Kerala is the place where the busy fast moving India slows down. A narrow strip of land with Arabian sea on one side and western ghats on the other. The tropical greenery of Kerala offers a plethora of different experiences and is indeed aptly dubbed "Gods Own Country". Whether one wants to experience hill-stations, rivers, back-waters or warm sunny beaches, Kerala is the one place that gets you all covered. Kerala also boasts of a rich heritage be its world famous Ayurveda, Kalaripayattu or any of its bewildering art forms which soothes the body and mind alike. It was the spices from Kerala that got hold of the attention of the Ancients. Many had come in search of the treasured "Black Gold" dating as far back as the 13th Century. Along with Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and many more, Kerala has also proved to be an exotic spice hub of the world. Native Kerala dishes are indeed the gravity that constantly attracts and binds it with other cultures; be it the 5 course Sadya or the mouth watering seafood delicacies.