KERALA PDF, EPUB, EBOOK David Stott | 168 pages | 07 May 2016 | Footprint Travel Guides | 9781910120576 | English | Bath, United Kingdom Kerala News, Latest Kerala News Headlines & Live Updates - Times of India Being situated closed to the equator, Kerala experiences a tropical climate and has summer, winter and monsoon seasons. The hilly areas are very cool while the plain lands experience warmer climate. Sadhya is the feast consisting of various dishes which are traditionally served on a banana leaf. It is normally prepared during weddings, festivals and special events. Monsoon is a magical time. The soothing rains comes to India between the months of July till September. Kerala is a very beautiful state with several add-ons that makes it unique from the rest of the Indian states. Discover the Beauty of Kerala One of the great trips for the 21st century - ''Travel and Leisure''. 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This beautiful state of India is blessed with a glorious sea coast along the Arabian Sea, numerous rivers, backwaters, hills and mountains, wildlife etc. Discover Kerala Tropical Paradise with diverse and breathtaking places to escape from the World Kerala, an exotic state on the southwest corner of India is a peaceful and calm world away from the hustle and bustle of other places. Explore Kerala. Specialities Unique specialities include Ayurveda, Spicy cuisines, Climate, Kalaripayattu and much more Exploring deep into this beautiful small state Kerala, one gets to know the unique specialities treasured here. See more Specialities. Versatile Design Easily adapted into any design or style. Great Shopping Experience! Nightlife in Kerala The nightlife in Kerala is quite as compared to other Indian states even though there are some major cities which are very active during night time. 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Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach reviews. Tali Temple reviews. The landslide swept into a settlement housing workers on a tea plantation in Idukki district late Thursday, when most residents were sleeping. Dozens of houses were destroyed and 11 injured people were taken to local hospitals. The death toll steadily rose as search and rescue workers spent the weekend digging through thick mud and debris, with efforts hampered further by heavy rain. At least 25 people remain missing, according to district lawmaker Dean Kuriakose. More than personnel from local forces and the National Disaster Response Force have been deployed to sift through the debris, he added. Read More. On Monday, the Indian Meteorological Department issued a warning of "heavy to very heavy rainfall" in certain parts of the state for the next 24 hours. On Sunday, a red alert was in place for seven of the state's 14 districts. Kerala Tourism (): Best of Kerala - Tripadvisor This diverse natural environment is home to an extraordinary array of wildlife. Mammals include sambar deer, gaurs wild cattle , Nilgiri tahrs wild goatlike animals; Hemitragus hylocrius , or, by some classifications, Nilgiritragus hylocrius , elephants, leopards, tigers, bonnet monkeys , rare lion- tailed macaques Macaca silenus , and Hanuman and Nilgiri langurs Semnopithecus entellus and Trachypithecus johnii , respectively. King cobras Ophiophagus hannah are among the notable reptiles, while peacocks and hornbills are common birds. The state has several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, among which the Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is the largest. The Malayalis are a group of people of mixed ethnic heritage who speak Malayalam , a Dravidian language ; they constitute the majority of the population of Kerala. Most Malayalis are descendants of the early inhabitants of India , the so-called Dravidians speakers of Dravidian languages , who were driven southward between about and bce when the Aryans speakers of Indo-Aryan languages descended into the Indian subcontinent. Over the millennia, there has been much exchange between the two groups. Elements of Indo-Aryan ancestry remain strongest among the Nambudiri , a prominent caste of orthodox Hindus. Also living in Kerala is a significant minority of Tamils , a neighbouring people of Dravidian ancestry. Christians, who account for nearly one-fifth of the population, belong broadly to the Syrian Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches as well as to various Protestant denominations. Regardless of their sect, these indigenous Christians share a common set of early Christian traditions unique to the Malabar Coast. They are referred to collectively as St. Thomas Mar Thoma Christians in allusion to the tradition that St. Thomas the Apostle first evangelized the region. Kerala also has tiny Jain , Sikh , Buddhist , and Jewish communities; there is an ancient synagogue in Kochi. Kerala is one of the most densely populated states in India. While only about one-fourth of the population was reported as urban in the early 21st century, such statistics are deceptive because of the close proximity of rural houses, especially in the coastal plain. Indeed, in parts of the state there are densely populated rural equivalents of urban megalopolises. What's happening Due to COVID pandemic, all the festivals in temples and other events have been suspended for a while. Be awed. Slow down. Embrace life. Plan your trip with amazing offers and packages. Backwater Through the stretches of emerald INR 1, to 60, Honeymoon Celebrate your romance INR 2, to , Plan Your Trip. Search for Accommodation. 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The backwaters of Kerala are world famous and is one of the top tourist attractions. People flock here mainly to relax and take a cruise in the houseboats through these backwaters. Kerala is famous for its ecotourism initiatives and is home to some of the best ecotourism destinations in India. Ecotourism flourishes in Kerala because of its natural diversity which is sure to provide the visitor a unique experience of a lifetime. There are many ecotourism spots in Kerala which are known for their natural beauty and wonderful landscapes. Kerala is gifted with a pleasant and balanced climate throughout the year. Being situated closed to the equator, Kerala experiences a tropical climate and has summer, winter and monsoon seasons. The hilly areas are very cool while the plain lands experience warmer climate. Sadhya is the feast consisting of various dishes which are traditionally served on a banana leaf. It is normally prepared during weddings, festivals and special events. 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