KERALA , PARADISE NOT LOST - YET!
Kerala- in spite of its politicians- is a superb place to visit and unwind yourselves.
This verdant little strip of land (popularly known as 'God's own country'), on the southernmost tip of India, stretches along the Arabian sea coast and is separated from the rest of the sub-continent by the steep Western Ghats.
With the Arabian Sea sprawling in the west, the Western Ghats towering in the east, networked by more than forty rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. Its assets as a tourism attraction can broadly be listed as
* A moderate climate * Long shoreline with serene beaches * Peaceful stretches of emerald backwaters * Lush hill stations and enchanting wildlife * Sprawling plantations and paddy fields * Colourful festivals * Exotic cuisine * Ayurvedic health care
It is really incredible how such a small strip of land can contain so many exotic ingredients. Maybe it was the allure of the spices or the sheer magnetism of the land that attracted the Phoenecians, Romans, Chinese, Arabs and the British to its shores.The footprints of these immigrants can still be felt in Kerala's architectural scenario - the Portuguese Forts, Dutch Palaces, British Bungalows...it is a pretty long list.
While Kerala has always been willing to imbibe anything new, it has also managed to maintain its customs and traditions to a surprising degree of perfection. Here, you can see living examples of religious rapport, with churches, masjids and temples standing shoulder to shoulder.
National Geographic has hailed Kerala as 'one of the ten paradises of the world'.
Kerala also boasts of
* India's most advanced society * A hundred percent literate people * World-class health care systems * India's lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates
Peaceful and pristine, Kerala is also India's cleanest State.
However, the aim of this website is not just to promote Kerala in tourism circles. It also aims to highlight the problem areas threatening the very future of this little state. A tendency to politicise any issue, over-exploitation of natural resources, a distinct lack of civic sense, pollution..... these are only some of the causes for concern. If Kerala is to recover its lost grandeur, now is the time to act!
Kerala's achievements, its famous children, significant current issues...all these, and much more, will also be discussed here under various heads. So, keep in touch with fascinating little Kerala here - at this very site!
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posted by Vicky @ 9:09 PM
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