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 .
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