It is known as God's Own Country. It was acclaimed by National Geographic Traveler as one of the 10 paradises of the world. Here, a 600-km long shoreline beckons you to laze. And then, when the sea flows inland, it creates a silken network of backwaters - a charming maze of canals, lagoons, deep green palms, villages, and rice boats aboard which you can watch the world float by.
 
Far inland, is a long chain of lush, mist-clad hills, punctuated by many cascading waterfalls. And nestled within the dense forests are 14 wildlife sanctuaries teeming with natural life. Then there are the remnants of a maritime history, a royal past; ayurveda, finely flavoured cuisine… The setting is inspiring for any brainstorming session; luxuriously furnished houseboats, tree houses and 'koothambalams (temple theatres) are ideal for small meetings; authentic ayurveda packages refresh jaded nerves; an excellent network of roads and three airports provide adequate connectivity; and conferencing facilities in hotels and convention centres fulfil every international requirement. Truly, Kerala, resting against the southern seas of India, is one of the hotspots of the millennium.