2. A trip to Kerala wouldn't be complete without a trip along the Kerala backwaters on a
houseboat. The lush green palm-fringed landscape, diverse wildlife, and houses and
villages that line the backwaters make a journey along these waterways seem like a
journey through another world. It's one of the most tranquil things you can do. The
Kerala backwaters are a memorable backdrop for a romantic Kerala getaway as well.
KERALA HOUSEBOATS
CRUISE THE BACKWATERS ON A HOUSEBOAT
Backwater Regions
Valiyaparamba Kasargod, Chithari Island Kasargod, Canoly Canal Kozhikode, Kumarakam Kottayam,
Kuttanad Alapuzha, Paravur Kollam, Thiruvallam Thiruvanthapuram
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3. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha,
Nallathanni and Kundala. 1,600 m above sea level.. Sprawling tea plantations,
picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort
town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the
Neelakurinji.
Travel Options in and around Munnar
Eravikulam National Park
Anamudi Peak
Mattupetty
Pallivasal
Tea Museum
Chinnakanal & Anayirangal
HILL STATIONS
MUNNAR IN EDUKKI
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4. Home to fascinating legends, mysterious mountain caves, hidden treasures,
aborigine tribes, treehouses, jungle trails and exotic wild life, this little known
district of Kerala is the perfect setting for a hundred great adventures.
Dominated by the Western Ghats, one of the world's last surviving tracts of
tropical biodiversity, Wayanad's terrain is characterised by extensive streches
of wilderness.
Being traditionally more or less isolated from the rest of kerala, the region has
distinctive character all it's own. Accessible only by road from other parts of
kerala, and the neighbouring states of Karnataka and Tamilnadu, wayanad is
the perfect family gate way.
HILL STATIONS
WAYANAD
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5. HILL STATIONS
GAVI IN PATHANAMTHITTA
Gavi is an eco-tourist spot in
Kerala which has widely
become popular after 'Alistair
International' the world
acclaimed tourism major
listed it among the leading
eco-tourism centres and one
of the must-see places in
India. A must visit place for
all nature lovers as Gavi is
preserved in its natural
scenic beauty untainted by
the mighty hands of
modernity.
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6. PERFORMING ART
KATHAKALI
Kathakali is a stylized
classical Indian
dance-drama noted
for the attractive
make-up of
characters, elaborate
costumes, detailed
gestures and well-defined
body
movements presented
in tune with the anchor
playback music and
complementary
percussion.
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7. The sinuous dance of
the enchantress, this is
a distinctive classical
dance form of Kerala.
Slow, graceful, swaying
movements of the body
and limbs and highly
emotive eye and hand
gestures are unique to
this dance form. The
simple, elegant gold-filigreed
dress, in pure
white or ivory, is akin to
the traditional attire of
the women of Kerala.
PERFORMING ART
MOHINIYATTAM
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8. Theyyam – the ritualistic
performance, which can be
described as the most
visible, spectacular art form
of Malabar (Northern part of
Kerala), associated with
myths and legends. Theyyam
can also be described as a
form of worship consisting of
rituals, colorful costumes and
divine dance through which
the gods are appeased and
honoured.
RITUAL ART
THEYYAM
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9. MARTIAL ART
KALARIPAYAT
Kalaripayattu the
martial art form of
Kerala is regarded as
the oldest and most
scientific of its kind in
the world. Training in
combat is given at the
Kalari. Kalaripayattu
training aims at the
ultimate co-ordination
of the mind and body.
The traditional training
in a kalari includes
specialisation in
indigenous medical
practice too. Kalaris
are also centers of
religious worship.
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10. KERALA BEACHES
KOVALAM
Kovalam is a beach town by
the Arabian Sea in
Thiruvananthapuram city,
Kerala, India, located
around 16 km from the city
center.Kovalam means a
grove of coconut trees and
true to its name the village
offers an endless sight of
coconut trees.Kovalam has
three beaches separated by
rocky outcroppings in its 17
km coastline, the three
together form the famous
crescent of the Kovalam
beach
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11. SPECIALITIES
YOGA
Yoga are the physical,
mental, and spiritual
practices or disciplines that
aim to transform body and
mind. The ultimate goal of
Yoga is moksha (liberation)
though the exact definition
of what form this takes
depends on the
philosophical or theological
system with which it is
conjugated. Contact us to
meet the best yoga learning
centre in Kannur/Kasargod
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12. Ayurveda is the ancient
Indian Health Science
developed through centuries’
long research works of
sages, who were eminent
scholars. Though the term
"Ayurveda" denotes 'the
knowledge of life', it is not
only the system to cure
diseases but also a method
to achieve "Perfect Health". It
provides the ways to improve
the quality of life both
physical and mental and
helps to attain the bliss of
real life. Contact us for
authentic yoga treatment.
SPECIALITIES
AYURVEDA
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13. Onam is a Hindu festival celebrated by the people of Kerala,
India. It is also the state festival of Kerala with State holidays
on 4 days mostly falls in August or September every year.
FESTIVALS
ONAM
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15. FESTIVALS
PULIKALI
Puli Kali is a colorful recreational folk art from the state of Kerala. It is performed by
trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam, an annual harvest
festival, celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Kerala, specially in Trissur district.
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