by SANJOG KR

South India, the land rooted in traditions, beliefs and rich culture is one of the favorite destinations of tourists from far and wide. Its various states like Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry have arresting attractions to win the hearts of tourists. Whether you are a wildlife freak or a culture seeker, South India Tours offer everything.

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Enigmatic South India is a tourist destination where tourism is flourishing like anything. And why not, as this tourist destination offers fairytale like attractions to transport tourist to a wonderland. Overflowing with a plethora of picture-perfect sites and highlights, this destination encompasses fascinating states like Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.

Offering vibrant beaches, charming stretches of backwaters, exotic wildlife, interesting houseboat cruises, adventurous water sports, breathtaking temple architecture, lush green valleys, historical monuments, wonderful fairs and festivals and rejuvenating Ayurveda, South India is a perfect destination for holidays.

Its cultural richness and beauty majestically reflects in its brilliant architecture, mind blowing dance and music, extraordinarily beautiful temples and lip-smacking cuisine. Each state of South India has amazing attractions to enchant tourists. Treat your senses with the wonderful dance forms and fairs and festivals of this region.

South India is a paradise when it comes to Ayurveda. Here you can pamper yourself with rejuvenating Ayurvedic massages, which make your body and mind healthy. There are numerous Ayurvedic resorts all over this Indian region. Heal yourself with such massages. When you go back home you will surely never forget the experience.

You can shop for a variety of wonderful and colorful handicrafts in the state of South India. Each state specializes in mesmerizing handicrafts. From beautiful silk saris to sandalwood items, mats, hand woven textiles, paintings, sculptures and jewelery, everything is available here.

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By Venkatesh Iyer

Nowadays there is lot of focus on health. With science advancing, there are lot of comforts in our daily style of living. But the stress level seems to be increasing day by day. This may be due to the hectic life style along with imbalanced diet.

The main thing to be taken care of is to have a very healthy and balanced diet. In the present generation, food is processed in such a way so as to suit the mechanical lifestyle. In such cases, it becomes necessary to have some source of intake of vitamin supplements. There are many breakfast items which have good vitamin supplements.

There are lot of things to consider when having a complete diet – that is it should be healthy and balanced diet. Our body requires a balanced and healthy diet in the form of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins. So everything depends on the amount and variety of foods one has. This will determine whether it will be beneficial or harmful. If one eats too much, they tend to gain weight and if eaten little, tend to lose weight. Eating the right food and an healthy one is quite important.

One can have different types of healthy food, either for breakfast or lunch or dinner. Having a different variety of items either for breakfast or lunch or dinner will in fact tend to give more vitamin supplements.

Breakfast, as one can say, is the first item of the day. This is usually eaten in the morning. It differs from one country to another. In Eritrea and Ethiopia, the breakfast contains of injera (flatbread made from teff) with condiments. Chinese breakfasts vary greatly between different regions. In countries like India, it differs from one region to another. In parts like East India (Orissa, West Bengal) breakfast items include Idaly, Puri, Upama etc. When one goes to South India, breakfast items include idlis, vadas, dosas, pongal etc. In North India, breakfast consists of paratha breads with fresh butter, vegetables etc. In Western Parts of India like Maharashtra, Gujarat, breakfast items include dhokla, sheera etc. Tea is also taken along with the breakfast item. Breakfasts in other countries also differ, may be according to the climatic conditions prevailing over there. People in United States usually prefer sweet or mild flavoured foods, mostly hot.

One can definitely try Indian Healthy Recipes like Dosas for breakfast. Dosas are one of the Healthy Indian Foods. In India, mainly in the Southern Side, people like to have dosas for breakfast or dinner. There are many people who like to have a light dish during night.

Dosa contains rice and white lentil, which are the main constituents for preparation. The preparation of dosa involves little labour like wetting, grinding, fermenting. Dosa can be made easily, say in minutes, if one has an instant ready made mix. The Dosa ready made mix can be stored for months without any problem. It is very rich in carbohydrates and proteins.

