere remains dust-free and cool, opening the pores of the body to the maximum, making it most receptive to herbal oils and therapy.

Backwaters: cruise through Kerala on a houseboat!

Have you ever gone houseboat cruising on the backwaters of Kerala? If you haven’t, make sure you do. This one’s really an absolutely wonderful, unforgettable experience!

The houseboats of today - huge, slow moving, exotic barge used for leisure trips - are the reworked kettuvallams of olden times. The original kettuvallams were used to carry tonnes of rice and spices - a standard kettuvallom can hold up to 30 tonnes.
The kettuvallam or ‘boat with knots’- was so called because the entire boat was held together with coir knots only - not even a single nail is used during the construction. The boat is made of planks of jack-wood joined together with coir and then coated with a caustic black resin made from boiled cashew kernels. With careful maintenance, a kettuvallom can last for generations.

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Today, the tradition is still continued and the food from the local cuisine is served by the Kuttanad localites, on board.
When the modern trucks replaced this system of transport, by constructing special rooms to accommodate travelers, these boats cruised forward from near-extinction to enjoy their present great popularity.

Now these are a familiar sight on the backwaters and in Alleppey alone, there are as many as 120 houseboats.
While converting kettuvallams into houseboats, care is taken to use only natural products. Bamboo mats, sticks and wood of the arecanut tree are used for roofing, coir mats and wooden planks for the flooring and wood of coconut trees and coir for beds. For lighting though, solar panels are used.

Nowadays, the houseboats have all the creature comforts of a good hotel including furnished bedrooms, modern toilets, cozy living rooms, a kitchen and even a balcony for angling. Parts of the curved roof of wood or plaited palm open out to provide shade and allow uninterrupted views. While most boats are poled by local oarsmen, some are powered by a 40 HP engine. Boat-trains - formed by joining two or more houseboats together - are also used by large groups of sight-seers.
What is truly magical about a houseboat ride is the breathtaking view of the untouched and otherwise inaccessible rural Kerala that it offers - while you float!
Now, wouldn’t that be something?

Beaches of Kerala

Kerala has a 600 km long shoreline dotted with some of the finest, most charming beaches of the world, coconut groves, natural harbors, lagoons and sheltered coves. All of it as peaceful as the rest of the land, washed by the pleasant tropical sun and as pristine as ever.

To truly soak in the essence of the state, you must visit the beaches of Kerala, India. The silvern, golden sands, the palm fringed groves, the waves seething wild at times, tame and tranquil awhile, serenity, solitude and an infinite calm.

Make the elements your companions as you take these exotic Kerala beach experiences. The sandy shores, the deserted lighthouses, the landscapes speckled with shrubs and greenery, the ancient piers, the simpering skies, there lies the olde worlde charm of Kerala Beaches.

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Revel in the rustic charm of them. Watch the fishing folks carrying the catch of the day, enjoy the bonfire by the sea, take a walk on the kaoline sands, and enjoy the roasted fish and the steaming rice and the coconut milk stew with the locals.

The wonderful beaches are a private rendezvous with Nature.
As you walk through the milky sandy shores, delight in the palm grove that fringes the beaches, listen enthralled to the songbirds, and wet your feet in the crystal clear waters, your soul will open up to new vistas. Realization will descend, alone does not mean loneliness; no one can remain lonely when at such close quarters with Mother Nature.

Nature, wildlife and natural parks

Nestled in the lush forests of the Western Ghats in Kerala are fourteen wildlife sanctuaries. And skirting these exotic destinations are some of the most delightful trails in the country. Some of them adventurously exciting, others enchanting in equal measure. All washed in the spice-scented air of endless acres of plantations.. tea, coffee, cardamom, vanilla, pepper, oranges, mangoes.
Thiruvananthapuram, Idukki, Kannur, Palaghat, Trichur, Kollam and Wayanad offer some of the best wildlife sanctuaries and trekking trails of Kerala.
The Western Ghats on its east and the Malabar Coast on its west, adorned with the emerald backwaters and exotic spice plantations, Kerala is blessed with a riotous variety of flora and fauna.

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Topped up with indigenous traditional cultural practices and art forms, Kerala is increasingly gaining momentum as a popular tourist destination all over the world. Showered with an eternal sunshine, Kerala- God's own country is a nature lovers' paradise. The lush tropical evergreen rain forests still largely miraculously unspoiled in Kerala, support a rich array of land, marine and avian wildlife.

