Breathtaking paragliding experiences to help them realize that the sky is not the limit. Just the right environs to get them excited about your destinations. With terrains that range from beaches to backwaters and mountains to rainforests, anything is possible in this playground called God's Own Country.

Let's meet in the backdrop of a glorious culture. Kerala

world renowned for its cultural treasures offers you a unique background for your journey. With facilities created in a traditional architectural background. Plus dance forms, art, music, architecture and cultural events to turn your journey into an unforgettable experience.

Beaches
Most of India's finest beaches are in Kerala. For virtually its entire 600 km length, the Kerala coast is lined with sandy beaches, rocky promontories and coconut palms. Each year greater numbers of visitors arrive here in search of the tranquil, palm fringed beaches.

Kovalam: This internationally renowned beach resort is a favourite haunt of tourists since the 1930s. Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches. The southernmost, known as the Lighthouse Beach, is the most popular of the three. Kovalam offers accommodation to suit all budgets.
Accessibility: 16 km"1/2 hour) from Thiruvananthapuram.

Varkala: A quiet, secluded Stretch of sand, the Papanasam beach in Varkala is known for its mineral springs and rocky cliffs. The 2000 year old Sree Janardhana Swamy temple and the Nature Care Centre are the two main attractions here. Accessibility: 40 km (1 1/2 hours) &om Thiruvananthapuram.

Cherai Beach: This lovely beach bordering Vypeen island is ideal for swimming. Dolphins are occasionally seen here. A typical Kerala village with paddy fields and coconut groves nearby is an added atrraction.

Kappad: This is where Vasco da Gama had landed in 1498 AD. The legends woven around its historic origins and traditions cast a mystical spell on this beach. Kappad is also known for its Ayurvedic health holiday facilities.
Accessibility: 14 km (1/2 hour) from Kozhikode.

Muzhappilangad Beach: Black rocks protect this long, clean beach from the currents of the deep, making its shallow water a swimmer's paradise. Perhaps this is Kerala's only drive-in beach where you can drive down the entire length of 4 km. Accessibility: 15 km 1/2 hour) from Kannur and 8 km from Thalasseri.

Bekal: Bekal Fort stands on a promontory between two long, classically beautiful palm fringed beaches. This is the largest, best preserved fort in Kerala. The fort has been under the control of various powers including the Vijayanagar kingdom, Tipu Sultan and the British. The fort's commanding position offers breathtaking views across the bays to the north and south. Accessibility: 160 km (4 hours) from Kozhikode.

BACKWATERS
The backwaters of Kerala - meandering inland lakes networked by canals - stretch to over 900 km. Boat trips across these tranquil stretches are an experience unique to Kerala. Large Kettuvalloms (traditional country crafrs over 60 ft. in length) have been converted into luxury houseboats for these cruises.

Kollam: One of the oldest ports of the Malabar coast, Kollam was once the centre of the international spice trade. North ofThiruvananthapuram, 30% of this historic town is covered by the renowned Ashtamudi lake. The eight hour boat trip between Kollam and Alappuzha is the longest and most enchanting experience of Kerala's backwaters.
Accessibility: 72 km (2 hours) from Thiruvananthapuram.

Alappuzha: Also known as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha is famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products and coir indusrry. A singular characteristic of this land is the region called Kuttanad. The Granary of Kerala, Kuttanad is one of the few regions in the world where farming is done below sea level.
Accessibility: 64 km (2 hours) from Kochi. 1,

Kurnarakom: Just 12 km from Kottayam, this unique backwater destination situated on the banks of the Vembanad lake is considered the gateway to the backwaters of Kuttanad. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a favourite haunt of migratory birds from across the world which makes it a renowned bird watching centre. Kumarakom is also a centre for houseboat cruises.
Accessibility: 88 km (2 1/2 hours) from Kochi.

Kochi: The commercial and industrial capital of Kerala, Kochi has one of the finest natural harbours in the world. This city is home to the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth as well as numerous old churches and temples. Jew Town, the area around the synagogue is a

HILL STATIONS
Much of Kerala's exotic appeal is centred in the highland area of the Western Ghats. Rising to an average height of 1520 m, the tropical forests of the Ghats house rich flora and fauna. Not to speak of expansive, loamy plantations of tea, coffee, rubber and fragrant cardamom.

Munnar: 1600 m above sea level, Munnar is a nature lover's paradise and was the summer resort of the British Government in SoUth India. Sprawling tea plantations, picrure-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular hill station. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue once every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in Sourh India - Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.
Accessibiliry: 130 km (4 1/2 hours) from Kochi.

Peermede: Situated 915 m above sea level, Peermede is on the way to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. This pleasant hill station was once the summer retreat of the Maharajas of Travancore. Here you will find sprawling rea, coffee, cardamom, rubber and eucalyptus plantations side by side wirh natural grasslands and pine forests.
Accessibility: 75 km (2 1/2 hours) from Kottayam.

Vythiri: Tucked away at the north eastern tip of Kerala, this quaint little hill station about 1300 m above sea level is renowned for its coffee, tea, cardamom, pepper and rubber plantations. Mist capped mountains and breathtaking scenery dominate other tourist attractions here. Accessibility: 100 km (5 hours) from Kozhikode.

Ponmudi: An idyllic hill resort with narrow, winding pathways and cool, green, wooded environs, Ponmudi is located 915 metres above sea level. Well known for its beautiful mountain flowers, exotic butterflies, small rivulets and springs, this hill station also has excellent trekking trails. Accessibility: 61 km (2 1/2 hours) from Thiruvananthapuram.

WILDLIFE
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady: Rolling hills, tea and cardamom plantations welcome you to Thekkady. One of the largest wildlife reserves in India, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is more popular as a tiger reserve. A boat ride on the splendid Periyar lake is the best way to experience the sanctUary. The greatest attraction here is the herds of wild elephants that come down to the lake to frolic in the waters. Tiger, Sambar, Bison, Spotted Deer, Leopard, Malabar Flying Squirrel, Stripe-necked Mongoose and so on can also be spotted in the forest. Kumily, an important spice trade centre, lies in the periphety of the sanctuary.
Accessibility: 190 km (6 hours) from Kochi.


WATERFALLS
Palaruvi waterfalls: Palaruvi which means 'milky stream' makes its way down the rocks, from a height of 300 ft. The Palaruvi woods is a beautiful picnic spot. The PWD Inspection Bungalow and the KTDC Motel offer comfortable accommodation. Accessibility: 75 km from Kollam town.

Athirapally: At the entrance to the Sholayar ranges, this 80 foot waterfall is a popular picnic spot.
Accessibility: 78 km (2 hours) from Kochi.

Vazhachal: Just a short drive from Athirapally, this pictUresque spot is adjacent to dense green forest land and is a parr of the Chalakudy river. Accessibility: 90 km (2 1/2hours) from Kochi.