Kerala : pictures
Kerala : Discover
Kerala, at the south-western tip of the Indian peninsula, boasts unique landscapes, an intense cultural life and a well-educated population. Separated from the rest of the country by the Western Ghats, this small state has always been protected from the incursions of invaders from the land, and opened up to the world through maritime trade. Jews, Christians, Muslims and Hindus traded spices here for centuries, creating a cultural mix that is unique in India. Kerala is well worth spending at least two weeks in if you want to explore its many facets: sailing on a houseboat on the backwaters, discovering the colonial architecture and religious diversity of Fort Kochi, strolling along the beaches of Varkala, observing wildlife in the many sanctuaries and national parks, or enjoying a cup of tea in the middle of the plantations.