The evergreen rain forests of Kerala are home to a large number of large and small sports. Internationally popular among wildlife enthusiasts and photographers much of the forest lands in Kerala have been turned into reserve forests and wildlife sanctuaries for the conservation of the wildlife in these areas. These sanctuaries and national parks are thronged by elephants, tigers, leopards, jaguars, deer, monkeys, Malabar squirrels, hornbills, kingfishers and many more which make them excellent wildlife vacation sites.
What's more, you'll stay in beautiful Resorts where recollect the numerous emotions of the day and rest while having, maybe, an ayurvedic massage!

Medical Tourism & Care

Kerala is not only a beautiful destination in Southern India known for its scenic beaches and serene backwaters. Kerala has also gained international attention for Medical Tourism and is increasingly becoming a popular international medical tourism destination.

Faced with exorbitant fees for procedures such as cardiac surgery, dental treatments and cosmetic surgery in their home countries, patients from the West and the East of the world have begun looking at India and Kerala in particular.

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Faced with exorbitant fees for procedures such as cardiac surgery, dentistry and cosmetic surgery in their home countries, patients from the West and the Middle East have begun looking at India and Kerala in particular.

Indian doctors have established themselves as highly skilled and conscientious caregivers worldwide. Many doctors who have trained or worked abroad have returned to India to work here. Their reputation has led to the growth of the Medical Tourism industry in Kerala.
The world-class hospital facilities, pre and post-operative care and pleasant climate make your medical treatment and recovery in Kerala a positive experience.

You can easily find very good medical services in Alternative Medicine, Cardiac Care, Dental Care, Transplant Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Treatment, etc. Ask who's been in Kerala! ..and while taking care of yourself, enjoy one of the lost paradises in the world.

Activities

Wondering what to do in Kerala during your upcoming trip? Well, Take Kerala now offers you useful suggestions and valuable tips on how to spend your Kerala vacation and the activities you can indulge in.
As the State with more nature in India, Kerala is simply a fascinating destination to visit. However, many people fail to look beyond the beaches of Kerala and in the process miss out on many interesting things. But with us serving as the perfect Kerala guide for you, rest assured of an amazing vacation to remember for a lifetime.

Right from trekking to luxury cruises in the backwaters, there are a whole lot of things to do in Kerala. In fact, you will simply be amazed at the variety Kerala has to offer. It is a well-known fact that Kerala is a great place to party, its festival, traditions, ayurveda.. are indeed the talk of the world. So during your upcoming trip to Kerala, you can spend a good time hopping from one hotspot to another.

Apart from its party scene, Kerala is a great place to indulge in other enjoyable activities like wildlife watching. Bargain hunters can also look forward to some good days of shopping in Kerala. From lively flea markets to jewellery shopping malls, Kerala is indeed a collage of exciting contrasts. Sightseeing tours and excursions are also among the must do things for visitors to Kerala.

The next time you start worrying about what to do in Kerala, do remember us. Kerala is indeed a beautiful place to explore. So don't just spend your entire time lazing on the beaches. Go out and explore this magical destination that has so much to offer.

For more on what to do in Kerala, you can visit the web links mentioned below.The culture of Kerala is a unique synthesis of indigenous elements and extraneous influence.
Throughout its chequered history, Kerala has nurtured and preserved local art and culture despite being repeatedly influenced by external forces and cultures.
Dance and music are an integral part of the Kerala culture and the jovial, warm people of Kerala express themselves with colorful performances especially during their intense religious festivals. Kerala is the treasure trove of exquisite art and crafts and tourists visiting the state take artifacts as souvenirs.

Communal harmony is an amazing facet of the culture of Kerala with the people carving a unique Keralite identity irrespective of their religious persuasions.

One thing must be underlined. Kerala is not Las Vegas. If you're searching intense nightlife, better to go to the beautiful Thailand or Rio de Janeiro. Kerala is a place for little, delicate things, experiences, feelings. Many layers of emotions that lean over your heedful heart. Very small things like a girl smile, the eyes of the people, the colors of tea plantations, one sudden sight of a peacock, the spirituality of the different religion worshippers. That said, you must know there are so many other activities you can experience.

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Cuisine in Kerala has roots in the history, geography and culture of the land. These can be classified under the two standard headings - vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. While the non-vegetarian dishes are all heavily spiced, the vegetarian repertoire is mildly spiced and feels especially easier on the non-native tongue.

