Kerala is a state in South India, famous for its culture, spices, beaches and backwaters. It is also one of the most literate and prosperous states in India. Serene beaches, emerald backwaters, sprawling plantations and paddy fields, hill stations, waterfalls, and exotic wildlife, ayurvedic health holidays, No wonder why Keralalites call their state "God's own country". With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 m in the east and networked by forty four rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. Kerala is blessed with tropical forests, a fertile coastal plain, fishing, tourism and a relatively stable political situation.