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		Kerala is located on the southwestern tip of India with the Arabian Sea on the west and the Western Chats towering 500-2700m on the east. The State is divided into three regions- the coastal lowlands, the fertile midlands and the highlands. Endless backwaters and the deltas of forty-four rivers network the lowlands of Kerala. The midlands are rich with cashew, coconut, areca nut, tapioca, banana, rice, ginger, pepper, sugarcane and vegetable plantations. The forested highlands abound in tea, coffee, rubber and spice plantations and wildlife reserves. A hundred percent literate people. World-class health care system. India’s lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates. The highest physical quality of life in India. Peaceful and pristine, Kerala is also India’s cleanest state. For administrative purposes, the state of Kerala is divided into fourteen districts. Most of these districts offer all the tourism products typical of the State.
		Location - India Area - 38,863sq.km Capital - Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) Language - Malayalam, English is widely spoken Religion - Hinduism, Christianity, Islam Time - GMT + 5:30 Currency - Indian Rupee Climate - Tropical Summer - Feb – May (24-33⁰C) Monsoon - Jan – Sep ( 22-28⁰C) Winter - Oct – Jan ( 22- 32⁰C)

						Thekkedy is an enchanting plantation town, hill stations & wild life center is located in central Kerala. Hill slopes & valleys reddebt with the aroma of ripening spices. The cool gentle breezes laden with enlivening energizing idours caress tired nerves. You feel renewed rejuvenated. The atmosphere, rich with oxygen is a pleasant and welcome antidote to the weariness of hectic city life. This is how life ought to be…..the ideal……..the idyllic…the sacred gift of mother nature. You could discover the exotic flora & fauna of this tropical forest. Herds of Asiatic elephants are perhaps the most memorable pictures you would carry from here. You could also watch bison, bear, deer & even tiger. Add to these rare & spectacular birds. In the very lap of nature, savour the seree pleasures its offer. Take in the beauty of the beasts as they quench their thirst from the lake.

		How green is the Valley ? Munnar is situated at the confluence of three-mountain streams- Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, Kundala. 1600m above sea level, this hill station were the summer resort of the erstwhile British Govt. in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular hill station. Among the exotic flora foumd in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower, which bathes the hills in blue once every twelve years, would bloom next in 2006. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India. Anamudi, which towers over 2965m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking. Munnar with its impeccable beauty has become the most sought after destination for holiday. Munnar is the erstwhile ‘summer capital of the British’. It is the luxuriant gift of nature to the Western Ghats, the eastern border of Kerala. 5000 ft above sea level.
						Dense Forests wild life sanctuaries abound in animals like elephant and Nilgiri langurs. Traditions of British Tea plantations town are still preserved in this heavenly & unspoilt hill station. Munnar consists of vast sloping areas of tea, coffee & cardamom plantations giving it asimplistic & smooth appearance. The idea of holidaying in Munnar with its picture book towns & winding lanes comes like a shot to the itinerant person & it is a cool retreat & and antidote to a stress filled & hectic urban life. Munnar is a fascinating Four-hour drive from Kochi International Airport along an undulating road which offers you scenic views of clouds caressed valleys & tinkling creeks winding their way down to the plains & rich bio-diversity teeming with flora & fauna.

		MATTUPETTY: (32 Km from Munnar) Situated at a height of 1700m, Mattupetty is famous for its highly specialized dairy farm- the Indo Swiss Live stock Project. Over a 100 Varieties of high yielding cattle are reared here. Visitors are allowed to three of the eleven cattle shed at the firm. Visiting time 9 am to 11 am and 2pm to 3.30pm. The Mattuprtty Lake and Dam, just a short distance from the firm, is a very beautiful picnic spot. The sprawling Kundala tea plantation and the Kundala Lake are the other attractions in the vicinity.
		RAJAMALA AND THE NILGIRI TAHR: (1 7Km from Munnar) The Natural habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr, Rajamlala is 2695m above sea level. Half the world population of this rare mountain goat, which is fast becoming extinct, is found here. The Nilgiri Tahrs are today reduced to small herds, found in the Eravikulam – Rajamala Region. Entry fee to the Eravikulam national Park.

						A lazy longitude On the south coast Kerala Quite, musical atmosphere Beaches all around, beckoning waves Water, warmly inviting Lovely Stretches of sand. Green Thatch of coconut palms as backdrops Radiant sun above And glowing faces below.
		Kovalam is one of the most beautiful beaches of India. The sandy beach with four lovely bays stretches for miles. The backdrops of lush tropical, green palm trees set against long sandy beaches and alluring blue sea is breathtaking combination.
		*Sight Seeing in Trivandrum Covers- (In case paxs are staying in Trivandrum City)*
		PADMANABHA SWAMI TEMPLE This temple, build by Raja Marthanda Varma in 1733 A.D. is a fine specimen of some Indian architecture. Load Vishnu reclines here on Anantha serpent. The magnificent temple towers rises in seven stores against the reflecting pool in front. VELI LAGOON The Veli Tourist Village with the beautiful placid lagoon displays the grandeur and splendor of nature as its zenith. Veli has a wide range aqua sports facilities including a hovercraft. NAPIER MUSEUM Is a striking building with unique architectural design? And is also splendid collection of natural history specimen, which includes valuable mythology and art.




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