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Kerala – A Famous Tourist Destination in Southern India |
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Kerala is often being said as the land of coconut. This is a beautiful state in southern India which has Arabian Sea on the west and the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 on the east. Whole state is rich in natural resources with beautiful mountains, hill stations, palm-fringed beaches and stretched coast line. A total of forty-four rivers run through the state facilitating vegetation and making the state most attractive for serene backwater thus promoting tourism.
Kerala is a well managed state with high literacy rate with typical culture and rich traditions. State has wealthy flora and fauna and there are many plants species that are endemic to that region. Kerala is also a preferred destination for Ayurveda (herbal) health treatment in India.
The other name for Kerala is God’s own Place where peace and tranquility persists in real with each place you visit. It has many forts of historic interest, contemporary health care centers, wildlife sanctuaries, temples and museums at a considerable distance to each other.
Palms are abundant in Kerala and hence its tall trees with large leaves serve as a perfect shade to the people from sunlight. It is a place much acclaimed for its typical south Indian dishes called sambhar, dosa and idli prepared with rice flour, imli (tamarind), coconut in combination with the other ingredients.
Kerala is easily accessible by both roadways and airways and best time to visit the place is between August to March while April to August is considered best time for Ayurvedic treatment. While touring Kerala, you can visit kovalam beach which is considered to be the best in India, Vembanad Lake the largest backwater stretch, Ashtamudi Lake literally having eight arms that covers major portion of Kollam district.
Ashtamudi Lake
Kerala is known for network of lakes, canals and estuaries of forty-four river whose water decants into Arabian Sea from Western Ghats. Among the lakes in Kerala backwaters, the second largest is the Ashtamudi Lake.
Vembanad Lake
Located at a distance of 15 Kms from Kottayam District in Kerala, Vembanad Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Asia. With lush green surroundings and flourished vegetation, it is a famous picnic destination for local people as well as to foreigners.
Kovalam - Famous Beach in Kerala
Kovalam beach which is a famous beach in Malabar Coast of Kerala is named after the nearby village Kovalam. Kovalam meaning the grove of coconut tree is indeed a right name for the place since there are plenty of coconut groves and its palm-fringed beaches give a perfect idea of relaxation to visiting tourists.
Cinema Halls in Kerala
People in Kerala have incessant love towards film hence the city possess rich film culture. Trivandrum has large number of cinema halls, many of them are A-class halls with optimum level of comfort and enjoyment.
Most popular films favored by the masses in Kerala are Malayalam films. Such films greatly symbolize their culture and exhibit real social values. In order to promote and enhance its popularity in the state, Kerala State film Development Corporation was established in 1975. Another event called the International Film Festival of Kerala is annually held during the month of November and the event is considered one of the most important events in India.
Details of Cinema Halls in Trivandrum:
- Galaxy
Address: Azad Road, Chullickal
Phone : 0484-2226675
- Kanoos Movies
Address: Ravipuram, Ernakulam.
Phone: 0484-2357330
- Mymoon
Address: Chittoor Road, Ernakulam
Phone: 0484-2351986
- Shenoys
Address: M.G.Road, Ernakulam
Phone: 0484-2353233
- Jayalakshmi
Address: Palluruthy
Phone: 0484-2231355
- Pratheeksha Talkies
Address: Palluruthy
Phone: 0484-2231563
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