Especially for Children, having a breakfast would be like energy boosting. There are reports which have suggested that children having breakfast foods do perform well. For mothers who are quite busy and hardly have the time in morning to pack their children to school, the Instant Dosa Mix would be the ideal solution. This is because it hardly takes 2 minutes to prepare.

Dosas are generally taken with a side dish according to ones choice. It may be Chutney, Sambar, pickles, molgai podi or may be non-vegetarian item.

There are different varieties of Dosas like Masala Dosa, Rava Dosa, Egg Dosa, Onion Dosa, Butter Dosa.

Apart from dosas, one can also try different types of Salads, Fruits etc. Salads are very healthy and mostly they are low in calories. Fruits have lot of vitamins. It is better to have fruits after lunch or dinner.

A good, complete and healthy diet will definitely improve ones health.

Venkatesh Iyer has been doing research on health and nutrition. Iyers has articles on nutrition in his blog Nutrition For free videos on cooking Indian healthy recipes, visit: Indian Healthy Recipes

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By Archna Gupta

Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir has been famous for its beauty since time immemorial and was properly described as heaven on earth . The state has some of the best tourist spots in the entire country. Tourists not only India but also the world over come to appreciate the natural beauty of the state. The tourism industry has benefited the economy status. Some of the main attractions in the state are Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Leh, Patnitop and Ladakh. The city of Jammu is popularly known as a city of temples. Srinagar is famous for its lakes and boat house while Kashmir, known for its scenic beauty and rich cuisine is quite popular among tourists. The boat house dal lake is one of the main attractions of Kashmir. Another tourist attraction is the main Mughal Gardens of Srinagar. While on a visit to Kashmir should not also miss some of the different perspectives of adventure available, like trekking, skiing and carrying by raft. Kashmir also has some of the best textbooks in the country. Srinagar is known for its traditional crafts.

Uttrakhand
Auli, 16 Km.from Joshimath and accessible by a good motorable road, is an ideal Ski resort with it’s slopes comparable to the best in the world. The resort is run by GMVN, which, apart from providing accommodation also organizes all facilities for Skiing. The season extends from January to March during which time skiing festivals and the national championships are held. The Auli slopes, descending from 3049 Mtrs to 2915 Mtrs are flanked by conifers and oaks which cut wind velocity to the minimum. Adding to the thrill of skiing is a 180 degrees view of Himalayan peaks which include Nanda Devi, Kamet, Manaparvat and Dunagiri.The conditions for skiing are perfect. A 500 Mtrs long ski-lift and an 800 Mtrs long chair-lift link the upper and lower slopes and snow beaters and snow packing machines maintain the smoothness of the slopes. Skiers can enjoy almost 20 Km of virgin slopes which provide excellent opportunities for cross country, slalom and down-hill skiing events.An added attraction is a 3.9 Km long cable car which links Joshimath with the upper slopes of Auli and moves on to gorson. GMVN provides modern skiing equipment on higher.

Tripura
Have you been doing the usual jig around oft-visited tourist spots and are beginning to wonder why you feel so jaded and why everything is beginning to look the same. If yes, what about spending a week among pristine hills, vibrant tribal cultures, and mouth-watering cuisine in the lap of north-eastern India?Tripura is so unlike any state you have visited before that it will begin to charm you the minute you cross its borders, or land in Agartala, the capital of Tripura.Home to nineteen different tribes and thriving settler communities, Tripura’s year-round festivals are its biggest draw! If you are religious minded, unique ceremonies like Ashokashtami, Karchi Puja and the Lamp Festival are a must-see. The hills and plains come alive with folk songs and dances in brilliant costumes at all seasons. Swing to the rhythmic beats of dances such as Lebang, Garia, Hozagiri, Hai-Hak, and Bizu. Don’t miss the Jampui hills that burst into breathtaking shades of orange during the Orange festival in winter.

