South India consists of four states - Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh And Karnataka; the principal destinations of Indian Journey. A beautiful state in Southwestern India, Kerala, is aptly called "God's Own Country." Visitors have undertaken their Indian journey to this seaside paradise for centuries, drawn by its famed spices, natural beauty, tropical climate, friendly people and rich cultural heritage. St Thomas, one of the disciples of Jesus, made the journey to the Malabar Coast as early as 52 A.D., to spread his religious message.
Whether it's a spiritual connection, ayurvedic therapy or simple relaxation you're looking for, Kerala has it all and so much more. The Arabian Sea gently splashes alongside a beautiful coastline of sunlit beaches, lined with coconut palms swaying in the sea breeze. The placid backwaters come alive with snake boat races and the silence of the green countryside is broken by the trumpeting of grandly-decorated elephants at Temple festivals. A trip to Kerala is the ultimate holiday journey in India
During your Indian Journey to South India, you can relax on a pristine beach, rejuvenate yourself with treatments at an exotic spa, drift through lagoons and backwaters in a houseboat, watch herds of elephants in the wild, visit some of the highest tea estates in the world, taste the delicious local cuisine, be enchanted by a traditional Kathakali dance performance, celebrate the colourful festivals, interact with the friendly people of one of India's most literate states, enjoy the tropical weather and realize why this beautiful corner of India is truly God's own country, on your Indian journey in Kerala.
How to reach Kerala
The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama may have come to Kerala after a journey of many months by sea in 1498, but you'll find that making a tour to Kerala is much easier. Kerala, on India's Southwest coast, is easily accessible by air, rail, road and ship.
Air: Kerala is well connected to major cities of India. International airlines also fly to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, which is well connected by flights to the Middle East. There are 3 airports in Kerala - in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode.
Rail: Cities within Kerala are connected to each other and to many cities and towns elsewhere in India by super-fast and long distance express trains.
Road: Kerala has a good road transport system with buses plying the length and breadth of the state. Road transport is also available from Kerala to neighbouring states.
Ship: The local people use boats of various kinds to transport cargo and people. There are various privately run options available for you to journey by sea along the coast of Kerala, India.
