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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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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Raj Choudhary

ndia is a country rich in culture, heritage, monuments, architecture, temples and natural beauty, is one of the most sought after tourist destination of the world. India is one of the oldest civilizations on the Earth. Travel to India is like paradise for those who know her and a surprise for those who do not know her! Everything in India has its own distinct characteristics; it can be called as the country of contrasts. India has all that one can wish for. The magnificent forts which dot the country and architectural marvels like the Taj Mahal are symbols of the royal legacy. There are ten reasons that make India one of the hottest travel and holiday destinations.

1. Adventure tourism: If you love to indulge in adventure sports such as river rafting, climbing, paragliding, mountaineering, skiing and camping, Rishikesh, Darjeeling and the hills of North India are the ideal spots for you.

2. Wildlife tour: There are a number of National parks and wildlife sanctuaries and bird sanctuaries in India that are amazing and fascinating for tourists coming on wildlife tour.
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By Asma Rofik

Located on the western coastline of India, the Hotels in Goa well known for there exceptional charm and attraction throughout the world. Hotels in Goa were at one time famous for being the preferred hangouts of the hippies. Even after them, the charm of the Hotels in this mind blowing beach city leaves the tourists asking for more. Hotels are split into two districts, North Goa Hotels with the capital city of Panaji and South Hotels with destinations such as Vasco da Gama and Margao. The cities are sprinkled with colonial structures, jolly people, amazing ambience, energetic music, colorful festivals and pristine beaches. Theses attractions are equally distributed in all types of travelpackages offered.

If one wants to travel to Goa, there are umpteen destinations to see. Immaculate sun kissed beaches, clear skies, amazingly pleasant weather, rippling waves of the Arabian Sea, plethora of adventure sports, verdant greens, and excellent accommodation options, all of these together make Goa truly a traveler’s paradise.
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By Sanjog KR

Indescribably enchanting, Tamil Nadu is infused with fascinating tourist attractions. Tucked away in South India, it is one of the most significant tourist destinations on the map of India. It is a land dotted with magnificent temples, monuments, royal abodes, beaches, pilgrimages, museums, hill stations, caves and wildlife sanctuaries, which attract tourists from all over the world. The search of many a tourist cherishing a desire to have a great Indian experience ends here in Tamil Nadu.

The most overwhelming part of the rich cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu is its temples, which are around 30,000 in number. Strewn with interesting legends, some of the temples in Tamil Nadu leave the onlookers in awe with their sheer architectural beauty. What a great heritage this destination has been blest with!
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By Peter Whitin

There is no shortage of beautiful scenic beaches in Tamil Nadu State, in southern India, with its typical tropical climate. The beaches on this long coast line of the Deccan Peninsula vary from the crowded ‘fun time’ beaches in Chennai like the Marina and the Elliots beaches to those like Mahabalipuram, Kanyakumari, and Rameswaram beaches which are both popular tourist sites and places of historical importance also. Tamil Nadu also has beach resorts like the VGP Golden Beach which is an ideal ‘fun spot’ for the tiny tots and the family, and also a place where business conferences are conducted by large corporate houses. Tamil Nadu also enjoys the advantage of having an excellent infrastructure which makes travelling from one corner of the state to the other quite easy, with its air, rail, and road networks.

Photographed by Anoop Negi

If we were to take Mahabalipuram, a beach with rock carvings dating back to the 6th century AD, it is just 1 hour’s travel by car from the Chennai City Airport. The same applies to the VGP Golden Beach which is even closer and almost within the city. Most of the beaches in this state are picnic spots and typical family holidaying destinations.
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