As the dawn cracks, Kerala gleams, beckoning visitors yet another learning day in the state. Dolled up in green, the state calls out to travellers from far and near to relish a holiday in India unlike any other. Kerala’s major allurement lies in its topography; where it is fringed by the azure blue Arabian Sea on its western side, the east is protected by the mighty and famed Western Ghats. It also enjoys a cordial relationship with some scenic destinations of the neighbouring states of Karnataka in the north and Tamil Nadu in its east and south.

Kerala, unlike its neighbours Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, takes pride in its wide variety of non-vegetarian food. They've got chicken, mutton, beef, pork and a thrilling variety of seafood - mussels, crab, tiger prawns, king prawns, tiny prawns, oysters, sardines, mackerel, tuna and gorgeous red lobsters. This 'land of spices' has many exquisite foods to showcase but there few ingredients that I found common to most foods - coconut, chopped, grated or shaved, coconut milk or paste used in gravies or as oil for cooking. Chillis, curry leaf, mustard seeds and tamarind also dominate the dishes.

Kerala, also known as God’s country, is the ideal travel destination in India as God himself has it rewarded with the pure beauty of rivers and nature, beautiful beaches, rich culture, wonderful backwaters, hill stations and a pleasant atmosphere to attract tourists from all over the country as well as the world.

The popular hill stations in Kerala include Munnar, Wayanad, Idukki, Ponmudi and Wagamon. Apart from being aesthetic beauty, these hill stations are also hubs of wildlife treks, mountaineering, nature walks, rock climbing, etc. The backwaters are also a popular tourist attraction point in Kerala. The most popular of them include Kumarakom and Alleppey. Kerala is also famous for Ayurveda and has several Ayurveda hospitals like Kalari, Kovilakam and Nagarjuna hospitals.

The beaches in Kerala are fascinating and are encircled by palm trees, lagoons, golden sands, natural harbor seafood, coconut juice, etc. The most famous beaches include Alappuzha, Marari, Varkala, Kannur and Bekal. The culture, as well as art of Kerala, is unique and incredible. They provide the original, mesmerizing picture of the heaven on earth, Kerala. The best dance forms that originate from Kerala include Kathakali, Mohinattam, Koodiyattam, Chkyarkooth and Pathakam. Kerala is also famous for its enticing wildlife sanctuaries and national parks that provide a sanctuary to several rare species such as Asian elephant, Grey Hornbill, Leopard, king cobra, Nilgiri Tahr, etc. The most famous wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of Kerala include Chinnar, Eravikulam, Kumarakom, Silent Valley and Periyar.

Malayalam is the language most widely spoken in Kerala and is regarded to be the most popularly spoken official language.