Kerala, God's Own Country is in short, a bundle of goodies for you. India is proud of this southern state because of the exotic landscape, varied culture and customs, high literacy rate approx. 90% and the enthusiasm of the people. You are welcome to the kaleidoscopic Kerala - the tourism destination of the future.

It is not surprising to note that innumerable travelers and tourists flock to the southwest tip of the Indian main land. In fact the department of tourism of the state has been repeatedly winning awards for their excellent performance. The holiday packages to Kerala are popular world over and appreciated by the National Geographic and the Lonely Planet.

Besides the beautiful beaches and the mystifying monsoons, the land of coconuts is bountiful in terms of natural beauty indeed. The combination of the simplicity and beauty of Kerala is mesmerizing.

A part of your holiday in Kerala can also be invested in rejuvenating yourself in the natural way. The naturalist branch of medicine, namely Ayurveda is followed extensively in Kerala. The travelers and the tourists may prevent their ailments besides curing them. Right from the immunization and longevity process to slimming and beauty enhancements, the range of treatments cater to the people of all walks of life. There are several curative and restorative packages being offered to the travelers to Kerala.

The boat race held in the backwaters of Kerala is another event that just should never be missed. The teams of people get together to celebrate the harvest festival Onam in Kerala. The people row the snake boats with whole of their energy and thus form the colorful water parades. It happens to be a perfect example of the festival spirit combined with the thrill inherent in the boat race.

Kerala is home to the breathtaking beaches and backwaters along the Arabian Sea. The pure fun of lazing on the golden palm fringed beaches and riding the motorboats are unparallel experiences. The sundecks along with the ethnic setting of a village provide an advantage to the tourists at the beaches in Kerala. The beaches amongst sea surfers are also renowned for the yoga and other health related activities.

Kerala, a state in southwestern India is the perfect destination for an Indian Holiday. Known for its beautiful palm-fringed backwaters, sandy beaches, ayurveda resorts, green hill ranges, some of the highest tea estates in the world, wildlife sanctuaries and rich cultural heritage with spectacular temple festivals and thrilling snake boat races - Kerala offers a lot to a tourist on an Indian Holiday.

Stretch out on the sandy beaches of Kovalam, relax on a houseboat in the backwaters near Alappuzha, see rare water birds at Vembanad Lake near Kumarakom and watch elephants in the jungle in Periyar National Park. Explore the tea and spice plantations in Munnar and the historic harbor of Cochin in Kerala, India.

Watch a traditionally decorated elephant march in a stately procession in a grand temple festival, see a Kathakali dancer bring an epic to life in a colorful performance, feel the pulse of excitement as snake boats surge swiftly through the water in an annual boat races in Kerala. Enjoy doing all this and more, on your Indian holiday in Kerala.