Kerala is the Emerald Land, a narrow fertile coastal strip
between the high ranges of the western ghats and the Arabian Sea. Endowed
generously by nature, this tropical paradise boasts of as many
as forty four rivers, lakes, virgin forests, backwaters, lagoons and
some spectacular stretches of beaches. When the south-west monsoon
breaks over Kerala in all its fury, the highlands are coverd by
mist and present a breathtakingly beautiful view of the sea,
rubber,and coffee estates. Swaying enticingly in the gentle breeze
are the pepper creepers which have all through history brought sea
traders and fame to this legendary land. Main laungage spoken here is
Malayalam and main ocupation is agricultureTiruvanandapuram is the capital of Kerala and is a sea-side city built on seven hills. It was also the capital of the erstwhile Travancore state under the reign of Raja Marthanda Varma and has retained its magical ambience. The city is at its best during the annual festivals held in the Padmanabhaswamy temple in the month of March/April and also in Sep/Oct.
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