Goa
Pristine beaches greeting the rain gods – surely too good to resist! Goa in the monsoon is an experience worth savoring. So why wait? Pick up your umbrellas and come on a ride with us to rain- kissed Goa!Stunning beaches, lush greenery, unique history, rich culture and amazing cuisine, all go to ensure that Goa is an irresistible deal any time of the year! However, visiting Goa during the monsoons – though not undertaken by many – is truly a romantic and magical experience worth your time. And to boot, you get some of the best holiday deals in Goa during the monsoons!Monsoons in Goa do not necessarily mean being cooped up inside. Apart from lazing around on your veranda enjoying the rain-soaked ambience, you can go fishing, crab hunting, trekking or walk around the countryside, literally soaking in the enchanting surroundings! During the monsoons, Goa is covered by a lush green carpet. The rivers overflow and the blue skies darken to a gray colour. The breathtaking beauty of Goa hits a crescendo during the rainy season. The exquisite smell of soil drenched with rainwater fills the air. Sights and smells worth experiencing any day!

Kerala
Land and water share a special kinship in Kerala. This land that is supposed to have sprung in front of the sea still basking in the tender care giving water, slowly recovering at his side, cascadent down its hills and valleys and rest quietly in the ponds and exotic lagoons. There are different Kerala along these ponds, thrilling with its own unique culture. For you as a visitor to Kerala, this can be an incredibly different experience just floating on the water business in a country and absorbing this unusual representation of Kerala of the ‘life s. You could begin at Alappuzha, which is hailed as Venice of the East, because of its complex maze of ponds, canals and bridges. When the visitor leaves Alappuzha on a boat trip through Kuttanad, he will travel along the canals where the water level is often higher than that of green fields on either side. You may travel to Cochin through the ponds. Many beautiful views greet you along the way, as the Chinese fishing nets, have said that they have been presented in Kerala by traders of Kublai Khan’s Court A beautiful spot mare accessible Alappuzha is Kumarakom. Green astounding, the village slumbers by the Vembanad Lake. On the landscape of Cruise flashes up vivid contrasts of abundant green and deep blue. As the boat glides along the beautiful green palm fringed waves in the mix of blue water in small wavelets. The place is so beautiful that Henry Baker, an Englishman, has built its flag here in the last century. Now that flag is an elegant English tourist complex. A bird Sanctury 14 acres added to the beauty of Kumarakom. Birds such as water looks, the cuckoo, racing Siberian spend summers happy here.

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South India is a place of Versatility. If you wanted to visit a place where expecting the people to be welcoming you with the brightest innocent smiles , straight away head ahead to South India. In south India , we could enjoy the real spiritiual experience in the holy city of tamilnadu, Natures beauty is enlivened in Kerala, Karnataka the origin of Coorg and Andhra pradhash – where a new dimension is mixing up with the ancient culture and could enjoy visiting the various – enriched Monuments and will have excellent shopping Melas and experiences. No one will forget Goa if visiting once – it is real and real a divine experience.

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In Tamilnadu, we could see wonderfully built and culturally speaking Temples for eg., Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple , this is a temple which is certainly beyond description. You will definitely astonished by the ancient state of Arts and the Sculptures speaks many talents of ancient days. Naadi Jothidam – A famous Astrological experience awaits you in Kumba konam and in Tanjore – where you will get all perfect predictions about your present and future events. Once you are visiting , you wont forget the experience since I was not at all believing astrology wherein once I had my fingerprint checked and heard the predictions, terribly shocked to note that how accurate they have been by telling my husband’s name , kids name and their age , date of birth , important events of life and lot more – I have heard about south Indian Miracles during my childhood and this is certainly to be experienced by each and every individual.

Next comes here, the Hillstations in Tamilnadu. Apart from the Temples , nature invites you to “The Queen of hill station” – Ooty and places of interest near Mudumali wildlife sanctuary lies on the northern and north-western side of the Nilgiri (Blue Mountains), about 80 km north-west of Coimbatore in the extreme north-western corner of Tamil Nadu.

Kerala is God’s own country with unique landscape, culture and back water paradise which is responsible for the popularity of this state. It offers excellent festivities and public ceremonies. I spent a whole Night in the Kumarakom Boat House and have forgotten all my tensions and pressures and hearing the light whispering sounds of the River water – — It is not to be told – but to be perfectly enjoyed and should not be missed out.

Hyderabad is the capital of Andrapradesh and also called as “Pearls City”. If you are a lover of Cosmetic Jewelleries and much fond of antique designer jewels and various selections of ornaments gorgeously being created by using various pearls and jems, the best place of Sh0pping is Hyderabad.

