Kerala, the God's Own Country welcomes you to the mesmerizing beauty of the verdant land strip along Arabian coast of India. Season after season, the paradise offers you an exhilarating experience. Kerala is an enchantingly beautiful, emerald green sliver of land, flanked by the Western Ghats on one side, the Arabian Sea on the other, and strewn with rivers, lagoons, backwaters and rich vegetation in between.

For the tourist, Kerala offers Nature on a platter the Sandy beaches of Kovalam, the blue Lagoons at Veli, the Hill stations of Ponmudi and Munnar, the backwaters of Quilon and Allepppey, the greenland plantations in the highranges, the wildlife, the high mountain peaks, picturesque valleys, the magnificent forts and intricately decorated temples - Whatever one can ask for. All of which offer you a unique experience. And what's more, every one of these charming destinations is only a two hour drive from the other. A singular advantage, which no other destination offers. Kerala is a green strip of land, in the South West corner of Indian peninsula. It has only 1.1 8 per cent of the total area of the country but houses 3.43% of the the country's population. Experience the healing touch of this ancient medical science, in the most serene ambiences. And relax, recoup and rejuvenate yourself. Enjoy your vacation with sun, sand, surf and swaying palms. Welcome to the bewitching beaches of Kerala. Rediscover the untainted beauty of nature in God's Own Country. Redefine the meaning of vacation itself with Ayurveda Holidays.

Sail across the meandering backwaters at your own pace in a traditional houseboat. And experience the spicy, savory Kerala cuisine onboard. Surely an experience that can make you drool in either way. Experience the uniqueness of Natya in Kathakali. Get yourself immersed in the Lasya Bhava in Mohiniyattom. For the lovers of Art and Culture Kerala offers much more. Discover the cultural heritage of Kerala, and experience it truly. An audio-visual colourful extravaganza, the performing arts of Kerala have cast a magic spell on travellers from time immemorial.

Kerala - Backwaters
900 kms. of dappled, green waters. Fringes of dense tropical greenery. Clear skies shimmering through coconut canopies. Kerala is a labyrinth of lazily meandering backwaters. Sprinkled with traditional houseboats, country crafts, rural lifestyles and Tranquility. It's an intricate network of innumerable lagoons, lakes, canals, estuaries and the deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine waterworld is navigable. The largest backwater stretch in Kerala is the Vembanad lake which flows through three districts and opens out into the sea at the Kochi port.

Backwaters are the accumulation of Sea Water at the sea beach during the to-fro motion of sea-waves in the form of lagoons, esturies etc. Today, Kerala Backwaters has become the most exciting tourist spot in India.

The Ashtamudi Lake (literally, having eight arms), which covers a major portion of Kollam district in the south, is the second largest and is considered the gateway to the backwaters.

The Ketturvallom
Showcasing a unique heritage The kettuvalloms (houseboats) of Kerala are giant country crafts, measuring up to 80 feet in length. It took great skill and meticulousness to construct these giants by tying huge planks of jack wood together, without the use of a single nail.

Today, these goods carriers have been adapted to make the most exciting tourism product in India, the luxurious furnished houseboat. A kettuvallom usually has one or two bath attached bedrooms, an open lounge, deck, kitchenette and a crew comprising ozarsmen, a cook and guide.

The State is blessed with beautiful beaches and back waters, which are the most important tourist attraction of Kerala. The State has about 550 km. long coastline studded with world's best string of beaches. Along the coastal plains is a vast network of lagoons, lakes, rivers and canals, which provide excellent facilities of inland navigation.