KERALA

The name Kerala is generally explained as the "the land of coconuts", developed from Malayalam word "kera" which means coconut. but, pre historic changes of Emperor Ashoka period dating back to 273-236 BC had etymological situation of Kerala putra, meaning the land of Cheras (of Chera family) sons.

The current State of Kerala, a 560-km long thin extend of land, having not more than 15,000 square miles and at its widest a mere 120-km from the ocean, was created on the 1st of November 1956, with the political inclusion of three previous separate areas; the North Malabar region, as distant up the coast covering Tellicherry, Cannanore and Kasargode and excluding the tiny pocket of French control, Mahe , the princely State of Cochin forming the middle section and the third region included Travancore, one more large State, covering the southern part.  

DISTRICT OF KERALA

Kerala has 14 districts. Based on geographical, historical and cultural similarities, the districts are generally grouped into three groups:

North: Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikkod and Malappuram

Central: Palakkad, Thrissur, Eranakulam and Idukki

South: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta and Kottayam

KERALA TRAVEL INFORMATION

Kerala is one of the most loving, beautiful natural attractions of the world. It can attract a explorer with huge area of beaches, green shades of palm trees, lowlands, and sky grazing mountains, peaceful lakes and some of the most photograph- ideal locations of the world. The typical features of Kerala are ayurveda, backwaters, beach tourism and short distances. The natural Beauty filled with beaches, jungles, mountains and backwaters, Kerala is a warm destination for health tourism. With age-old resources of Ayurveda, the guests can refresh their body, mind and soul.

ARTS & CULTURE OF KERALA

Kerala is very wealthy in artistic heritage developed through the centuries and classic art forms, mainly folk dances. Kerala's culture is mostly Dravidian in origin, deriving from a larger Tamil-heritage region known as Tamilakam. Later, Kerala's culture was elaborated on through centuries of contact with abroad cultures.

KALARIPAYATTU

Kalaripayattu, the antique martial art of Kerala is one of the oldest and most systematic and complete systems of martial training existing in this world today, and it has its own scheme of medicine called kalari marma chikitsa. The state's architectural wealth is alive in its nalukettu- the traditional kerala house and other temple structures. These buildings stand for the art of wooden construction at its great. Today very few new structures respect the civilizations of Kerala architecture.

AYURVEDA

Kerala's composed climate, natural plenty of medicinal resources, and the cool monsoon makes it the best place for medicinal and restorative packages using Ayurveda, a system of medicine developed around 600 BC in India . Kerala is the only state in India , which practices this system of medicine with complete dedication. The monsoon atmosphere provides dust-free and cool atmosphere, opening the holes of the body to the maximum, making it most receptive to herbal oils and therapy. This system of medicine gives attention on the prevention of body sickness in addition to medicinal them.