My Journey Through the life of Kerala By-SuViN

KERALA THE UNIQUE DESTINATION

ABOUT KERALA

Kerala is a state in the south-western part of india . It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the State reorganization act bringing together the areas where Malayalam is the dominant language.

Kerala, situated on the lush and tropical Malabar coast,is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Named as one of the "ten paradises of the world" and "50 places of a lifetime" by the National Geographic Traveler magazine,Kerala is especially known for its ecotourism initiatives. Its unique culture and tradtion, coupled with its varied demographics, has made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

KERALA PADDY FIELDS ( Trivandrum)

The tagline Kerala-God's own country has been widely used in Kerala's tourism promotions an soon became synonymous with the state.In 2006, Kerala attracted 8.5 million tourist arrivals,anincrease of 23.68% over the previous year, making the state one of the fastest-growing destinations in the world. Popular attractions in the state include the beaches at Kovalam, Cherai, Varkala, Kappad, Muzhaphilagad and Bekal; the Hill stations of Munnar, Nelliampathi, Ponmudi and Wayanad; and national parks and wildlife sanctuaries at Periyar and Eravikulam National park. The "Back water tourism" region, which comprises an extensive network of interlocking rivers, lakes, and canals that centre on Alleppy, Kollam, Kumarakom, and Punnamada (where the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held in August), also see heavy tourist traffic.

Heritage sites, such as the Padmanabhapuram palace and the Mattancherry palace, are also visited. Cities such as Kochi Thrissur pooram is conducted, attracting foreign tourists who are largely drawn by the festival's elephants and celebrants. The main pilgrim tourist spots of Kerala areSabarimalaTemple, Chettikulangara Temple, VadakumnathanTemple, Guruvayoor Temple, MalayattorChurch and Parumala Church. and Thiruvananthapuram are popular centres for their shopping and traditional theatrical performances.

Trivandrum pictures

Trivandrum district reflects the entire beauty of the state Kerala. The entire tourism package of the state such as hill stations, back waters, beaches, lagoons, and wild life sanctuaries are present in the district. Foreign tourists are flocking to Thiruvananthapuram, a major destination for chartered flights to

India

for Medical tourism, as there are more than fifty recognized Ayurveda centers in and around the city.