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As a tourist destination, Kerala has a lot to offr beaches, hill stations, wildlife sanctuaries, backwaters, culture, heritage and experiences which never fail to thrill all who enter her portals.

Kerala this enchanting land at the southern most tip of India, has one of the most romantic land scrapes in the world. Nature is eternally fresh here .This narrow strip of land with the sublime height of Sahyadri mountains on one side and the awe-inspiring ocean on the other, is any sightseers dream come true. Kerala, Known the world over as God's Own Country, is a land of myriad pleasure and tranquility with her fascinating land scrapes and splendid beaches. People from all walks of life ,of all hues ,throng this place ,for here, they find nature at its best-unspoilt unexplored. Truly Gods Own Country.

Kerala is a small state tucked away in the southern most corner of India .The area is 38,864,which is 1.03 percent of India's total Kerala has 3.43 percent of the total population of the country area.

Kerala experiences a moderate climate throughout the year .In the hilly regions it is quite cold but it is warmer in the plain sand along the sea cost. Two monsoons visit Kerala, bringing plenty of rain.The South West monsoon starts May – Jun and continues unto July – August .The north east monsoon is from August-September to October-November. From March to June, it is warm and humid.

Kerala has a distinctive cuisine, very unusual and different from the rest of India. The typical keralite loves his rice, especially the rich, unpolished brown variety called chembavu.Kerala is noted for a variety of pancakes and steamed rice cakes made from rice.

Boat Races of Kerala

Another, unparalleled attraction of God's Own Country. Another great event as important as the land's ethos as the elephant pageant. A sport that signifies the excellent team spirit, integration and amity of the people of this backwater country. An occasions of great excitement that is a reflection of a vibrant people.

The snake boat races of Kerala. Magnificent fiestas that brings alive the tranquil backwaters. Snake boat races are held in connection with Onam, the harvest festival in August/September. Scores of long snake boats and other smaller crafts participate in these events. The largest team sport in the world, the snake boat races are preceded by colourful water parades.

Usually, a snake boat is manned by four helmsmen, 25 singers and 100-125 oarsmen, who row in unison to the fast rhythm of vanchipattu (song of the boatman). Thousands of people crowd the water's edge to cheer the huge black crafts as they slice through the waters to a spectacular finish. The oldest of these events have curious legends and myths attached to their origin. Myths closely linked to the rustic people and their beliefs.