God's Own Country; One of the Ten Paradises

Kerala, better known as God's Own Country, is one of the ten 'Paradises Found' by the National Geographic Traveller. With diverse geography and overwhelming greenery, Kerala is a place where nature is at its best. With Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats in the east, Kerala is a paradise with forty-four rivers zig zagging through the mountains and the green fields.

The unique geographical features have converted Kerala to one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. Long shoreline with serene beaches, emerald backwaters, lush hill stations, exotic wildlife, magnificent waterfalls, sprawling plantations and paddy fields make the God's Own Country a unique experience. Still more, Ayurveda, enchanting art forms, magical festivals, and historic and cultural monuments all make Kerala a great destination….read more…. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/902819/gods_own_country_one_of_the_ten_paradises.html

Green fields

Rich green paddy field in a summer morning

Morning Hilly view

A morning scene from Munnar, a haven of peace and tranquility. Munnar, situated at an altitude of 6,000 ft has unending expanse of tea plantations, pristine valleys and mountains.

Ride on the House Boat

Kerala is a great experience with its splendid backwaters, rivers and green fields. Houseboats, which are also called Kettuvalloms in native Malayalam language, takes one to a leisurely journey along the Kerala backwaters.

Boat in the sea

A catamaran ready in the sea to take fishermen out into the sea. A regular scene from Valiyathura, a fishing hamlet in Thiruvananthapuram.