Destination Kerala
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Kerala
Kerala is situated on the southwestern tip of the Indian mainland on the Arabian Sea. Kerala is surrounded by the Arabian Sea on the west, Karnataka on the north and Tamil Nadu on the east. Geographically the state can be divided into hills, valleys, plains and coastal area.
The hills of Kerala spreads over the Western Ghat from Ponmudi in the south to Munnar in the centre and Sultan’ s Bathery in the north. There is heavy rainfall in this region during the months between May and November. In the coastal area of this state are situated world famous backwaters that is the main attraction of Kerala.
Places of Attraction The entire state of Kerala is a tourist destination and at every corner of this state. Backwaters, historical structures, culture, wildlife, and natural beauty, the state has all these and more.
The major tourist destinations in the state include Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kovalam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Munnar, Palakkad, Alappuzha, Kollam, Kannur, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Sabrimalai etc.
Fairs & Festivals Onam is a time for sports and festivities and in Keralawhere one third of the area is low lying, covered with canals, lakes, and backwaters-the people take to their boats and country crafts to celebrate. Colourful aquatic festivals are organized along the sacred rive Pampa. Depending on the positioning of the stars and the moon, the festival is held at the end of August or beginning of September.
Christmas is another festival that is celebrated with much vigour and enthusiasm in the state. Other important festivals of the state are Eid, Muharram, and other festivals that are traditionally celebrated all over the country.
04 | Travelnjoy | January 2017