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southern state | KERALA |
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SOUTH INDIA :: Kerala |
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 KNOW KERALA |
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| Kerala is India's only tropical paradise. It is the ideal honeymoon travel destination. It is the greenest state of South India. It is also known as 'God's Own Country' because there is no better way to discover the soul of this rustic, enchanting, green valleys, friendly people, history-laden, relaxed atmosphere, nature's beauty, scenic beauty, sun kissed sea beaches, backwaters, tradition-rich state that without exaggeration seems god's favourite territory. Travelling here is an unforgettable experience. The warm red tiles on the roofs of traditional houses, add color to the countryside, makes Kerala a dream location. It also offers some of the best and most picturesque beaches in India. Golden glowing sands, swaying palm trees, catamaran cruising and sumptuous seafood, offers you an unforgettable Kerala travel experience. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GLIMPSE OF KERALA |
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| Area | 38,863 sq.km | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital | Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| District | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Languages spoken | Malayalam, English widely spoken. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Best Time to visit | October to March. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Climate | Summer : Feburary - May (24- 33°C) Monsoon : June - September (22-28°C) Winter : October - January (22-32°C) |
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| HISTORICAL INFORMATION |
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| Portuguese discovered the sea route to India from Europe when Vasco da gama landed with his ship near Kappad in Calicut in AD 1498. Slowly the Kerala society became a mix of people belonging to various sects of Christianity, Islam and Hinduism. The arrival of Portuguese was followed by the Dutch, the French and finally the British.The State of Kerala was created on the 1st of November 1956. The Keralites celebrate this day as 'Kerala piravi' meaning the 'Birth of Kerala'. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HOW TO REACH |
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| By ROAD: Road traveling in Kerala is much smoother because of the good condition of he roads. Also state is connected with other parts of South India by a number of National Highways. |
By AIR : Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the state, is very well connected to all major airports in India like Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai. |
By RAIL: With around 200 railway stations, it is another convenient mode of traveling in Kerela. |
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| DESTINATIONS |
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| GUEST ACCOMMODATION |
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| • COCHIN / KOCHI Luxury: Hotel Taj Malabar First: Hotel Adad Atrium Hotel Abad Airport Hotel Best Western Avenue Hotel Casino Hotel Gokulam Park Inn Hotel Le Meridien Hotel Presidency Hotel Renaissance Hotel Hilton Budget: Hotel Abad Plaza Hotel Abad Fort Hotel Abad Metro Hotel Mermaid Days Inn Hoetl White Fort Heritage: Hotel Brunton Boatyard Hotel Malabar House Residency |
• KOZHIKODE/CALICUT First: Hotel Taj Resident • THIRUVANANTHAPURAM First: Hotel Muthoot Plaza Hotel Saj Luciya South Park Fortune • KUMARAKOM Heritage: |
• KOLLAM • KOVALAM Heritage: Budget: |
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| HOLIDAY ITINERARIES |
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| Cultural Tour : EX- CHENNAI Trip To South (12 Nights & 13 Days) EX- DELHI Explore South India (16 Nights & 17 Days) |
Culinary Tour : Ex- KOCHI The Ultimate Spice Experience (09 Nights & 10 Days) Religious Tour : EX- CHENNAI South India Pilgrimage Tour (11 Nights & 12 Days) |
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| Wildlife Tour : South India Wildlife Trail (14 Nights & 15 Days) |
Rail Tour : EX- MUMBAI Travelling In India By Train (17 Nights & 18 Days) EX- CHENNAI Experience South India By Train (13 Nights & 14 Days) |
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