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<br><br>Kerala is one of the most popular tourist destination in India. The calm and serene environment, clean air, golden beaches, massages and greenery are irresistible. Check out some of the basic things that you must know about Kerala.<br>
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Interesting Facts About Kerala
Introduction Kerala is a small state at the souther tip of India. According to legends Kerala was formed when Parasuram threw his axe across the ocean. Its calm atmosphere, clean environment, clean and golden sandy beaches, tranquil backwaters, vivid landscapes, Ayurvedic treatments are equally praised. Kerala attracts a lot of tourists every year. Lets have a look at some of the interesting facts about Kerala.
Randon Facts More than 1/5th of the Gross State Domestic Product comes from Arab emigrants 97% of black pepper and 85%of natural rubber in India comes from Kerala
Randon Facts Kerala has the highest literacy rate, human development index, highest life expectancy and highest sex ratio in India Kerala is one of the leading producers of fish in India
Foods You Must Try Sadya is a vegetarian mean served with boiled rice and a host of other curries and dry vegetables dishes, pickles and pappadom. Sadya is usually eaten during festivals and other occasions Fish molee or fish curry is a preparation which is eaten by all most all non vegetarian Malayalees. In this dish fish is cooked in coconut oil with less spices to preserve the flavour of the fish
Foods You Must Try Puttu(steamed rice cake) and kadala(black peas) curry is a staple breakfast eaten all over Kerala. Malabar porotta is prepared by kneading maida with oil or ghee and water. Then the dough is beaten and rolled in spirals and flattened and then friend. This is usually eaten with veg or non veg curries.
Foods You Must Try Palada payasam/Kheer prepared with palada is the most popular sweet dish in Kerala and is prepared during festivals or occasions. Karimeen/pearl fish is a fish that is available in the backwaters of Kerala. The fish is marinated in spices and wrapped in banana leaf and baked.
Foods You Must Try Pazham pori also known as ethakka appam in some places of Kerala are ripe banana fritters. Ripe banana are sliced, dipped in sweetened maida and deep fried. Kappa or boiled tapioca is a healthy dish prepared with a root that is grown widely in Kerala. This is usually eaten with chutneys, fish curry or beef or just plain.
Places Munnar Munnar is situated at an altitude of 1600 metre on the Western Ghats owing to which the annual temperature in Munnar is very low (between 15-20). The view is mesmerizing at Munnar; adventure enthusiasts can opt for trekking, rock climbing, and paragliding.
Places Poovar Poovar is the tip of Kerala. This place is a quiet and beautiful place and known for its Ayurvedic massages.
Places Varkala Varkala is known for Ayurvedic massages. The place has an attractive and the sunset at the beach is charismatic.
Places Munnar Munnar is situated at an altitude of 1600 metre on the Western Ghats owing to which the annual temperature in Munnar is very low (between 15-20).
Places Munnar Munnar is situated at an altitude of 1600 metre on the Western Ghats owing to which the annual temperature in Munnar is very low (between 15-20).
Thank you Kerala is an Indian state that attracts lot of tourist every year. The greenery, silent and pollution free environment, golden sand beaches are what every tourists wish for. There are three major international airports in Kerala and lot of flights travelling to and from Kerala. Calicut is one among them. If you are travelling from Bangalore, then there are many Bangalore to Calicut flights running frequently. Many airlines also provide offers and discounts on these flights.