Monday, March 10, 2008

Travels In Kerala

Kerala at a Glance :

Area : 38,864 sq. km. (approx.)

Capital : Thiruvnanthapuram (Trivandrum)

No. of District in Kerala : 14

Languages spoken in Kerala : Telgu, Malayalam, Hindi and English.

Population : 31.8 Mil (As on 2001)

Per Capital Income : 6,462

Religions : Hindu, Muslim and Christian

Location : South West India

Main Source of Income : Tourism and Agriculture.

Best Time to visit : October to March

Climate : Tropical

Temprature during Summer : 24 C to 33 C (February to May).

Temprature during Monsoon a : 22 C to 28 C (June to September).

Temprature during Winter : 22 C to 32 C (October to January).

Literacy Rate : 89.81 % (approx.)

Highest Peak : Anamudi

Airports : Cochin, Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram

About Kerala :

Kerala, one of the most idyllic states of India, lies to the extreme southwest of Indian peninsula. It is flanked by the Arabian Sea on the west and the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats on the east. The state can be divided into hills, valleys, midland plains and coastal belts. Formed in the year 1956, it has 14 districts with Thiruvnanthapuram as its capital.The economy of Kerala is primarily agrarian in nature. Some of the key crops of Kerala are tea, coffee, rubber, cashew, cardamom, pepper and cinnamon. Its service sector is booming with financial companies, real estate agencies, mortgage companies, consultancy services, insurance companies and tourism industry. Kerala is quite advanced in terms of Human Development Index and life standard. It records the highest among states, on the United Nations Development Programme's Human Development Index. In Kerala, the number of people living below the poverty line is around 25 percent, which is less than the national average of 35 per cent. Kerala has become one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the country as well as abroad.It is famous for its rivers, Backwaters In Kerala and endless Beaches In Kerala. Besides, ayurveda, unani and naturopathy have also become quite popular among tourists, national as well as international.

Ayurveda at Kerala :

Kerala, Where Nature's overwhelming presence represents itself in hues unknown to man. Where there is an inexhaustible wealth of the choicest natural bounties. For instance, Ayurveda. The ancient, time-tested system of Indian medicine that is practiced with the utmost dedication in Kerala. Around 600 BC, in India a new system of medicine evolved. A system that in addition to treating an ailment , stressed on its prevention. A system that came to be called Ayurveda. This tradition of health-care was followed by the Dravidians and Aryans alike, and has been practiced ever since. Today, it's a unique, indispensable branch of medicine. In Ayurveda health is achieved by maintaining a right balance of the three humors of the body - Vata, Pitta and Kapha.In fact, today, Kerala is the only State in India which practices this system of medicine with absolute dedication.

Accommodation in Kearla :

There is much in Kerala, God's own country that awaits to enthrall you. Golden beaches, tranquil backwaters, romantic hill stations, exotic wildlife. Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC), the largest hotel chain in Kerala has over 60 properties across the State which include a range of luxury and budget hotels as well as yatri nivases and motels, to make your stay an exciting experience.Almost all these exclusive properties are set in exotic theme locales across the State and all the properties have multicuisine restaurants, bars and coffee shops.Apart from our exclusive array of day tours and holiday packages for Kerala, our Central Reservations Cell will take care of your onward journey and your bookings in select hotels across India.Because, here in god's own country, our guest is our god, and hospitality our tradition!

How to Reach at Kerala :

By Air : There are three airports in the state located at Thiruvnanthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode to of which are International Airports. The Karipur Airport, Kozhikode plays host to domestic airlines while the Thiruvnanthapuram International Airport and the Cochin Airport, Nedumbasherry operate both domestic and international flights.

By Rail : There are 200 railway stations in Kerala connecting places both within and outside Kerala. One can avail of Super-Fast, and express trains to reach ones chosen destination. The train services link the state to all the important cities of India including the four metropolitan cities namely, New-Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai

By Road : A very strong communication network makes Kerala easily accessible from all parts of the country. Kerala is directly connected by road to both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. National Highway no.47, 17, 49, and an extensive system of metalled roads connect Kerala to the rest of the country. Buses, tourist taxis, and autos are the main modes of road transport.

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