Kerala Final

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KERALA-GOD¶S OWN

COUNTRY



KERALA ( MALAYALAM:,

PRONOUNCED [K RAAM] ISA STATE IN THE SOUTH-

WESTERN PART OF INDIA.IT WAS CREATED ON 1

NOVEMBER 1956, WITH THE PASSING OF THE STATES

REORGANIZATION ACT BRINGING TOGETHER THE

AREAS WHERE MALAYALAM IS THE

DOMINANT LANGUAGE.



THE STATE HAS AN AREA OF 38,863 KM2 AND IS

BORDERED BY KARNATAKA TO THE NORTH,

TAMIL NADU TO THE SOUTH AND THE EAST AND

THE LAKSHADWEEP SEA TOWARDS THE WEST.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM IS THE CAPITAL AND

LARGEST CITY OF KERALA. KOCHI ANDKOZHIKODE ARE OTHER MAJOR CITIES.

FROM AS EARLY AS 3000 BC, KERALA HAD

ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS THE MAJOR SPICE

TRADE CENTRE OF THE WORLD.



TKERALA IS A POPULAR TOURIST DESTINATION

FAMOUS FOR ITSBACKWATERS,

AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS AND

TROPICAL GREENERY.

KERALA HAS A HIGHER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

INDEX THAN ALL OTHER STATES IN INDIA. THE

STATE HAS A LITERACY RATE OF 90.92

PERCENT, THE HIGHEST IN INDIA.



Kerala experiences the humid equatorial tropic climate.

Geographically, Kerala can be divided into three climatically

distinct regions: the eastern highlands (rugged and cool

mountainous terrain), the central midlands (rolling hills), and thewestern lowlands (coastal plains).

With 120±140 rainy days per year, Kerala has a wet and maritime

tropical climate influenced by the seasonal heavy rains of the

southwest summer monsoon.

In eastern Kerala, a drier tropical wet and dry climate prevails.

Kerala's rainfall averages 3,107 mm annually. Some of Kerala's

drier lowland regions average only 1,250 mm; the mountains of eastern Idukki district receive more than 5,000 mm of orographic

precipitation, the highest in the state.

During summer, Kerala is prone to gale force winds, storm surges,

cyclone-related torrential downpours, occasional droughts, and rises in



CULTURE



TOURISM



BEACHES

KOVALAM

CHERAI

VARKALA

MUZAHAPPILANGAD

KAPPAD

BEKAL



MUNNAR



Tourism

Kerala, situated on the lush and tropical Malabar Coast, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Named as one of the "ten paradises of the world" and "50places of a lifetime" by the National Geographic Traveler magazine, Kerala isespecially known for its ecotourism initiatives. Its unique culture and traditions,coupled with its varied demographics, has made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Growing at a rate of 13.31%, the state's tourismindustry is a major contributor to the state's economy.

Popular attractions in the state include the beaches at Kovalam, Cherai, Varkala,Kappad, Muzhappilangad and Bekal; the hill stations of Munnar , Nelliampathi, Ponmudiand Wayanad; and national parks and wildlife sanctuaries at Periyar and EravikulamNational Park. The "backwaters" region, which comprises an extensive network of interlocking rivers, lakes, and canals that centre on Alleppey, Kollam, Kumarakom,and Punnamada (where the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race is held in August), alsosee heavy tourist traffic. Heritage sites, such as the Padmanabhapuram Palace andthe Mattancherry Palace, are also visited. Cities such as Kochi andThiruvananthapuram are popular centres for their shopping and traditional theatricalperformances. During early summer, the Thrissur Pooram is conducted, attracting

foreign tourists who are largely drawn by the festival's elephants and celebrants. Themain pilgrim tourist spots of Kerala are Sabarimala Temple, Chettikulangara Temple,Vadakumnathan Temple, Guruvayoor Temple, Malayattor Church and ParumalaChurch.



