2. Kerala
 Kerala a state in Southern India is known as a
tropical paradise of waving palms and wide sandy
beaches.
 Kerala borders the states of Tamil Nadu to the
east and Karnataka to the north.
 It is also known for its backwaters, mountains,
coconuts, spices and art forms like Kathakali and
Mohini Attam.
 It is the most literate state in India,

3. HISTORY
 Kerala is one of the few places in India that was
not subject to direct British rule.
 Large parts, including the Tiruvithamkoor
(Travancore) and Kochi (Cochin) regions were
ruled by Maharajas (local kings) during the
period of the British rule in India.
 The blue mountains of Munnar Kerala was the
place in India where European colonization first
started.
 British were lured by the wealth of spices and
silk, and came with the intention of forming
colonies.

4. CLIMATE
 Kerala, being very close to equator, has a
tropical climate. Kerala experiences heavy rains
almost throughout the year, and is one of the
wettest areas in the earth
 There is no snow in Kerala, although it is quite
cold and misty in the mountain regions.
 When in Kerala, carry an umbrella no matter
what time of the year it is. You can be caught in
a sudden shower in summer which will leave

5. KERALA HOME OF
RELIGION
Hinduism is the largest religion in the state.
Kerala's Islam is also unique .
Christianity too has made a unique mark in
Kerala's history
 For thousands of years Buddhism was the
most influential religion in Kerala .
 Judaism has existed in Kerala for about
2000 years.

6. DANCE
 Kathakali is a popular dance drama, originated
from the south Indian state of Kerala.
 This dance is performed with heavy costumes
and make-up. Kathakali narrates the
Mahabharat and Ramayan in the form of story
play.
 Mohiniyattam is yet another traditional dance
form from the South Indian State of Kerala.

7. SPECIAL FEATURES
 Backwaters of Kerala are a maze of lagoons
criss-crossed with rivers, shallow pools and
canals, all separated from the sea by a narrow
strip of sand banks.
 Backwaters are present in Alapuzha and
kottayam.
 Beaches: The world famous Kovalam beach,
well known for fun and frolic Kerala has 650 km
of coastline and numerous beaches

8. TOURISM
 Kerala was the first state to formally
embrace the eco-tourism concept
in South Asia,
HOUSEBOATS :The houseboat
holidays of Kerala are increasingly
becoming popular with domestic as well
as international tourists.
 Enjoying an Ayurveda Massage while in
Kerala, is always a priority for tourists.

9. Dance FormsDance Forms
KATHAKALI KOLKALI
MOHINIATTAM OPPANA THEYYAM
OTTAMTHULLAL

10. ONAM

11. CONCLUSION
Kerala, a state situated on the
tropical Malabar Coast of
southwestern India, is one of the most
popular tourist destinations in the country.
Named as one of the ten paradises of the
world by the National Geographic Traveler.

13. HAPPY ONAM

14. THANK YOU…..