Jewellery From immemorial time people of Kerala have been fascinated by the charm of ornaments, especially in gold and silver. Majority of the traditional ornaments here are simple, bright and elegant designs making them suitable for all occasions. Jewels are often gifted as a token of love.
Gold is considered as an auspicious metal and Keralites have a special love for ornaments in gold. One can find several jewellery stores selling traditional as well as most modern designs in all medium and big towns.

Poorams, the annual festivals at the temples of North Kerala are splendid celebrations which follow the harvest season. Spectacular elephant pageantry and traditional percussion ensembles are the highlights of pooram festivals. Thrissur Pooram, the most popular among them has been attracting travelers from various parts of the world for the past several years. Other important poorams include the Arattupuzha Pooram, Peruvanam Pooram, Nenmara Vallangi Vela, Uthralikkavu Pooram, Pariyanampetta Pooram and Chinakkathoor Pooram.

Impressive elephant pageantry is an important part of the famous festivals of Kerala. Pachyderms are considered auspicious in the State. Elephants have an important role in the cultural life of Kerala. There is hardly any place in the world where elephants are loved, revered and groomed like Kerala. Several temples in the State groom one or more elephants for ritualistic purposes.

Kalari. Equal focus on offensive as well as defensive techniques and the control over body and mind distinguishes Kerala’s martial art form.
KathakaliKerala owes its transnational fame to this nearly 300 years old classical dance form which combines facets of ballet, opera, masque and the pantomime.
TheyyamStriking colours, rhythmic steps, watch the dance of gods in the Malabar region.

Hill Stations

Kerala is a favorite tourist spot and has picturesque hill stations. It is a perfect tourist destination for nature lovers.
The misty, mystical and serene hill stations in Kerala, India are a perfect holiday option and are found in most parts of the state.
Most of the hill stations or resorts of Kerala are situated at heights ranging from 600 meters to 2100 metres above the sea level.

These hill stations are popular with both indian and foreign tourists and offer a relaxing and wholesome break from the heat and dust of the cities.
To make these hill stations a luxury trip for tourists, there are various hotels and resorts to cater to lodging requirements. Kerala Hill Resorts offers world-class accommodation facilities to the travelers at reasonable rates and invite them to enjoy a relaxing holiday in the hill stations of India.

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These hill stations act as travel guides to the world of peace and serenity of Kerala.

Here one can walk across the fields of wild flowers and see the blooming apple orchards, witness the rushing streams cascade down the mountainside, and watch the serenity of the lush forest of the Western Ghats.

Go mountaineering, camping, trekking and paragliding in these hill stations of India and have a holiday of a lifetime.
Much of Kerala's exotic appeal is centred in the highland area of the Western Ghats. The tropical forests of the Ghats house rich flora and fauna.
Not to speak of the expansive, loamy plantations of tea, coffee, rubber and fragrant cardamom, etc..

Shopping

Kerala offers a wide range of shopping options from spices to unique craft works to exquisite handloom clothes. Here we present some of them that bear the unique Kerala stamp.
The Payyannur Pavithra Mothiram is a uniquely crafted golden ring shaped like a knot and considered to be a sacred ornament.
Aranmula Kannadi. Centuries ago the native craftsmen invented a mirror made of metal. The bronze (odu) workers of Aranmula (Pathanamthitta district) specialize in making the world famous cast metal mirrors with handles known as the Aranmula Kannadi.
The Nilavilakku. This is integral to all the rituals and ceremonies in a Malayalee's (Keralite) life. As dusk creeps in, young girls of the family bring the lighted lamps (nilavilakku) to the verandah of the house. In the flickering light of the nilavilakku she is joined by the children and elders of the family, especially the grandparents, in chanting hymns and evening prayers.
Uru models. The uru or dhow was the traditional Arabian trading vessel. Today, not many vessels are launched from Beypore and the artisans have taken to crafting little wooden models of their gigantic masterpieces. These four inch to eight foot 'Model Vessels' crafted out of teak wood would cost you anything from Rs.180/- to Rs. 25,000/-. Fancy artefacts like the models enclosed in bottles are more popular and priced between Rs. 125/- and Rs. 500/-.
Netturpetti (Jewel Box). Netturpetti, the ethnic jewel box of the Kerala woman was once a mark of the influential families of the land. The casket ( petti) originally designed in the Nettur region of Malabar is testimony of the patience and skill of the artisans who make it.
The box usually made of rosewood is fully handcrafted. Every joint, every screw and lock is shaped and chiselled by the hand. The wooden box is first varnished and then fixed with brass frames. Today, this richly embellished box with its conical lid is a collector's item. Very few of the artisans remain and the casket is fast becoming a rare object.