Snake Boat Races in Kerala

The snake boat races in Kerala are the outstanding events that brings alive the calm backwaters. Snake boat races are held in connection with Onam, the harvest festival in August-September.
Snake boat race is the largest team sport in the world and lead by colourful water parades. Thousands of people gather at lakes to cheer the huge black crafts as they slice through the waters to a spectacular finish. One of the oldest and most popular boat races in Kerala is Champakulam Moolam Boat Race which is connected to Sree Krishna Temple at Ambalappuzha. This race is conducted on Champakulam Lake on the moolam day of Midhunam, the Malayalam month.
Some of the boat races held during the months of August–September areRajiv Gandhi Boat Race, ATDC Boat Race, Neerettupuram Boat Race, Kumarakom Arpookara Vanitha Jalamela, Karuvatta Boat Race, Thazhathangadi Boat Race, Kottayam Mahatma Boat Race and Kumaranasan Smaraka Jalotsavam. Indira Gandhi Boat Race is held on the Ernakulam Lake during the Cochin Carnival in December last week.

BEAUTIFUL HILL STATION

"A heaven of peace and serenity" – is the idyllic honeymoon destination in the God’s Own Country – Kerala, India. This beautiful city of Munnar is situated at sangam (confluence) of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Kundala and Nallathanni. This small but picturesque hill town of Munnar is famous among honeymooners and tourists from all over the world for its cool climate, cozy weather, picturesque landscapes, tea plantations, natural beauty, etc. Munnar tour has top priority on the itinerary of Kerala tours. Exploring beautiful landscapes and exceptional natural beauty of the city of Munnar provides a pleasant travel experience. Tourists never for get to visit Munnar during their Kerala tours to India.

Kerala seeks Gulf countries' help to rehabilitate returnees

Kerala has sought the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) help to rehabilitate thousands of Gulf returnees who lost their jobs in the wake of the global slowdown.
"The economic crisis still continues and the labour class in the GCC countries is struggling hard. The indications are that 2010 would also see high levels of job loss in these countries and it is here that we need help," state Finance Minister Thomas Isaac said here at a conference on the global economic crisis.
Kerala has over two million people working outside the country, of them close to 90 percent are employed in the GCC countries.
The GCC comprises Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the united Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman.
According to the minister, the Gulf countries can contribute to a fund the state government has set up to provide assistance to those who returned home after losing their overseas jobs.
"The GCC countries can contribute to the fund which the state government has already set up. To channelise funds we are prepared to set up a banking model on the lines of Islamic principles."
He recalled that the Gulf countries had helped the state provide assistance to those who lost their jobs in the wake of the Kuwait war in early 1990s.
In the budget for the current fiscal, the state government has set aside a sum of Rs.100 crore to help the Gulf returnees. They will get loans at an interest rate of 7 percent for starting small business ventures.
"The fund we have set up seeks to ease the returnees' burden to certain extend," Isaac said.
Later he told IANS that the relationship between Kerala and the Gulf countries dated back to centuries and they shold come forward with a helping hand in this time of crisis.

KERALA AYURVEDA

Ayurveda is not only an ancient medical system, it is also the most holistic method employed in the world today and through the past 5000 years. The Ayurvedic system originated in India and is believed to embody the body, mind and spirit; the three fundamental aspects of the human essence. Believed to be originally revealed through great cosmic intelligence, Ayurveda is established on the principle that each body has unique energies that can be deciphered by the Ayurvedic method.

Put into the written form, the Ayurvedic traditions were set forth into four chief books of spiritual and physical ethics. The books also included many other issues of human life on a daily basis experienced on the many levels of private and public life. The books are refereed to as the Vedas, and are regarded as the highest form of teaching in India and indeed, many other cultures. Of the four books, one of them is considered to be the oldest medical journal in the world.

Holiday Home in Kerala

Are you an non resident keralite looking for your living space or holiday home in kerala?Many non resident keralites are looking for holiday home in kerala. In my 5 years of experience in the kerala real estate industry many keralites who are living outside kerala had enquired about holiday homes in kerala. Many of them have asked for villa types of apartments for their holiday home.Recently a reputed builder in the industry has come up with a villa project in Trivandrum. The villa project is coming up near by vattiyoorkavu which is very near to the city of trivandrum and away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The location where the villas are coming up is in a picturesque and naturally landscaped location which every one will definitely love.
This is an excellent opportunity for those who are looking for holiday home in kerala. Many non resident keralites have already booked villas in nakhatra classic villas and they are eagerly waiting to get the project completed.
The construction of classic villas are going up in full swing and the project will be completed by 2010. These villas in trivandrum can be pre-booked now at a low upfront payment.
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Kerala Package Tours

