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| Kerala, the most populous, most literate and most cosmopolitan state of India, lies on the south west edge of the peninsula, wedged between the blue expanses of the Arabian Sea and the misty mountain ranges of the Western Ghats. Internationally recognised as one of the highest in the world in Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI) and life expectancy, Kerala is also one of the regions with the lowest infant mortality in the world. |
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| With snow-white beaches, palm-bordered backwaters, placid expanses of natural lakes, velvety grasslands, green paddy fields and lush orchards, the lower plains of Kerala are indeed a feast to the eyes. The terrain climbs up eastwards towards the Western Ghats and the scenery changes drastically. Misty mountains, wooded valleys, rocky crags, gushing streams, cascading waterfalls, manicured tea gardens and tropical rain forests beckon the tourist to the cool heights. The National Geographic Society did not need to think twice to choose Kerala as one of its 50 must-see global destinations. |
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