The world famous “Lord Balaji Temple is located in Tirupati. Lord Balaju’s Darshan used to be said here as ONCE YOU ARE GOING TO TIRUPATHI, IT WILL BE A TURNING POINT IN YOUR LIFE. For me , after the Prayer I have got really a feeling of content and a satisfaction which could not be described in words. We have to stand in a queue to get the Darshan but the experience worths it. Millions of people visits this holy place everyday for Darshan. The most famous historical places like charminar, Kolkonda fort and Ramoji film City.

Goa a union territory is a beach paradise well known for its culture, cuisine and beaches. Beach parties are important events for vacation seekers like us who are coming from USA , UK and so on.. I had a lovable Ayurvedic Massage and they used some Aroma oils with Exotic smell. Really loved it. Felt years younger after couple of hours taking this Ayurvedic treatment . They have so many ayurvedic treatments to offer depends upon our special needs.

I have forgetten to mention about Aliyar Retreat in Coimbatore– Where Guruji Jacki Vasudev teaches us many things towards having a healthy body and healthy mind. I stayed in a beautiful resort called Pearls Corniche Inn in Coimbatore and have gone for a small trekking nearby and enjoyed a traditional food and still my taste buds are longing for that.

In my personal experience , I really loved my South India travel program. Since I had only 11 nights to spend , I have missed so much and would certainly awaiting one more chance to visit South India , where I wanted to spend two more Nights in a Luxury boat house, some Yoga and Meditation sessions and sure and sure would like to get some Ayurvedic special relaxation Treatments and especially would like to taste the food at Pearls Corniche.

Myreal credits and appreciations goes to http://www.pearlscorniche.com who are my tour organizers and who took a friendly and parental care on me and my husband. They used to daily call me up and finding out my convenience and really I felt like I am in my home country as well with my closest relatives.

Hats off to them.

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I am Alies working as a HAK Consultant In an BPO Company in SAN Francisco. I was in a tour to India in the month of Jan’ 08 with 4 of our colleagues. I had a great time there & enjoyed their culture & tradition, tasted variety of spicy food & lot more. Holidays we spent in India forced me to write this Article & shared my evergreen memories with you all… You travel to India – The Mystic Land & discover more adventure & excitement.

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India had become the centre of religious and spiritual tourism where four major world religions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism originated, while Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Zoroastrianism arrived in the first millennium and shaped the region’s variegated culture of India. Kerala Tour That is the reason why India is called the homeland of rishis, munis, saints and faqirs.The territory of India represents a geographical amalgamation Photograph by Dennis G.Jarvis                  of various features with its mountain ranges, valleys, desert regions, tropical rain forests, fertile plains, dry plateaus, coastal areas etc. India Travel is one of the popular tourist destinations in the world bounded by the Himalayan ranges in the north, and surrounded on three sides by water – the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean – with a long history and diverse culture. In 2004, foreign tourists visiting India spent US$ 15.4 billion – the ninth highest in the world! India is also ranked among the top 3 adventure tourism destinations!India offers big regional variations in its climate from cool mountain pastures beside the glaciers, through windy plateau, to warm river valleys and burning deserts. Holidays in India has four major seasons to celebrate – Winter (January–February), Summer (March–May), Monsoon (June–September), and Post-Monsoon (October–December)India boasts a wide variety of flora and fauna which are diversified in nature and which depend upon the geography of the region. There are around 500 varieties of mammals, 2000 species of birds and 30,000 types of insects and a wide variety of fish, amphibians and reptiles are found in the country. Indian flora varies from the Western Himalayan and Assamese, from the species of the Indus Plain to those of the Gangetic plain, from the Deccan and Malabari to the vegetation of the Andamans. The floral wealth ranges from the Alpine to the temperate thorn, from the coniferous to the evergreen, from scrubs to deciduous forests, from thick tropical jungles to cool temperate woods.India, a place of infinite variety, is fascinating with its ancient and complex culture, dazzling contrasts and breathtaking physical beauty. Among the most remarkable features of India is the arts and culture in particular. The Indian culture has persisted through the ages precisely for the reasons of antiquity, unity, continuity and the universality of its nature. Thus, within the ambience of Indian culture one can identify ‘Indian Music’, ‘Indian Dance’, ‘Indian Cinema’, ‘Indian Literature’, Indian Cuisine’ ‘Indian Fairs and Festivals’ and so on.This is the only country in the world where you will find mountain summits, sun kissed beaches, gurgling rivers, river rafting, para-gliding, mountain biking, trekking, mountaineering, monuments dating back to ancient past, fascinating backwaters, a variety of flora and fauna and countless fairs and festivals are sure to make your visit a memorable one. Travel from Amritsar in North India to Varkala in the South, from Bikaner in the West to Kolkata in the East, you will never cease to wonder at the unique and fascinating sights of tourist states of India. India Travel invites you to visit the captivating tourist cities of India. India Tour and Travel welcomes you to explore countless monuments in India that will take you to her ancient past. Some of the major world heritage sites are: Sanchi Stupa, Konark Sun Temple, Khajuraho Temples, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Kaziranga National Park, Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, Bharatpur bird Sanctuary, Churches of Goa Tour, Fatehpur Sikri, Darjeeling Himalaya,

