"This land of 'beauty and wild' presents amazing features with splendid natural beauty and landscapes. Endowed with a rich repertoire of natural bounty – blue mist-capped mountains, undulating hills, meandering rivers & serene lakes, gushing streams & tumbling cascades, stunning backwaters & tranquil lagoons, the gentle surf, powdery, golden sands on palm fringed shores & breathtakingly beautiful beaches, the zigzag rocky terrain of the Western Ghats, clear skies shimmering through coconut canopies, along with mind-blowing verdant vistas of straggling plantations, paddy fields and fascinating flora and fauna. From the majestic elephants to the colourful butterflies, Kerala is overflowing with the wonders of nature. Throughout the world, Kerala is renowned for her breathtaking beauty."