THRISSUR POORAM



CUISINE OF KERALA



TAJ HOTEL IN COCHIN



T SITUATED ON WILLINGDONISLAND WITH A

MAGNIFICENT VIEW OF COCHIN HARBOUR, THE TAJ MALABAR COMBINES OLD-

WORLD ELEGANCE WITH MODERN DAY

CONVENIENCE. IN ITSHERITAGE WING, BUILT IN

1935, GRACEFUL VICTORIAN INTERIORS

APTLY REFLECT THE INHERENT BEAUTY OF

COCHIN. ITS TOWER WINGHOUSES NEWLY

RENOVATED GUESTROOM

SUITES, EACH A DELICATE MIX OF THE CLASSIC WITH

THE CONTEMPORARY .

T FACILITIES AND SERVICES BUSINESS

SERVICES:COPIER

LAPTOP COMPUTERS ONHIRE

MOBILE PHONES ON HIRE

LEISURE SERVICES:BABYSITTING

BEAUTY PARLOUR/HAIR SALON

CAR HIRE



TAJ HOTEL IN KOVALAM



DETAILS FACILITIES AND SERVICES

LOCATED ON ONE OF INDIAS MOST

POPULAR BEACHES, KOVALAM,

THE PROPERTY IS SPREADACROSS 10 ACRES OF LAND,OFFERING A BREATHTAKING

VIEW OF THE BACKWATER,LUSH LANDSCAPES, COCONUT

PALMS, AND UNSPOILED

BEACHES. WITH ITS EXOTIC TROPICAL BEAUTY ANDRELAXING HOSPITALITY, THIS

GETAWAY IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO ENJOY RELAXATION

AND REJUVENATION OF THE MIND, BODY, AND SOUL. GREENCOVE RESORT IS LOCATED JUST

12 KM FROM TRIVANDRUM

AIRPORT AND 14 KM FROM THE STATION.

BUSINESS SERVICES:COLOUR COPIER

LAPTOP COMPUTERS ON HIRE

MOBILE PHONES ON HIRE



CAR HIRE SERVICE



TAJ HOTEL IN

KUMARAKOM



DETAILS : AZURE

BACKWATERS,

SWAYING PALMS, AND

FLOATINGHOUSEBOATS. THESE

ARE A FEW OF THE

THINGS THAT INSPIRED

ENGLISH MISSIONARY

HENRY BAKER, IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY,

TO ACQUIRE LAND ON

THE BANKS OF

VEMBANAD LAKE.

TODAY, IT IS KNOWN AS

THE TAJ GARDEN

RETREAT,

KUMARAKOM.

FACILITIES AND SERVICESBUSINESS

SERVICES:BROADBAND

INTERNET ACCESSCOLOR COPIER

MULTIMEDIACOMPUTERS

LEISURE

SERVICES:BABYSITTING

CAR HIRE SERVICE CURRENCY

EXCHANGE



TAJ HOTEL IN TRIVANDUM



DETAILS:

CENTRALLY LOCATED IN

THE HEART OF THE

CAPITAL CITY OF

KERALA, TAJ RESIDENCY,

TRIVANDRUM IS 10KMSFROM THE AIRPORT AND

1.5 KMS FROM THE

RAILWAY STATION.

CONTEMPORARY &INTERNATIONALLY

STYLED INTERIORS,

INFUSED WITH LOCAL DECORATIVE ELEMENTS

AND MODERN INDIAN ART DEFINE THE INTERIORS AT

THE TAJ RESIDENCY.

UNIQUE ARCHITECTURAL

FINISHES SUCH AS THE

CURVED TEXTURED GLASSPANELS, AND EMBOSSED

LEATHER COLUMNS

CREATE A POSH AND

SOPHISTICATED FEEL.

FACILITIES AND SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES:

COLOUR COPIER SPIRAL/COMB

BINDERSLAMINATION



(OPENING INDECEMBER 2008)

CAR HIRE SERVICE



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