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KeralaKerala is a state on the southwestern tropical Malabar Coast of India. Kerala borders Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to the east and northeast; to the west and south lie the Indian Ocean islands of Lakshadweep and the Maldives, respectively. Kerala also envelops Mahe, a coastal exclave of the Union Territory of Pondicherry. With a population of around 3.18 crore (31.8 million) and 819 persons per km², Kerala is among India's most densely populated regions. With a 73-year life expectancy and a 91% literacy rate, Kerala is also one of India's healthiest and best-educated states. more... National name:KeralaLand Area:38,863 sq.km Capital City:Thiruvananthapuram Population:31,838,619 Language:Malayalam; English is widely spoken Chief Minister:V.S. Achuthanandan Governer:R. L. Bhatia Largest city:Kochi Religion: Hinduism, Christianity, Islam History of KeralaLegend states that Kerala was created by an act of Parasurama, an avatar of Mahavishnu.Meanwhile, historians note the 10th century BCE emergence of prehistoric pottery and granite burial monuments - which resemble their counterparts in Western Europe and the rest of Asia. These were produced by speakers of a proto-Tamil language.[1] Thus, Kerala and Tamil Nadu once shared a common language, ethnicity, and culture. more... Overview of Kerala's EconomyLiteracy rate:56Also Read: A Brief insight in The Economy of Kerala | Tourist Attractions in Kerala | Fairs and Festivals of Kerala | Demographics of Kerala Flora and Fauna of KeralasKerala harbours significant biodiversity,[15] most of which is concentrated in the east. Its 9,400 km² of forests include tropical wet evergreen and semi-evergreen forests (lower and middle elevations - 3,470 km²), tropical moist and dry deciduous forests (mid-elevations - 4,100 km² and 100 km², respectively), and montane subtropical and temperate (shola) forests (highest elevations - 100 km²). Altogether, 24% of Kerala is forested.[16] Two of the world's Ramsar Convention-listed wetlands - Lake Sasthamkotta and the Vembanad-Kol wetlands - are also in Kerala, as well as 1455.4 km² of the vast Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. These forests are protected by a decades-old blanket ban on clearfelling. more... Government in keralaFacts for TravellersVisa:Foreign Nationals desirous of coming to India are required to possess valid passport of their country and a valid Indian Visa. more...
Time Zone: IST (UTC +5:30) Climate : Tropical Geography of KeralaKerala's 38,863 km² (1.18% of India's landmass) are wedged between the Arabian Sea to the west and the Western Ghats - identified as one of the world's twenty-five biodiversity hotspots[6] - to the east. Situated between north latitudes 8°18' and 12°48' and east longitudes 74°52' and 72°22', Kerala lies well within the humid tropics, near the equator. Kerala's coast runs some 580 km in length, while the state itself varies between 35-120 km in width. Geographically, Kerala roughly divides into three climatically distinct regions. more... Also Read: Districts of Kerala | Culture of Kerala | People of Kerala | Beach Tours of Kerala Bikaner is a beautiful city located on the edge of Thar Desert, in the Northern Rajasthan. It is famous for the old Havelies and world’s largest Camel Research Farm. The city was founded by Bika in 1486 AD; he was the son of Rao Jodha. It is also know as camel country and famous for [...]
Fire Dance of Bikaner
Bikaner is also famous for its rich cultural heritage of folk-lore, folk music & dance packed with fun, frolic, excitement and rituals. A unique attraction is the fire dance performed by the members of natt sect. The dancers possessed of some holy spirit, jump on live coals, sit on them and take [...]
Laxmi Nath Temple: Lakshmi Nath Temple is one of the oldest temples of Bikaner. The foundation of Bikaner was laid here in the year 1488 A.D. by Rao Bikaji. It being a historical monument has special identity. This temple was erected during the reign of Rao Lunkaran and boasts of the superb archeological skills of [...]
Bikaner is a historic city, which should be interesting to travel to while you are in Rajasthan. The history of Bikaner reveals that the fortified city of Bikaner dates back to the 15 th century.
The tourist attractions in Bikaner are the forts and palaces of this historic city. The must see places in Bikaner are [...]
Bikaner economy has a multi-faceted character that is dependent on several key external forces. Agriculture in Bikaner is a primary sector of the economy and contributes largely to the city’s net revenue. Agriculture also happens to be a means of subsistence of the majority of Bikaner’s populace. Water is a major area of concern in [...]
This fortified city is a tourist heaven with so much to offer to tourists of all tastes. Speaking of tastes, Bikaner is exhaustively popular for its’ unique sweets and “Bikaji Bhujiaâ€. Bikaner cooking style has a special flavor and is influenced by the war-like lifestyles of its inhabitants. The food hence evolved through generations only [...]
Celebrate radiant Rajasthan with festivals in Bikaner. Multi-hued customs and enchanting ritualistic practices enamor you into a pleasurable state as you tour the festivals in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India.
A brilliant mosaic of ancient traditions, festivals in Bikaner bring to fore the enchanting past and heartwarming legends associated with religious occasions. See locals performing religious rites [...]
Shopping in Bikaner is synonymous with shopping for exquisite crafts in a rustic desert paradise.
A flourishing world of camel leather shoes, camel leather chairs, camel fur rugs, camel leather belts, bags, miniature paintings on camel hides, beaded and sequined gorbandhs, lac bangles etc. envelops you in a glorious desert aura.
A grand way to [...]
Bikaner has a fairly wide selection of hotel accommodation to choose from – deluxe, standard, budget and paying guest. The most luxurious and well appointed is the heritage hotel, a converted palace belonging to the erstwhile maharaja. The RTDC also has its own tourist hotels and bungalows for the middle segment and the budget traveller. [...]
Bikaner has an extreme desert type climate with a big variation in day and night temperatures. In the summers, high day temperatures that can soar upwards of 46°C are tempered by cool evenings and nights when temperatures drop to 36°C. Summer months are made worse by hot winds and dust storms that seem to carry [...]
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