Situated on the southern tip of India, Kerala is one of the most beautiful states of India. It is a globally famous tourism destination of the country. There is wide range of tourism opportunity available in the state. The beautiful state of Kerala is known for its lush green tourism all round the world with various lush green attractions like beaches, hill stations, backwaters, lakes, waterfalls, rivers, wildlife parks & sanctuaries, etc. Nature has blessed this state uniquely. It seems as if nature has poured all her beauty on the state of Kerala, popularly described as the “God’s Own Country”. Greenery of Kerala is real feast for tourists’ eyes. Superb scenic beauty of the state creates spellbound effect on visitors.Beaches, backwaters, hill stations, wildlife parks, sanctuaries, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, temples, villages, ayurvedic resorts, spa centres, etc are not to be missed attractions of tour to Kerala, South India. All these attractions are very popular among tourists from all over the world. They never fail to grab the heart of tourists.Beaches and backwaters are perhaps the most popular attraction of travel and tourism in Kerala, South India. Both are known for exceptional scenic beauty. Palm coconut groves add special charm to the scenic beauty of beaches and backwaters of the state. The state has some of finest beaches in the world. Kovalam, Varkala, Alleppey, Fort Kochi, Bekal Fort, Bepore, Cherai, Dharmadam Island, etc are names to few. Beaches are safe for swimming and known for fun activities. Backwaters provide tourists amazing opportunity for nature and green tourism. A well-organized Kerala houseboat cruise on scenic & tranquil backwaters of the state can be best experience of backwater tourism in the state. Alleppey, Kumarakom, Cochin, Trivandrum, Kottayam, Kollam, etc are name few famous backwater destinations of the state.Due to superb scenic beauty and agreeable climate, beaches and backwaters of Kerala are very popular among honeymooner couples. They are much preferred destinations for Kerala honeymoon tour or vacation. Couples find agreeable climate, soothing environment and truly romantic ambiance at the beaches and backwater destinations of Kerala, India. Rightly, Kerala is described as the “Honeymooners’ Paradise”.Despite beaches and backwaters, verdant hill stations of Kerala are also very popular among tourists. They are delight for nature lovers and honeymoon couples. Endowed with fantastic nature beauty and pleasant climate they hills of the Kerala are also known for some of lavish resorts and ayurvedic resorts & spa centres. Tourists love to enjoy adventure & sport activities during their visit to gorgeous hill stations of the state. Hill stations of the state also provide wonderful opportunity for wildlife expedition and delight of rich flora and fauna. In general, hill stations of the state are prefect for nature or green tourism in Kerala, India. Munnar, Wayanad, Ponmudi, Echo Point, etc are names to few famous hill stations of the state.So, if you too want to enjoy taste of green tourism in India, tour to Kerala, God’s Own Country, and explore its famous beaches, hills, and backwater destinations. There are several Kerala tour packages which are designed for green tourism in the state. Kerala package tours enable you to explore the green tourism in the state in more and more convenient ways. Posted by DEVI at 8:25 AM 0 comments

Honeymoon Holiday in Kerala – God’s Own Country

Honeymoon is the most important celebration of a newly married couple. It is time for couple in which they know each other and cherish fun filled and romantic moments that should be memorable for lifetime. During this period they want to cherish all the dreams they have. For their honeymoon vacation they prefer to choose a destination that is serene, endowed with superb natural beauty, agreeable climate and opportunities to fun activities. There are several deserving destinations in India which are very popular among honeymooners or young-at-heart married couples. Such a very popular destination for mesmerizing honeymoon vacation in India is Kerala. Fondly described as the God’s Own Country, Kerala is one of the most charming and captivating states of India. It is a very popular tourism and honeymoon holiday destination in the country. It has everything that can enthrall a romantic couple honeymoon vacation in very mesmerizing way.

It has beautiful beaches, scenic backwaters, lush green landscapes, breathtaking hill stations, rich flora & fauna, wildlife sanctuaries, luxurious houseboats, lovely lakes, gushing waterfalls, historical places, magnificent monuments, etc. Endowed with exceptional nature beauty, the beautiful state of Kerala givers couples unique settings and truly romantic ambiance for their much awaiting honeymoon vacation in India. Couples from all over the world embark on Kerala tour to celebrate their much awaited romantic celebration.Couples find in Kerala lots of options to celebrate their romantic vacation. There are breathtaking beaches which are very popular among many of couples from all over the world. The state has some of finest beaches in the world. Kovalam, Varkala, Fort Kochi, Alleppey, Bekal Fort, Beypore, Cherai, Kappad, Kozhikode, etc are some of beautiful beaches of Kerala known for superb scenic beauty and truly romantic & agreeable ambiance. Couples love to explore beautiful beaches of the state. Beaches are dotted with palm coconut trees. Couples love to sit under palm coconut trees on silvery white sands or relax under beach umbrella. Sunset watching from beautiful beaches is simply a delightful activity for couples. Couples love to swimming, sunbathing, and fun activities on their honeymoon tours in Kerala, God’s Own Country.Backwater tourism in Kerala is also very popular among honeymooners. Serene and scenic backwater of the state adds a special charm to romantic vacation for couples. Alleppey, Kumarakom, Fort Kochi, Kozhikode, Thiruvallam, Trivandrum, Kollam, etc are famous destinations situated on the banks of serene and scenic backwaters of the state. For couples these destinations are like paradise. These deserving destinations are dotted with several ayurvedic & spa resorts which are also popular among couples. Couples love to relax and get body massage in ayurvedic & spa resorts. Truly it is an experience to cherish for lifetime. Luxurious houseboats floating over serene and breathtaking backwaters are popular among honeymoon couples coming for tours in Kerala, India. Couples love to stay at luxurious houseboat floating over scenic backwaters. A well organized houseboat cruise takes couples into unique world and gives them truly ideal and agreeable ambiance for their romantic vacation. It would be surly a unique experience to honeymoon vacation in India.Beautiful hill stations of Kerala like Munnar, Ponmudi, Wayanad, etc are also very popular among couples and honeymooners for their honeymoon tour in India. Well, if you too want to make your honeymoon vacation memorable for lifetime experience, visit Kerala, India. There are several Kerala honeymoon packages available in the market, choose one of them and get ready to treasure delightful experiences. -Joseph Moore