Kerala Tour Train Humayun Tomb, Nandadevi National Park, Qutub Minar.Hotels in India offer tourists a home away from home comfortable stay as they revel in their Indian Holidays. To cater the rising demands of tours in India, a number of accommodation options are available like Deluxe Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Business Hotels, Budget Hotels and Cheap Hotels that offer accommodations for all classes to suit their pockets.For more detail Click here

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by michaeljohn

Welcome to Kerala, India. Situated at the southern tip of the country it is one of the most popular tourism destinations of the India. It is popularly phrased as the God’s Own Country. And yes it is real God’s Country. Palm coconut trees, breathtaking beaches, scenic backwaters, lush green forests, lovely lakes, enchanting streams, gushing waterfalls, running rivers, lush green paddy fields, gushing waterfalls, rich flora & fauna, exotic wildlife, traditional Photograph by Dennis G.Jarvis                   villages, architecturally beautiful temples, historical monuments, tea & coffee gardens, rubber plantations, spice gardens, etc team up together and make Kerala a globally famous tourism destinations of India. Nature has blessed Kerala uniquely with a copious sprinkling of all things beautiful.

There are wide ranges of tourism options available in this beautiful Indian state. Some of popular tourism options in the state are beach tourism, cultural tourism, backwater tourism, eco tourism or green tourism, and hill station tourism. No tourists would to forgo these mesmerizing tourism options on their Kerala Tour Package in India. All these are tourism options are avail to grab your heart. Beach tourism and backwater tourism are what for Kerala known. How can one think a complete Kerala tourism without exploring nature blessed beaches and backwaters of the state? Beaches and backwaters of the state are dotted with several attractions which enchant tourists and of course copious nature beauty provide delightful ambiance for Kerala holiday.

Beaches are dotted with palm coconut trees and surrounded by lush green landscapes. They are ideal for swimming and sunbathing. Beach volleyball, nature walk, sunset watching, water funs, etc are popular activities which can be enjoyed on the beautiful beaches of the state. Cool puff of air coming from sea delights tourists. Kovalam, Varkala, Alleppey, Kollam, Fort Kochi, Beypore, Kozhikode, Muzhapilangad, Pathiramanal, Valapattanam, Thirumullavaram, Tanur Beach, Shankhumugham, Payyambalam, and Fort Bekal are some popular beaches of the state which are perfect beach destinations for delightful holiday.

Besides beaches, Kerala is also known for backwater tourism. Scenic backwaters of the state are the sizzling side of the travel and tourism in this state. They are wide network of lakes, canals, lagoons, rivers, inlets, deltas, and estuaries. They are rich in flora and fauna. Several aquatic animals and water birds can be seen living in and alongside the backwaters. Scenic backwaters of the state can be explored in all seasons even in monsoon. Visiting Kerala in monsoon provides unique experience of Kerala tours and travel. Now monsoon tourism package has been on demand Kerala tour package.

