Kaleidoscope
The very name Kerala literally translated means ‘The land of Coconuts’. Kerala’s terrain is covered with coconut palms from one end to the other. The state is a dazzling vision in green with its coconut groves, tropical forests, mangrove forests et al. The amazing green canopy that cover the entire state and the temperate climate makes Kerala one of the most sought after destinations in India. This small state is abundant in shola forests, eco hotspots, sandalwood forests, evergreen forests, dense mangroves, deciduous forests, reserve forests and grasslands which support a large diversity of flora and fauna. Kerala is also famous for the exotic spices and fruits cultivated in the state. Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, Vanilla, Cardamom, Rubber, Pepper et cetera are cultivated extensively in the High Ranges. Kerala is truly a land painted in green.
Kerala is famous for its beautiful backwater system. There is a labyrinthine network of backwater system covering Kasargod, Kozhikkode, Malappuram, Kochi, Trivandrum, Kollam, Kumarakom, Kottayam, Kuttanad and Aleppey. It covers 1500 km of canals with 38 rivers and 5 lakes, from one end of the state to the other. A cruise along the palm fringed emerald backwaters of Kerala in a houseboat is a must-try to make your holiday experience a truly indelible one.