KAT KERALA COMMUNITY17 August 2011, 01:39 (1 year ago)
 WELCOME TO THOSE WHO ARE FROM KERALA
 INTRODUCTION KERALA :--The green strip of land known for its purity and healthy environment is termed as God's own country and situated in the north west Indian Peninsula. It is the longest-lived,most healthiest and high literate and more gender equitable regions outside of the most developed countries. The place is one of the most beautiful places of world and much known for its ecotourism initiatives. The place is also known as "10 paradises of the world" by the National Geographic Travelers. The place forms an important tourist attraction spots with its attractive and extensive backwaters and awesome beaches. The outstanding culture coupled with extreme demography has made it attractive tourist spot in India.Kerala is nominated as one among the three finalists at the World Travel and Tourism Council's ‘Tourism for Tomorrow’ awards in the destination category. Fascinating Kerala is often referred as the land of trees, thanks to its swaying palm trees. In 1956, when the states were reorganized, Kerala was formed after tying the princely states of Travancore and Cochin with Malabar, a province under Madras state. Kerala is the most fascinating and undiscovered part of India. Apart from this the Kerala state is popular for Kerala Auyrveda Kerala Cuisines Kerala Dances Kerala Ecotourism Kerala Festivals Kerala Houseboats Kerala Water Sports The places that must be visited are: Hill stations: Munnar ,Nelliampathi,Ponmudi Architecture Padmanabhuram Palace,Bolghatty Palace Backwaters Alleppey or Alappuzha,Kumarakom,Kochi Beaches Kovalam beach,Cherai beach, Varkala beach,Thiruvananthapuram(capital of the state) Wildlife Sancturies Periyar National Park,Eravikulam National Park,Chinnar Wildlife Sanctury,Silent Valley National Park. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Periyar beckons are the adventure seekers, nature lovers and the animal watchers alike. Periyar is renowned for the Thekkady/Periyar National Park. At the Periyar National Park you may spot the wild elephants, leopard, wild dog, barking deer, mouse deer, Nilgiri langur (a primate), bonnet macaque, sambhar, porcupines, squirrels, gaur (Indian bison), wild boar and sloth bear besides the tigers and the Nilgiri tahrs.Along with animals Periyar is home to monitor lizards, pythons, king cobras and flying lizards. Birds like darters, cormorants, ibises, gray herons, mynas, flycatchers, orioles, wood pigeons, kingfishers, kites, ospreys, thrushes, and parakeets add to the attraction of Periyar. The Periyar Widlife sanctuary is spread across 777 sq km, of which 360 sq km is thick evergreen forest, the Periyar Wiild Life Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty, the Reserve attracts visitors all over the world and is one of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife reserves. Kerala's Fascinating Dances: Folk Dance, Tribal Dance, Classical Dance, Neo-Classical Dance or Modern dance, you name it and the Fascinating Kerala has it. Kerala has a rich history of art and culture. With about 35 different types of tribal people in Kerala, tribal dances like elelakkaradi, paniyarkali and mankali still survive. Of over 50 folk dances in Kerala, the popular ones are Kaliyattom, kolam Thullal, Kolkali, Velakali and Kaikottikali. All these are performed in accompaniment of songs and drumming and often in colourful ornamental costumes. From these arose Kerala's classical dances like koothu, Kathakali, mohiniattom and patokom. Kerala's Tasty Cuisine "Indian food is hot, and South Indian food is hottest", is an age-old myth. Famous all over the world, nothing can be farther from the truth. Although spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, cloves nutmeg and pepper are grown in the south of India, they are generously used in the cuisines of North India. Kerala has a distinctive cuisine, very unusual from the rest of the world and not at all the way it is perceived i.e. spicy! On the contrary Fascinating Kerala Cuisine is mildly flavored, lightly cooked, and has a certain genteel delicacy on the stomach. Cooking in Fascinating Kerala is all about discovering, aromas and colors. A typical Kerala breakfast, which is said to be the best in the world, will usually have 'Appam with Egg Curry', 'Puttu with Kadala curry' or Idiyappam with Chicken Curry'. Other south Indian dishes such as Dosa, Iddly etc are also common eateries in Fascinating Kerala Cuisine. Pulaos, biriyanis, Thorans, Avial, Olen, Sambar, Pachadi are among other famous dishes of the famous and Fascinating Kerala cuisine. Located on the coastal portion of the country, seafood is one of the main essences in the daily meals of the common man and the locals. Meen Vevichathu or fish in fiery red chilly sauce and prawn curry in coconut gravy are the all time favourite dishes of seafood lovers of Kerala. Bananas are very popular in Kerala Cuisine. Sliced finely and deep fried as chips, they are chewy snacks. Cut into bits, fried and dipped in jaggerey or sugar syrup, they are sweets. People of Kerala The Fascination of people with Kerala can be dated back to decades. Kerala in South India is truly a fascinating place. With the Arabian Sea in the West and the Western Ghats in the East, Kerala enjoys a unique geographical feature that adds to its fascination. Networked by 44 rivers with a long stretch of beautiful serene beaches, Kerala truly stands out as a fascinating tourist destination. The most celebrated aspect of Fascinating Kerala, South India is that it enjoys a 100% literacy rate, India's lowest infant mortality rate and highest life expectancy rate. Crystal like waterfalls, lush green hill stations, enthralling wild life, all contribute to the beauty of Fascinating Kerala. Rich Ayurveda, enriching festivals, exotic cuisines and marvelous monuments play a vital role in making Kerala of South India a very Fascinating destination. MAP OF KERALA PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN 20 replies before
  haha wow tis is too cool ..never xpected to see kerala ppl here...tvm guy here!! ...Watsup pundachimakkale?
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