Major backwater destinations of the state are Alleppey, Kollam, Kuttanad, Kottayam, Kumarakom, Thiruvallom, Kozhikode, Fort Kochi, Fort Bekal, Trivandrum, etc. These destinations are dotted with several houseboats – traditionally known as the Kettuvallams. Houseboats are the prime attractions of backwaters of the state. Houseboats are made up of eco friendly materials and no nails are used. They are outfitted with modern amenities and provide facilities like luxurious hotels’ accommodation.

Tourists visit backwater destinations of the state and enjoy houseboat stay floating over the scenic waterways. Floating over the backwaters, houseboat cruise takes you into the unique world of water and serenity where you will have opportunity to see nature at its best. Definitely houseboat stay will be a delightful Kerala Honeymoon experience. Houseboat stay on Kerala tour is also very popular among honeymoon couples. Honeymooners from all over the world prefer to celebrate their honeymoon holidays on luxurious houseboat. Houseboat stay provides honeymooners truly a mind relaxing and romantic ambiance. Houseboat cruises are the best way to explore the scenic backwaters of the state. There are several Kerala Houseboats which makes enable to enjoy the scenic charm of beaches and backwaters of the state and provide wonderful opportunity to houseboat stay. Well, you are welcome to Kerala – God’s Own Country.

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Michael Braganza is an eminent analyst and writer in Tour and Travel related topics. He has authored many books on real estate guide for Kerala Hotels and Kerala Tourism Now he is rendering his services to http://keralatravelcentre.co.uk/

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Kerala Tours have for you just what you are looking for- a perfect and memorable trip to Kerala. There are many hotels in Kerala ranging from the backwater resorts to forest lodges to spa/boutique hotels and so on.

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There are many top-notch hotels in Kerala like the Taj Residency Hotel, White Fort Hotel, The Le Meridien Hotel and so on. Hotels in Kerala have all the facilities and amenities that ensure a comfortable stay in the heaven-like backwaters of Kerala. Iron and Ironing Board, Laundry Service, Minibar, Refrigerator, Remote-Controlled Cable Television, Safety Deposit Box/ In-Room Safe Satellite Television, Smoke Detectors, Sprinkler System, Stereo/Hi-Fi/CD Player, Tea and Coffee Making Facilities, Turndown Service, Umbrellas, Voicemail, Voltage 110/120 Wake Up Call, etc.

There are several beach resorts in Kerala that that offer a traditional ambience and cultural heritage along with most of them giving the tourist, a magnificent view of the sea waters. Room service, Hot water, Laundry, Beach, umbrellas, Beach decks, Cultural shows, Indoor and Outdoor games, Boating, Ayurveda treatment and Massage, Yoga and Meditation.

Hotels in Kerala also include accommodations that include hill resorts and houseboats in the backwaters of Kerala. There are 5 star hill resorts as well as two star resorts. There are several facilities like Multi Cuisine Restaurant, Roof Top Garden, Conference Hall, Swimming Pool, Trekking Bar, Badminton or Indoor Games, Health Club, Garden Restaurant.

Kerala backwaters are also a popular destination in Kerala. Apart from the regular and standard hotels in Kerala, there are several houseboats in the middle of the backwaters. This has been a stupendous success in the Kerala tourism. Backwaters give Kerala its distinct identity.

Kerala Tours has amazing packages for the leisurely and business travelers for a fascinating Kerala experience. India Tours deals with Kerala tours, Kerala packages, Kerala tour packages, Kerala tour, Kerala honeymoon, Kerala honeymoon holidays, Kerala houseboats, vacation packages for Kerala. India Tours offers some irresistible travel itineraries for a memorable trip to Kerala. One can also make reservations for hotels in various parts of Kerala like Munnar, hotels in Thekkady, hotels in Alleppey,Hotels in Kumarakom, Hotels in Cochin, Hotels in Kovalam, Hotels in Varkala, Hotels in Trivandrum at attractive discounted rates.

