K. Jayakumar
Poet, lyricist and author. A widely traveled writer of eclectic interests and wide ranging experience, Jayakumar has several books to his credit including seven anthologies of poems in Malayalam and English. Translated Tagore, Kahlil Gibran, Rumi and Omar Khayyam into Malayalam and Jayadeva’s celebrated Gitagovinda into English. Has written extensively on tourism and culture. An acclaimed lyricist in Malayalam, he has directed a children’s film and scripted films, documentaries and Television programmes. Also an artist who has held several exhibitions.

Prof. U.R. Ananthamurthy
Here is a book that has dared to stray away, in sprit and language, from the primrose paths of tourism to capture the enigmatic beauty of Kerala in a strikingly truthful manner. Often books on travel and tourism dabble on chimerical surface attractions and fail to make deep studies of the land, its people and their culture. This book is an exception. This author conveys the historical and cultural ambience of Kerala with the intimacy of an insider and the objectivity of an outsider. The book will unfailingly guide the reader through the rich cultural landscape of Kerala, offering enchanting revelations and meaningful information.