Kerala

Kerala, the land of green magic is a narrow, fertile strip on the South West coast of India nestled between the Western Ghats on one side, the Arabian sea on the other. Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourism destination in Asia. An equable climate. A long shoreline of serene beaches. Tranquil stretch of emerald backwaters. Lush hill station and exotic wild life. Waterfalls, sprawling plantations and paddy fields. Ayurvedic health holidays, Enchanting art forms, Magical festivals, Historic and cultural monuments. All of which offer you a unique experience. And what is more, every one of this charming destinations is only a two hour drive from the other.

Kovalam
A beautiful, curving, palm fringed- beach of golden sands has made Kovalam a very popular destination in Kerala. It is located 15 km from Trivandrum and offers a variety of hotels & resorts to suit every budget.

Backwaters
The essence of Kerala is its swaying palms and glistening waterways which come together to create the magical web of the backwaters. Here time flows at a measured pace merging yesterday and tomorrow into an enchanting today. Clearly the best way to enjoy the tranquility of the backwaters is to hire a houseboat. You could drift away lazily along palm lined banks sipping coconut water, dining on succulent crabs, fresh fish, steamed idlis and freshly roasted bananas with the taste and consistency of backed custard until the light softens, the sun is low and gold and you have drifted away into a dreamy evening!

House Boats
The boats in which you explore the gentle rhythms of the backwaters are traditionally called Kettuvallams. They are beautifully furnished, complete witha dining area, bedroom with an attached bath and a kitchen.

Thekkady
Thekkady, one of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, where you can watch and photograph wildlife at handshaking distance from the safety of your boat. The vegetation, the flora and fauna and the birds of Thekkady are uniquely rich, vast varied that it does not bear resemblance to any other wildlife sanctuary in the world.

Even a casual visitor will not fail to observe the peculiar ecological pattern of Thekkady. Notable in Periyar are the majestic Asiatic wild elephant and the distinctive Nilgiri langur with an all black body and white face. Other creatures include wild boar, wild dog, sloth bear, leopard and, even, tiger! Amongst the avifauna, the most profuse are herons, egrets, darters, kingfishers and the great Malabar Grey hornbill.

Munnar
Munnar is a beautiful hill station on the western ghats at about 1600 meters above sea level. There are lakes, reservoirs, forests, and tea plantations. Anamudi the highest peak in South India is in Munnar. Eravikulam National park is situated in the Munnar forest ranges. Munnar was the summer resort of the British Government in the South.

Boat Races
Alleppey really comes alive in the heights of the rainy season, when it serves as the venue for one of Kerala's major spectacles - the Nehru Trophy snake boat race - Second Saturday of August every year with magnificently decorated long boats, with raised sterns designed to resemble the hood of cobra. More than enthusiastically powered by up to 150 singing and shouting oarsmen, scores of boats take part, and Allepey is packed with thousands of spectators.


Thrissur Pooram
Thirty caparisoned elephants decorated with gold ornaments, each ridden by three Brahmins holding objects symbolizing royalty including colourful umbrellas, create a spectacular sight - especially when accompanied by "Chenda Melam", the quintessentially music of Kerala. Lacks of people throng to watch the Thrissur Pooram, the mother of all poorams. April/May every year.

Ayurvedic Massages
'Ayurveda' means 'the knowledge of life'. The origin of Ayurveda,the science of life, dates back more than 5,000 years. The Vedas, the first literature of human civilization are claimed to constitute the foundation of Ayurveda!. Ayurveda dictates the social norms of an individual. This helps in maintaining spiritual health and also elaborates on the daily routines, seasonal routines and changes these routines to suit, the region of the person belongs. Ayurveda has a separate branch called 'Rasayana' to maintain youth and vitality and to recover lost health in diseased conditions. In Ayurveda all treatments are aimed at building up the strength of the person which would help him to lead a healthy and happy life. It gives special emphasis on prevention of disease.