Kerala Hill Stations Kerala is more popular the world over for its beautiful beaches, bewitching backwaters, silky sand, sensuous sea and wilderness of the wildlife. But there is more to Kerala than this. Far off in the heights of the Western Ghats, Kerala has number of hill stations less ventured and explored. The hill stations of Kerala are the most perfect choice if you want to getaway from the city noises, deadlines, stress, tension and crowd. Decorated with meandering roads, ravishing rivulets, splendid springs and wondrous waterfalls, these hill stations are really different from other popular hill stations of India. The hill stations of Kerala are dense in vegetation and provide natural habitat to exotic wildlife. These beautiful hill stations of Kerala are also the source of the famous spices of Kerala. Spices such as pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and the cashew nut are grown in the plantations on the hill stations in Kerala. The Dutch and English colonial rulers of Kerala introduced cash crops plantations such as rubber and tea in the 18th and 19th centuries, which has continued till today. Southern Kerala is where you go to cruise the hydro-highways of Kerala's backwaters. The most popular place to organise such a trip is in Alappuzha (Alleppey) or the tranquil trading town of Kollam (Quilon). The area also includes the golden-sand resorts of Kovalam and Varkala and the city of Kottayam. Travel Video, Kerala, India - YouTube Climate of Kerala The climatic condition of this state differs in three of its divergent areas. This south Indian state experiences a range of weather condition. Basically there are four kinds of weather in Kerala such as winter, summer, the south west monsoons and the retreating monsoons. Through out the year the climatic condition is humid and sultry. The rains drops pre dominates the weather of Kerala. The season of winter is too short that lasts for three months starting from December to February. Sun shines brightly throughout the year in the southern part of India. The month of July and August is considered to be very sunny and bright. The temperature varies from 25 to 33 degrees Celsius. This heat is considered to be bearable. From the early months till the month of July, the visitors will be able to get a tang of swimming in the etherized water of the Arabian Sea. The green vegetation dotting the sea shore along with marvelous jingle of the sea will entice the heart deepest desires. The climatic condition is equatorial, with the twist of dry weather here and there. The visitors must pack their bag in the season of winter to visit this beautiful land of dream and imagination. The rainy season has its own beauty, if you plan to take a break in the back waters of the Alleppey. The lush green picturesque view with wings of imagination will make you feel to be in Elysian. The mortal souls do not know what heaven is, you must not miss the golden opportunity to take a peep-a-boo in this country of coconut trees and "God of Small Things". Arundhati Roy could not find a better plot than Kerala. Take your family and acquaintance to this place to be charmed by the beauty of Kerala. History of Kerala The recorded chronology dates back to the period of Ashoka, the Great. His ambition made Indian sub continent as a conglomerated whole. The small kingdom of Cholas, Pandyas, Kerala putras and Satiyaputras were incorporated with the periphery of the Empire of Ashoka. In the Neolithic period, the wet lands and rainforests used to be part and parcel of the animal kingdom. However, after Ashoka, the great the vision of holistic India was shattered. Later the southern kingdoms band wagon with the Mauryan Empire. Under the Mauryan rule the southern most states flourished. Politically these nuclei states could not develop to the extent the northern kingdoms under the sole guidance of Kautilya and his philosophies of Arthashatra. Following the era was the Christian period with their convents that are still found in the blood of the Kerelite culture. The Cheras provided the place both political and historical significance. The mythical hero of the Silappadigaram finds place in the pages of chronology till date. The Sangam period was marked by the three political stratifications. Different political rulers provided divergent cultures which are still present in the contemporary age. This is the best blessing that the state has received. By the completion of 8th century, the tales of Pallavas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas and Pandyas are written. One can also find straits of Buddhism in this land of back waters. St. Thomas Aquinas propagated monism in Kerala accompanied with Shankaracharya. Later the visitors can also find the relics of the second Chera Empire. The tales of Tamil saints are also evident in the land of Kerala. Rajasekhara Varman Rul established the "Kollam Era". It was after Coco Houseboats,Alleppey , Kerala

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