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Our holiday and tour packages, includes the pristine destinations of Kerala - 'Gods own Country' and Kashmir - 'The Paradise on Earth,' with the gem like tiny Goa, '365 days' lying in between them. The promotional encomiums, as suggested above - one may very well wonder, is just like any other human propensity to play up all such bro-chure-d ideas.
Yes, the catchy phrases seems to be irrational, but surely, even an agnostic who happen to visit these places, may well agree, that there had to be an element of providence, or plainly put - a favour of Lady Luck, for India to have within its domain, these three extremely beautiful and wonderful lands.
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Keralam, ' the land of coconuts', is unique to the Indian socio-political and bio-geographical landscape. Known to the Arabs as the Malabar coast, this narrow stretch of silt, sand and laterites, lying between the rugged Western Ghats mountain range on its eastern side, and the Arabian Sea in the west, is sweeped by almost six months of rains, known as the 'monsoons'. Kerala is one of the "must see' places on our planet, according to the renowned National Geographic magazine.
With so much bio-diversity, this hotspot is undoubtedly the Land of Ayurveda. The fertile landscape and the tropical clime allows a wonderful variety of wildlife to thrive. In its rain forest environs - one can spot tigers, gaurs (Indian bisons), bears, and of course, herds of the grand South Indian Elephants, apart from the almost 500 species of colourful birds. The land use on the hill spurs here, have seen notable changes with many slopes turned into tea estates, rubber plantations and spice orchards. You can savour the best of tea, coffee and cashew here.
More of Kerala can be seen in its cultural landscape. The famous classical dance forms of Katha-kali and Mohini-attam, the ancient martial art form of Kalari-payattum , the snake boat race of hundred men in the back waters of Allepey, the use of Chinese fishing nets, Ayur-vedic massage and other medicinal systems, the temple-elephant festival called the Thrissur Puram, the tribal life in the High Wavy Mountain ranges, etc. are some of the interesting cultural features that an eco-tourist would like to have a look into.
To focus on the social aspects of the state, out of many other interesting trivials, it may surprise many and definitely interest a student of social anthropology the unique, eroding but surviving Matriarchal form of society prevalent in the caste Hindu community here, syncretically, similar to the hierarchical status of the Mother elephant treading the jungles of Kerala. check the place
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Kashmir, on the other hand, is a large u-shaped, post-glacial valley equally beautiful, fertile, salubrious and a niche ensconsed between the great Hindu Kush and Trans Himalayan ranges.
The Kashmir valley, at a mean altitude of 1600 metres (5300 ft) is a paradise of flowering meadows, avenues lined with the enchanting Chinar's and the towering Willow trees, ice-caped mountains, bubbling streams and the large fresh water lakes filled by glacial waters and melting snows.
If Kerala is all green, Kashmir has all the colours in the artists palette. the white of winter, the orange-red of autumn, the yellow of summer and a rainbow of colours on petals blooming in the spring of the temperate, is unmatched and admirable.
To meet a Kashmiri citizen is a pleasant experience by itself. A typical Kashmiri gentleman is mild and soft spoken, with a great sense of humility, at the same time, immensely proud of their 'pure' and rich heritage, and of their fatherland.
What about the Kashmiri women? It is said that ' If there is beauty it is here, it is here, it is here.' Although these words were expressed by an Emperor with respect to the exotic land, it holds true to the regions shepherd lass' too. Just like the magnificent array of countless alpine flowers that bloom during spring time, a typical Kashmiri lady is endowed with the freshness of the morning dew and the charm of the evening sky.
Kashmir has attracted the Indian film industry so much that almost all Hindi films shot in 60s and 70s had sequences of its vale, meadows, rivers and its hills. No doubt, Kashmir is a superb holiday destination . check the place |
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Sandy beaches, a green-azure sea-board, beach cafe's and late evening sea bathing is what attracts visitors to Golden Goa more than anything else.
Apart from the millions of foreign tourists who visit Goa for its sunny golden beaches, it is also a delightful sojourn for the eco tourist who relishes to be in a jungle surrounding. Not well known, is Goa's forests and hills.
We bring you a totally different experience to see Goa, in its right perspective. Within just 50 kms from the coast, Goa reveals a fascinating mix of forests - from the dense evergreen patches at the foot hills of the Western Ghats, to the moist deciduous forest - home to many a birdlife; and a riverine mangrove forest area. These forests are home to a wide range of animals right from the evasive Tiger to Gaurs (Indian Bison) and the large and handsome Hornbills (Great Indian Pied Hornbill) found only in the deep and rich jungles of Mollem.
At Mollem, those who love water cascades can check out the imposing Dudhsagar falls, set among a thick evergreen foliage and rocky cliffs, where the stream drops more than 200 feet over an exposed scarp. To reach this pristine point, one need to take a short trek, crossing the streams flowing under a thick evergreen clad valley floor. Don't be surprised by a few minuscule earthy leaches threatening to suck your blood from your legs - it tests your nerve - not your life. And that too, only if you are adventurous enough to venture there during the heavy rainy season.
Fish, Curry and Rice, with cashew nuts and Kaju Feni - a beverage made out of these sumptuous nuts, sums up the staple food of a typical Goan. A warm and hospitable Goan way of life welcomes you.
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