Kerala - Wikitravel. Kerala. Kerala[1], a state in Southern India is known as a tropical paradise of waving palms and wide sandy beaches. It is a narrow strip of coastal territory that slopes down the Western Ghats in a cascade of lush green vegetation, and reaches to the Arabian sea. Kerala borders the states of Tamil Nadu to the east and Karnataka to the north. It is also known for its backwaters, mountains, coconuts, spices and art forms like Kathakali and Mohini Attam.

It is the most literate state in India, and a land of diverse religions, where you can find Hindu temples, mosques, churches, and even synagogues. With world class tourist sporting options, ayurvedic spas and treatments, eco- tourism initiatives, a large number of visit options ranging from beautiful high altitude blue mountains to pristine rain forests to golden sun- sand beaches and an enormous range of accommodation, Kerala has much to offer the visitor. Understand[edit]The tourism department of Kerala boasts that the state is God's Own Country.

Once you visit, you will see where this claim comes from. The state really is blessed with great natural beauty, and diverse ecology. The state is also considered to be one of the safest regions of India. Incidents of local people cheating tourists are almost non- existent.

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Kerala has high standards of living compared to its neighbours and other Indian states and has social lifestyle indices such as education and healthcare that are on par with developed countries [2]. Therefore tourists can relax without being followed around by taxi drivers, touts, guides and similar. However still be prepared to put up with beggars who have migrated from poorer neighbouring states. Abundant rainfall means that you can find lush greenery that remains pretty much throughout the year. A holiday here is an opportunity for rejuvenation. You can get an Ayurvedic oil massage, spend a day or two on a houseboat with nothing to do but watch coconut trees pass by, or just laze around on Kovalam or Varkala beaches. Thus tourism is more experiential here, rather than being composed of superficial sightseeing options.

Kerala was named as one of the "ten paradises of the world" and "5. National Geographic Traveler magazine. Kerala is a state wedged between the Western Ghats on the eastern side and the Arabian Sea on the West, thus having a wide range of topography from high altitude mountains to golden beaches and is criss crossed by 4. The tributaries, unique backwaters, lagoons and numerous small islands provide many scenic attractions for visitors. History[edit]The most popular Hill station of Kerala - Munnar. Large parts of Kerala were not subject to direct British rule.

Malabar was a district of Madras Presidency under direct British rule, but Tiruvithamkoor (Travancore) and Kochi (Cochin) regions were autonomous kingdoms ruled by Maharajas during the period of the British rule in India, and were known for their progressive attitude which resulted in various welfare reforms, particularly in the areas of education and health care. Kerala was the place in India where European colonization first started. The Portuguese were the first to discover a direct sea route between Lisbon and Kozhikode in Kerala, and this marked the beginning of European colonisation in the country. Soon the Dutch, French, Italians and British were all lured by the wealth of spices and silk, and came with the intention of forming colonies. The defeat of the Dutch by the Travancore Army at the Battle of Colachel, and the decline of Portuguese Empire and French problems in Europe, resulted in the British gaining the full influence in country, and the annexation of the Malabar region into the British Madras Presidency. However, the Kingdoms of Cochin and Travancore remained independent with little interference from the British, and they were staunch allies.

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After the independence of India, the Kingdoms of Travancore and Cochin choose to accede into the Indian Union, and were later merged into a single State of Travancore- Cochin. With the linguistic reorganisation of States, the Malayalam- speaking regions of Malabar and Travancore- Cochin were integrated into the State of Kerala on November 1st 1. This realised a united Kerala, a dream held since the partition of the ancient Kerala Empire of Cheras in the eighth century. Today, people in Kerala live a largely traditional lifestyle, and much of the rich culture and heritage of the region is well- preserved. November 1st is celebrated as Keralappiravi (Birth of Kerala) Day (also observed as Malayalam Divasam or Malayalam Day). Climate[edit]Kerala, being very close to equator, has a tropical climate. Kerala experiences heavy rains almost throughout the year, and is one of the wettest areas on the earth.

Kerala has three distinct seasons. Summer lasts from from mid- February to mid- May. The tropical sun is really hot and temperatures can go up to 3. C in the afternoons. The monsoon is in place from mid- May until early September. The North- East Monsoon winds bring heavy showers. Mid- October to early February can be termed a mild winter in the hilly areas, which can get cool and misty.

The weather, however, remains hot and tropical on lower ground. Heavy rains occur from the last week of September until until early November, due to the retreat of the South- East monsoon. When in Kerala, carry an umbrella no matter what time of the year it is. You can be caught in a sudden shower in summer which will leave you drenched if you are unprepared. The Kerala sun coupled with high rate of humidity can be unforgiving in the summer months. The temperature averages around. C - 3. 4°C daytime, 2.

C - 2. 8°C at night in summer seasons of March, April 2. C - 2. 8°C daytime, 1. C - 2. 5°C at night for the rest of the year. Watch Online Watch Oyster Farmer Full Movie Online Film. Temperatures may drop down to 1.

C or sometimes even little below during Winter seasons (November, December) in Hilly areas of Western ghats, especially at popular hill- stations like Munnar and Wynad etc, which results a misty days and freezing nights coupled with light cold showers. However in other places, the temperatures never drop below 2. C. Recently summers have become hotter. Though the maximum temperature on summers has never risen higher than 3. C, the rising humidity has made recent summers difficult. The height of the Kerala summer is normally between mid- March and May.

Wear only light loose cotton clothes during this season. Consider a trip to hilly areas where the temperatures never exceed 2. C. Kerala experiences mild winds throughout most of the year. Thrissur Pooram, India's biggest temple festival. Religion[edit]Hinduism is the largest religion in the state.

Hinduism in Kerala is bit different to other parts of India, due to assimilation of traditional Dravidian culture, and later due to the unique practice of Marumakathyam (matrilineal system) which made the society highly matriarchal unlike patriarchal values found else where in India. This also helped the society to be highly tolerant to cross- caste/religious marriages and co- living systems. Also Kerala is the only last place in world, where ancient Hindu Vedic Tantric rites are practiced widespread. Kerala's Islam is also unique. Its believed that Islam reached shores of Kerala around 7.

AD, due to strong trading relations between Kerala and Arabia that time. This resulted in Kerala adopting highly liberal Shafi'i School of Islam like many Arab countries such as Oman and Yemen, and unlike the Hanfi school elsewhere in India. Christianity too has made a unique mark in Kerala's history. St. Thomas the Apostle came in 5.

AD and spread the message of Christ. Kerala has the largest number of churches, of which many are considered very sacred, in India.

Kerala is home for 2 Syrian Catholic churches,2 syrian orthodox churches and 1 independent church apart from several independent congregations. For thousands of years Buddhism was the most influential religion in Kerala. It was only in the 1. Watch The Missing Tube Free. Brahmanism took hold in the state and Buddhism waned.