Kerala :- God's Own country

Kerala was historically known as Keralam and it is located in South India on the Malabar Coast. Kerala has been a major source of exporter in spice since the very beginning. This beautiful state has the lowest population growth in India. The culture here is very deeply rooted and rich and also boasts of Aryan and Dravidian cultures.  The coastline here extends up to around 600 Kilometers. Kerala is supposedly one of those tourist destinations which everyone wants to visit at least once in their lifetime with the rich natural diversity, food and beautiful backwaters.

According to the Hindu Mythology, Lord Parsurama who was an Avatar of Vishnu once threw his axe from Kanyakumari towards the north and thus a land arose from the ocean which is now known as Kerala. This story literally makes Kerala “God’s own country”.

Religious variety still exists in kerala as sabrimala , St.Francies church and kottayam admires religious values. 

Kerala is gifted with some of the best flora and fauna. There are several beaches which adds value to the nature and tourism . Kovalam beach , desnse forests of Nimabur and Periyar.

Munnar is a hill station in western Ghats mountain range. It is famous for its beautiful tea plantations as far as one can see. It is soothing to the eyes and perfect place for best photographs. Munnar is also famous for its medicinal herbs, elephants, rivers and lakes. Various rides such as elephant riding,  speed boat rides along with one of the best spices are available there. 

Land in kerala is rich in minerals so there are many agricultural productions happens . Majorly tea farming is at the top most.

Few of the below images shows what it means to be in Gods own country.

Food

Resorts 

Beach 

There are various exotic species of plants that grow in the soil of Kerala. The main vegetation that grows here is Paddy, Coconut, Rubber, Banana, Tea, Coffee and many more. The land here is so fertile that spices like Pepper, Cardamom, Clove, Ginger grow here. You can visit one of the many spice gardens and know more about the richness of the land.

Kerala is also known for some sports events. One of the most famous sports in Kerala is the Snake boat race. It is held in August or September every year. It is so thrilling to see 100 rovers row a 130 feet long snake boat in sync. If you are looking forward to indulging in some adrenaline rush yourself, you can always opt for paragliding or parasailing or go on treks.

God’s painted this land with all sorts of colors and with all the diligent time and efforts. It indeed is “God’s Own Country”.