Kerala
Kerala is a greenish state in the southern part of India. It is also referred to as 'Keralam' by the local natives of the states. It also has the rare distinction of achieving above 90% literacy. The state of Kerala is bounded by the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. Geographically Kerala is divided into three part. They are the highlands, middle lands and the low lands.

Kerala is also blessed with the serene beauties and its greenish looks. It is famously known as 'God's Own Contry'. Kerala is also a paradise for the tourists, as the natural beauty of kerala is a sight to behold. The major tourist attractions in kerala are the beaches, the hill stations, waterfalls, wildlife sanctuaries and backwaters. Kerala is also described by the National Geographic Society as one of the 50 must-see destinations of a lifetime. The commercial capital of the state, Cochin is known as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea'. The first planned city in Kerala, Alappuzha is known as the 'Venice of the East'.

The local language of Kerala is Malayalam. The state of Kerala is believed to have been built by the legendary Parashuram. Kerala is the only State in India where the religious harmony is at its best. The Hindus, Muslims and Christians are the major religions in Kerala. The climate of kerala is another factor which attracts the tourists worldwide. It is also home to one of the most important health care method, known as the Ayurveda. Majority of the foreigners spare their time for the ayurveda treatment also.<BR>