Hotels in Kerala serve absolutely mouth-watering cuisine. The traditional Kerala fares comprise both vegetarian and non-vegetarian specialties. Sadya is the traditional food of Kerala which contain par boiled pink rice, side dishes, savories, pickles and desserts spread out on a plantain leaf. Avial is another indispensable part of the Kerala fare. Other local fare includes Olan and Thoran and many more.

So what are you waiting for? Reserve a place now and enjoy your stay at the mesmerizing Kerala.

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By: newagephilosopher

We have said that Vishu 8 or the Suns entry into the eighth degree of sidereal Aries, is the time for the farmers to sow.

Vishu or the solar ingress into Aries, is celebrated all over Kerala. This is the dawn of a good era, as it marks the end of the hot seasons of Kumbha ( Aquarius ) and Meena ( Pisces ). Temperature touching 43 degrees is disconcerting. Vishu is the heralder of the two monsoons, the South West and the North East.

The Vedic Calender is astro-meteorological and the farmers know when to sow and when to reap. So the best time to sow is in Medam or Mesha or Aries. Anything planted after this date will fructify, as the Edava Pathi or the South West Moon takes over in June and the Thula Varsham or the North East Monsoon takes over in Oct-Nov.

In traditional farming, plants and trees need watering on alternative days. Now both monsoons ensure that plants and trees will be watered by Nature !. Hence the green landscape engineering done by Nature makes Kerala beauteous !

When the Sun reaches its maximum declination at 23 degrees 27 mins South, at the Tropic of Capricorn, ( the end of Dakshinayana ), the Indian Ocearn becomes hot & the northern places of the Indian subcontinent becomes cool. Then we find the phenomenon of cool winds condensing to form clouds, picking up moisture laden winds from the Bay of Bengal, sweeping down on the Himalayas and the Indo Gangetic plains and then pouring over peninsular India. Kerala also gets these rains and hence the South West Monsoon which ends in September is replaced by the North East Monsoon and this rainy season or watering by Nature continues till Dhanus, the 15th of December ! Hence the tourists find Kerala enchanting, because of the greeen landscape architecture effectuated by Mother Nature !

India is an agrarian economy, dependent heavily on the monsoons. In 1895, the rains never came and India experienced drought and famine. The monsoons can also be destructive. Trees are uprooted, cables smashed, houses destroyed as a result of poor infrastructure. In 2008, our paddy fields were flooded due to heavy rains and the nearby inhabitants had to be evacuated. Despite its potential for destruction, monsoons are generally welcomed, as it liberate the natives from the blistering heat of Kumbha (Aquarius ) and Meena ( Pisces ).

Vishu marks the beginning of Vasanta Rithu, the first of the six seasons.

Farmers in Kerala say that

the seeds sown on Aswathi Jnattuvela ( the Suns transit of the first 13 degrees of Aries )
and mango seeds sown on Bharani Jnattuvela ( the Sunss transit of the constellation of Bharani )

will fructify.

The best time for planting cocounut trees is on Patham Udayam, the Tenth Rising of the Sun, when Sun enters the tenth degree of Aries.

So Vishu is an agricultural festival, based on the Wisdom of the Heavens and not a religious festival !

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Kerala possesses a diverse topography rich with mountains, lakes, rivers, backwaters, and beaches. Apart from this Kerala also has an astounding variety of animals, birds and marine life. So it is only natural for Kerala to be the home of a wide range of national parks and sanctuaries.

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Wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala are home to diverse forms of wildlife and present animal lovers a chance to watch unusual species in their natural habitats. The emerald green forests and its wonderful flora and fauna are the cause behind Kerala being a much sought after wildlife destination. It is a natural abode for many animal species.

Flanked by the Western Ghats on its east and the Malabar Coast on its west Kerala is swilled out by beautiful backwaters. Kerala is truly a nature lovers paradise with lush tropical evergreen rain forests sustaining a rich collection of land, marine and avian wildlife.

Some unique wildlife species which one can spot are rare elephants, Nilgiri Tahr, leopards, lion-tailed macaque, deer, monkeys, civet cats, and squirrels including the Malabar Giant Squirrel. For bird lovers, Kerala has species such woodpeckers, Malabar hornbills, kingfishers, cormorants, darters, plovers, brahminy kites etc. As one cruises along the Kerala backwaters one also comes across many beautiful, glittering butterflies and moths. The coastlines have many rare species of crabs; turtles etc and deeper in the water one can also see fish and even crocodiles.

