Kerala Information and Tourist Places
Kerala is one of the smallest states in the Indian union, located in southwestern India. Neighboring states include Karnataka to the north and Tamil Nadu to the south and east to the west is the Arabian Sea. The principal spoken language is Malayalam. Kerala is uniquely dependent on remittances from a large Malayali expatriate community based mainly in the Persian Gulf countries. Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala.
Kerala has been describes “as the favorite child of nature.” Like Kashmir in the north, Kerala in the south is famous for its breath-taking natural beauty.
Accommodation:
hotels are available in Kerala. Kerala is the living heaven on Earth. There are hotels and accommodation hearths in every nook and cranny of this Southern state of India.Kerala Hotels range from luxury, heritage hotels to budget. All types of facilities are available in Kerala hotels.
Tourist attritions:
Thiruvananthapuram: Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland. The city is the state capital and houses many central and state government offices, organizations and companies. It is the most beautiful part of tropical India with evergreen forests.
Kochi: Kochi is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. The city is one of the principal seaports of the country and is located in the district of Ernakulam. The largest urban agglomeration in Kerala and the second largest city in Kerala after the capital. Kochi is the commercial hub of Kerala, and one of the fastest growing second-tier metros in India.
Kayamkulam:Kayamkulam is a city and a municipality in Alappuzha district of the Indian state of Kerala. It is an ancient maritime trading centre and is almost equidistant from Alappuzha town and Kollam. The town is an important township located on the backwaters of Kerala. One of the largest power plants in Kerala, run by the National Thermal Power Corporation, is located in Kayamkulam.
Kozhikode: Kozhikode is a city in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It is the third largest city in Kerala and the headquarters of Kozhikode district. Kozhikode was once the capital of an independent kingdom, and later of the erstwhile Malabar District.
Munnar: Munnar is a small hill station set amongst the Kannan Devan hills. It is famous for its lush green surroundings, lakes, reservoirs, forests, and tea estates. The quiet environs of Munnar attract the traveler to relax in the lap of Mother Nature. Munnar is one of the highest tea estates in the world.
Food items:
Kerala cuisine is a combination of Vegetables, meats and seafood flavoured with a variety of spices. The Kerala is known as the “Land of Spices”. Even the Kerala cuisine is known for its spicy and hot foods. Traditionally, in Kerala food is served on a banana leaf. The local Kerala food includes a lot of coconut as that is grown aplenty in the coastal areas. Grated coconut is included in virtually every dish. Coconut milk is used to make the gravies and lends a sweet tinge to the cooking.
The oil used for cooking also is mainly coconut or vegetable oil. Rice that grows well in this fertile soil is the staple food. The average Malayali is very liberal in his use of spices. The commonly used spices are green chillies, cumin, coriander, clove, cinnamon, cardamom and dried red chillies. Curry and coriander leaves added fresh provide a subtle yet irresistible flavor. Smaller varieties of fish are dried, salted and pickled. They may or may not be fried before consumption. Sardines and Mackerel are the everyday fish.
Shopping:
Shopping in Kerala is as exciting as touring the mystical place. Kerala is famous for its local crafts and you will find a traditional touch in each and every craft item in Kerala. Kerala is famous for gold and every road in Kerala’s major cities will have a huge jewellery shop. It is an unforgettable experience to shop for those small traditional items in Kerala. The most famous shopping centers in Kerala are in Trivandrum on the M.G. Road. Kerala is famous for its variety in saris and travelers can find some really good colors and designs here.