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Kerala
Kerala is a green strip of land, in the South West corner of Indian peninsula.
It has only 1.1 8 per cent of the total area of the country but houses 3.43%
of the the country's population. In 1956, when the states were reorganized,
Kerala was formed after tying the princely states of Travancore and Cochin
with Malabar, a province under Madras state.
Tamil
Nadu
Tamilnadu is a tourist paradise. A glorious culture. A rich tapestry of
history . A nature's paradise of blue beaches and clear skies a modern state.
To get a full view of this enchanting state, you are most welcome to Tamilnadu
any time. You can revel on the Marina beach or go cruising in the theme
parks or let your mind rest in peace in the midst of magnificent-temples.
Karnataka
Karnataka, called as Karunadu (elevated land) in ancient times. The course
of Karnataka's history and culture takes us back to pre-historic times.
The earliest find of the stone age period in India was a hand axe at Lingasugur
in Raichur district. The Ashoka's rock edicts found in the state indicate
that major parts of Northern Karnataka were under the Mauryas.
Andhra
Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh, India's fifth largest state, is sprawled over an area of
275,068 sq. km. History has forged, and left behind vital links with the
state, as is evident from the many edifices, monuments and architectural
ruins, the legacy of dynasties as old as 300 B.C. Traces of the diverse
and variegated facets of the culture of the Mauryas, Pallavas, Cholas, Satavahanas,
Chalukyas and Vijayanagar, offer imposing vistas, that continue to fascinate
the observer.