Kerala Houseboat & Backwater Tours

Kerala is emerging as a globally famous destination for backwater tourism. Popularly known as the “God’s Own Country” the charming Indian state of Kerala considered as the Paradise on the Earth. The National Travel Magazine has declared this state “One of the 50 must visit destinations of lifetime”. Beaches, backwaters, hill stations, wildlife parks & sanctuaries, lakes, historic places, terrific temples, magnificent forts & palaces, intricate churches, culture, tradition, art & architecture, etc are prime attractions of Kerala tours and travels. Awesome backwater tourism in Kerala appeals tourists and vacationers from all over the world.Backwaters in Kerala are a wide network of several water bodies like brackish lagoons, palm lined canals, lovely lakes, inlets and 44 major rivers. Backwaters creates unique and awesome ambiance for nature tourism. They are perfect example of unique ecosystem. There are several fascinating & nature blessed places situated on the shoreline of scenic and serene backwaters. Alleppey, Kumarakom, Fort Kochi, Kollam, Kozhikode, Trivandrum, Thiruvallam, Kottayam, Kuttanad, etc are some of predominant backwater destinations in the state. These all destinations appeals tourists from all over the world and provide them awesome opportunity of awesome backwater tourism and nature tourism.Backwater destinations like Alleppey, Kumarakom and Kollam are very popular as houseboat tours over serene and scenic backwaters of the state. A well organized house boat cruise over serene backwaters provides tourists and vacationers a great, joyful and thrilling experience to cherish for lifetime. Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, is the most popular destination to enjoy houseboat cruise. Alleppey is blessed with extraordinary scenic beauty and dotted with some of famous ayurvedic resorts, spa centres and catchy attractions. It is popularly described as the Venice of the East. More than 400 house boats (Kettuvallams) ply the scenic backwaters, 120 of them in Alleppey. Backwaters in Alleppey are crowded with luxurious house boats and several house boat cruise operators. House boats here are available on hire to explore the charm of scenic backwaters.Houseboats Kerala were traditionally called Kettuvallams. Today there are served as luxurious resorts floating over scenic backwaters and offering excellent accommodation. Like Alleppey, Kumarakom houseboat cruise is also popular among tourists and vacationers. A well organized houseboat cruise from Kumarakom provides tourists wonderful opportunity to explore the charm of famous Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, also known as Vembanad Lake Bird Sanctuary. Houseboats are well equipped with all modern amenities. There are well furnished bedrooms, prosperous kitchen, sundeck, dining space on the houseboats. In fact, a houseboat stay provides vacationers truly cheerful experience of lifetime.Sailing over scenic and tranquil backwaters, a houseboat cruise takes tourists into the unique world of wonderment and serenity. Passing through scenic canals houseboats offers captivating views of picturesque landscapes, periphery of wildlife & bird sanctuary, traditional villages, temples, etc. Surly it will be a mesmerizing experience. Sunset watching from the deck of house boat can be simply cheerful experience. Houseboat and backwater tours in Kerala are also very popular among honeymooners or newly wedded couples. Couples find truly romantic and agreeable ambiance on their houseboat and backwater tours in Kerala, God’s Own Country. Well, if you to want to experience the charm of Backwater Kerala visit God’s Own Country and treasure experiences to cherish for lifetime.About Author ::Joseph Moore is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on tour guide for Kumarakom Houseboat and Alleppey Houseboats. Find more package at http://www.keralahouseboat.org/. Posted by DEVI

WELCOME TO KERALA

Welcome to charming and captivating south Indian state of Kerala, India. There are lots of tourism options in this beautiful state of Kerala popularly described as the
GODS OWN COUNTRY .
Apart from numerous tourism options the state has also several holiday spots where one can spend their Indian holidays in memorable and enjoyable way. In fact, entire Kerala is worth exploring and any region of the state is perfect for enjoyable Indian holidays.