Kerala
Kerala is the Emerald Land, a narrow fertile coastal strip between the high ranges of the western ghats and the Arabian Sea. Endowed generously by nature, this tropical paradise boasts of as many as forty four rivers, lakes, virgin forests, backwaters, lagoons and some spectacular stretches of beaches. When the south-west monsoon breaks over Kerala in all its fury, the highlands are coverd by mist and present a breathtakingly beautiful view of the sea, rubber,and coffee estates. Swaying enticingly in the gentle breeze are the pepper creepers which have all through history brought sea traders and fame to this legendary land. Main laungage spoken here is Malayalam and main ocupation is agriculture

Tiruvanandapuram is the capital of Kerala and is a sea-side city built on seven hills. It was also the capital of the erstwhile Travancore state under the reign of Raja Marthanda Varma and has retained its magical ambience. The city is at its best during the annual festivals held in the Padmanabhaswamy temple in the month of March/April and also in Sep/Oct.

Sight Seeing
Padmanabhapuram Palace is at a distance of 55 kms south of Tiruvanandapuram but is now a part of Tamil Nadu. The palace set amidst a wildly beautiful locale is the epitome of the Kerala style of architecture. This was the seat of the erstwhile Travancore Maharajahs and contains many old relics of historical and artistic value including some murals. But what strikes the eye is the aesthetic use of wood and black polished floors. The Council chamber, the Dance hall and the corridors fascinate the visitors.

Other important Places to visit:
Napier Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Zoological Gardens, Kovalam, Aruvikara,

Important outstation Visits:
Dutch Palace,Mattancherry, Alwaye, Trichur, Malampuzha Dam, Guruvayoor, Cochin.

Tourist Information:
Kerala State Tourism Development
Corporation Ltd
Mascot Square
Tiruvananthapuram-695 001

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