A small state in South India, Kerala beyond doubt is a perfect holidaying destination whatever your stereotype about the rest of India may be! The exotic beaches, green carpets of the paddy fields, coconut and rubber plantations, the Nilgiris, the romantic lagoons complemented with several medieval ruins along the coastline are perfect touring destinations for the honeymooners!

Conventionally known as the Malabar Coast, Calicut in Kerala was the place where Vasco-Da-Gama first touched his galleons to the Indian soil; after discovering the sea-trade route to India.

Explorers traveled to this part of the world to collect then invaluable spices and natural herbs. Today tourists, especially honeymooners folk this land to enjoy the scenic beauty and romancing on the waters of the lagoons in house-boats and the Shikaras.

Keralite countryside has abundant medieval and colonial ruins — forts, churches, mosques and temples, some dating back to even early 15th century. Kerala has been the melting point of the East and West. Population statistics reveal the inhabitants to be Hindus, Muslims and Christians — around thirty percent each. Kerala has the highest literacy rate amongst all Indian states and a common Keralite is known to be very hardworking, polite and active if you ever come across. Besides, Keralites perhaps have a genetic advantage — men are absolutely handsome and women are simple yet made of mirror cracking material! Their pleasant smile, sparkling eyes, white saree and those white-orange garlands in their thick, long, black, coconut oil nourished hair could cause you a crush. So beware!

Kerala is blessed with a network of inland waterways. This has peppered many house-boat and Shikara owners. So do not miss an opportunity to cruise along a lagoon watching the scenic landscape of the mountains, coconut jungles on one side and portal activities on the other.

Kerala would be incomplete if you do not taste it’s delicacies! The food is laden with spices, fish, coconut and rice. Here you could have items you may perhaps never taste elsewhere — paisum (sweet milk gruel served in Hindu temples), Keralite fish curry and biryani. Fitness freaks need not worry — traditional Keralite food has been scientifically approved of having a high nutritional value and almost nil cholesterol content.

Rich in coconut production do not forget to take a relaxing massage at the end of the day. So plan your next vacation into the Incredible India’s land of lagoons — Kerala!

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