India Travel Notes

Situated on the southwestern tip of India, Kerala is a state of India. It is globally famous for its unique cultural and geographical features that have made it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. National Geographic Traveler Magazine has named it “one of the top ten paradises of world” and “one of the fifty must see destinations of lifetime”. When you will travel to Kerala, you will observe that it is not without reason the state is lovingly known as the “God’s Own Country”.

Photograph by Raghuram Ashok

Lush green landscapes dotted with coconut groves, sun-kissed beaches, breathtaking backwaters, verdant hill stations, exotic wildlife sanctuaries and parks, enchanting bird sanctuaries, etc have made Kerala the most visited destination in the country. The fishing village with boats standing in the harbor, roaming through the palm fringed breathtaking backwaters, luxurious houseboat floating over the backwaters, water fun, boat cruise, sunset watching, and many other activities provide fantastic view of Kerala.
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Dental Tourism is an integral part of Medical Tourism. The rising number of quality dental clinics have made Kerala an ideal spot for Dental Tourism.

Kerala had already risen as a brand in Medical and Ayurvedic Tourism. You can get quality dental treatment for just 10% of the costs incurred, if done in Australia and Europe.

Dental Tourism registed a 30% growth in Kerala. In 2008 about 5000 dental patients visited Kerala, thereby giving crores of forex to Kerala.

The tourists stay in Homestays, in Resorts and Star Hotels. Quality dental clinics have sprung up as more and more dental tourists visit ” God’s Own Country “.

Route canal treatment, dental implant crown, mona treatment and lamination are some of the treatments the tourists go in for.
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With increased acceptance of Ayurveda around the world, a newfound enthusiasm is visible among the entrepreneurs of Kerala to offer Ayurveda treatments to domestic and foreign tourists.

This prompted Government of Kerala to certify the credentials of all Ayurveda centers, Ayurvedic massage centers, Ayurvedic treatment centers across Kerala.

The responsibility of classifying Ayurvedic centers reached Kerala Tourism Department.

The classification of Ayurvedic centers is of two types: Green Leaf and Olive Leaf. To be classified as an Olive Leaf or a Green Leaf certified center, the Ayurvedic center must meet basic requirements like qualified technical staff, treatment and rest rooms, quality of medicines, quality equipments etc.

Additional qualification marks for obtaining Green Leaf certificate include an in house medicinal plant garden, abundance of greenery, picturesque location and quiet atmosphere.

Ayurveda centers with Olive Leaf or Green Leaf Certificate are approved by Kerala Government.

List of Green Leaf Certified Ayurvedic Centers in Kerala
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Mural paintings are the valued treasures of Kerala. These fresco paintings are classified as ‘Frecco-secco’. The paintings are done on walls that are completely dry and a lime medium is used. It originated from the Dravidian art of Kalamezhuthu. This traditional painting has a history back from 9th to 12th century A.D.

White, yellow, black, red are the pure colors to be used as per ‘Shilparatna’. Ocher yellow, Ocher red, white, bluish green and pure green are the primary colors in Murals.

The dyes for its preparation are made out of vegetables, chemicals etc.

• White – from lime
• Black- carbon soot of lamps
• Red and yellow- minerals
• Blue- indigo ferra
• Deep red- lac
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Foreign visitors to Kerala sometimes face with problems like prolonged glances or staring by people, although there aren’t any instances of physical aggression. Although there are locations where you can relax in a bikini, there are places you need to avoid it and wear dressing that covers your legs and belly.

S Photographed by Anoop Negi

Kerala has moderate climate almost throughout the year. Cotton clothes are most suited for the climate here. Woollen clothes would be too hot for most of the areas. Kerala society is quite a conservative society. Look at the dressing of local men and women – most of them cover their body almost completely.
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JOSEPH MOORE

Are you looking for a picturesque destination for memorable holidays in India? Come to Kerala the land of God’s Own Country. The state grabs the attention of tourists from every part of the world. Kerala is gifted with amazing natural beauty. It is endowed with fabulous backwater destinations, emerald paddy fields; palm fringed beaches, emerald paddy fields etc. There are many other captivating attractions in Kerala that combines together to give a beautiful look to the God’s own country. Tourists can enjoy the scenic beauty and the mesmerizing vistas of Kerala hovering over the fabulous backwaters.

Kerala has unlimited tourists attractions and it impossible for tourists to explore all the destinations with one tour package. So in order to make the best of your tours in kerala choose appropriate tour package so that you can enjoy holidays in Kerala in a delightful way. Tourists do have different taste and preferences, so accordingly tour packages are designed. For wildlife lovers there is wildlife tour package, for couples there is honeymoon tour package, for nature lovers there is special designed tour package, etc. Every type of visitors are welcomed in Kerala and it never fails to give fulfill the needs and requirements of tourists.
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