Kerala has a distinct and diverse cultural background. The culture and lifestyle of malayalis is deeply entwined with the rich history and religion of the state. Kerala is known for being one of the most cosmopolitan and peace loving states in India. The state has given amazing religious liberty to all its faiths, encouraging tolerance and even acceptance of religious and cultural aspects from various forms of belief and worship. Thus Kerala stands as a model for unity in diversity of different religions and cultures.

A flourishing market of spices, the fertile golden land of Kerala was once called upon for trade by the ships from all continents to collect the valuables and riches that the land possessed in the form of spices, condiments, coconuts, sandalwood, oils, medicinal herbs, perfumes and so on.

Kerala has served as a melting pot of several ancient, ethnic and vibrant art forms and cultural, religious fairs, festivals and conventions associated with the local places of worship. The erstwhile rulers of the state made it a point to encourage religious liberty, offering patronage to an assortment of faiths and communities. The festivals of Kerala are symbolic of the spirit of its people encapsulating communal harmony. Filled with merriment, enthusiasm and team spirit, they are social occasions that bring together people belonging to various cultures and backgrounds.  

This tolerance of cultural values has been a striking feature of Kerala that has persisted through the ages. The state has embraced the highest achievements of the human spirit in every sphere of life. Thus, in its totality, the state of Kerala represents the quintessence of the collective accomplishments of its people in the fields of religion and philosophy, language and literature, art and architecture, education and learning, and economic and social organisation. In fact, all through its history, the genius of Kerala has blossomed forth in all its vigour and vitality and has helped its people to reach the peak of excellence in all their endeavours.



With dreamy cruises in the serene backwaters, sparkling palm-fringed beaches, green-carpeted rolling hills, exotic wild life sanctuaries, soft gleaming white sands, unending stretch of turquoise blue water, tall palm groves, lush green woods, sprawling plantations, panoramic views of sleepy little villages, therapeutic ayurvedic massages, age-old martial art forms, dynamic boat races, amazing spectacles of rural life, a wealth of ancient culture and heritage, and much more to offer, the travel enthusiast gets to discover the sheer magic in God’s own country, the land of natural surprises.

Little wonder then that Kerala is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in the world today.