The most important national park in Kerala is the Periyar National Park. It is situated along the Periyar Lake. Periyar is natural habitat to a wide array of flora and fauna. Elephants, tigers, leopards, gaur, sambar, Malabar Flying Squirrel, mongoose, and wild pigs, can be easily seen. 260 species of birds including Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Blue-Winged Parakeet, Flycatchers, and Laughing Thrushes are also found.

Kumarakom Bird Sancturay is located around the Vembanad Lake near the backwaters. A variety of migratory birds come here from as far as Siberia and the Himalayas. The Siberian Stork, Teal, Egret, Heron and Darter can be seen here often.

Chinnar Wildlife sanctuary is situated in Idukki district and is habitat to the rare Giant Grizzled Squirrel. The Silent Valley National Park is in Palakkad district of Kerala. It is a valued site for environmental research and conservation. It forms the heart of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

Silent Valley National Park located in the Palakkad District of Kerala is regarded as India’s last area of tropical ever green forest and is a valuable biodiversity resource. One can enjoy ing rare animals, birds, butterflies, snakes, amphibians and lizards on silent valley tour. The silent valley is an absolute treasure house-a gene pool of tropical flora and fauna.

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Kerala is a place filled with natural magnificence and having immense cultural diversity. While touring Kerala, it would be possible for tourists to discover Kerala in the true sense with the various facets of Kerala. It will provide an experience of a lifetime for the tourists while their tour to Kerala. There is a lot to be discovered In Kerala such as equable climate, long shoreline with serene beaches, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, lush hill stations and exotic wildlife, waterfalls, sprawling plantations and paddy fields, enchanting art forms, magical festivals, historic and cultural monuments. These major attractions of Kerala are sure to enthrall you in your visit to Kerala leaving you simply stunned and speechless. Discover natural brilliance in Kerala in the form of:

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Kerala Backwaters

The Kerala Backwaters are a network of interconnected rivers, lakes, canals, and inlets. It is an intricate system formed by more than 900km of waterways. The network includes five large lakes, which are linked by canals, and are fed by 38 rivers. Backwaters extend virtually in half the length of Kerala state. The backwaters were formed by the action of waves’ currents creating low fence islands across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the Western Ghats range. The Kerala Backwaters play an important role in the Kerala’s tourism industry.

Kerala Beaches

Kerala is gifted with many lovely beaches that are not only famous in India but throughout the world. Beaches are one of the major attractions of Kerala that tempt the tourist from all over the globe to visit Kerala. One of the highlighting features of Kerala beaches is that it is still undiscovered hence; it provides a much needed break from the tourist rust that is hard to find in beaches of Goa. Some of the alluring beaches of Kerala are Kappad beach, Kovalam Beach, Marari Beach, Varkala Beach, Beypore Beach, Alappuzha Beach and many more.

Kerala Wildlife

The virgin land of Kerala is an absolute paradise for the lovers of wildlife as one can view the animals in their natural surroundings while cruising on the Periyar Lake. Kerala is a home of many national parks and sanctuaries as the enchanting green forest with its rich flora and fauna makes Kerala a much sought after wildlife destination in India. Some of the famous wildlife tour of Kerala are Muthanga Wildlife Tour, Neyyar Wildlife Tour, Peppara Wildlife tour, Parambikulam Wildlife Tour, Periyar Wildlife Tour etc., add extra bit of excitement in one tour.

Kerala Hill Stations

Kerala’s exotic appeal is much centered in its highland area of the Western Ghats. Rising to an average height of 1520 m, the tropical forests of the Western Ghats house rich flora and fauna. Not to forget about expansive, loamy plantations of tea, coffee, rubber and fragrant cardamom. The popular hill stations of Kerala are Kannur Hill Station, Kozhikode Hill station, Munnar Hill Station, Iduki Hill Station, Wayanad Hill Station, Palakkad Hill Station etc.

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