The
Panacea of Ayurveda
Kerela is considered one of the finest places for
Ayurveda treatment. This unique branch of medicine
believes in the treatment of not just the affected
part, but the individual as a whole, making it the
natural way to perfect health and harmony of life.
Kerala Hill Stations
Kerala's hill stations are filled with Cool, mist
clad mountains, lush green jungles, mysterious
animal cries and breathtaking landscapes. These
Hill Stations heaven of peace and tranquility
with a perfect amalgam of cloud caressed hills,
sprawling meadows, lovely lakes, picturesque towns,
makes Munnar an opulent gift of nature. Kerala,
aptly called 'God's Own Country', is an exotic
land that is surrounded by salubrious hills that
provide the perfect time off from the hasty city
life.
Major Hill Stations
of Kerala
Munnar, Mattupetti &
Ponmudi
Beaches
Most of India's finest beaches are in Kerala.
Some of the important beaches are :-
Kovalam Beach
Kovalam is a world-renowned beach resort and a
favourite haunt of tourists to India, since 1930s.
Edged with swaying coconut and palm trees, this
ivory beach is impressively unique. Kovalam Beach
consists of three successive small crescent beaches;
the southern most known as Lighthouse Beach, is
open for tourism.
The Varkala Beach
Vakala is a waterfront resort and spa and is also
an important Hindu pilgrimage centre. Lofty cliffs
with rich mineral springs rise magnificently from
the coastline. Other important beaches to visit
include Kappad Beach, Kappil Beach, Kizhunna Ezhara
Beach, Marari Beach (Mararikulam) and many more.
Temples
Kerala Temples are not only known for religious
importance but are also known for great architectural
set up. Some are colossal and profusely decorated
while others are small with simple yet exquisite
decor. Kerala has a rich mythological heritage
and there are temples of several gods and goddesses
almost throughout the state. Some of the famous
temples are Sabarimala Temple, Vadakkumnathan
Temple, Guruvayoor Temple, Chottanikkara Temple
and many more.
Wild Life
Kerala is a home to some of the finest Wildlife
sanctuaries and National Parks. Each one houses
rare animals, birds, reptiles, insects and plants.
Some of the known wildlife sanctuaries are Eravikulam
National Park, Periyar National Park, Silent Valley
National Park, Wynad Wildlife Sanctuary and many
more.
Food
Kerela is famous for its traditional mouth-watering
cuisine. The unusual cuisine of Kerala brings
to the fore the culinary expertise of the people
of Kerala. Sadya, the typical Kerala feast served
on a banana leaf, is a sumptuous spread of rice
and more than fourteen vegetable dishes - sambar,
rasam, olan, kaalan, pachadi, kichadi, aviyal,
etc. Coconut water, 'the world's safest natural
soft drink', is a refreshing nutritious thirst
quencher. The land and the food are rich with
coconut, though chilies curry leaf, mustard seed,
tamarind and asafoetida form an integral part
of the food here.
Modes of Transportation
:
By Air
Kerela is well connected to all major airports
in India like Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai.
Kochi and Calicut are other two airports connected
from air to other cities in India.
By Road
Kerela has good road network and the major modes
of road transport are buses, tourist taxis, cars,
and local taxis and autos.
By Rail
Railways connect most of the places in the state
to places in the other parts of the country and
inside the state. Long-distance express trains
connect to almost all places outside the state
like Mumbai, New Delhi.
