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Location: Southwestern tip of India
Area: 38863 sq. km
Population: 3,18,38,619 (Census 2001)
Capital: Thiruvanathapuram (Trivandrum)
Language: Malayalam, English is widely spoken
Religion: Hinduism, Christianity. Islam
Time: GMT + 5:30
Currency: Indian Rupee
Climate: Tropical
(Average Temperature
Summer: February - May (24 - 34°C)
Monsoon: June - September (20 - 30°C)
Winter: October - January (18 - 28°C)
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Kerala popularly known as "Gods own country", along the tropical Malabar
Coast of southern tip of India, is one of the most beautiful states of India
and globally famous for its pristine beauty of nature. In whatever part of
the state you will travel, you find amazing attractions stealing your heart.
Learn more about Kerala tourism, how to reach Kerala, travel destinations,
attractions, backwaters, hill stations and houseboat stay in Kerala. Here
you will find all around lush green landscapes as if nature had poured all
its beauty on it. Kerala - the land of coconut trees, backwaters - is so
beautiful that perhaps you will forget to wink your eyelids.
There are lot
of tourism options in this beautiful state, such as; beautiful beaches,
breathtaking backwaters, lovely lakes, historical monuments, terrific
temples, rich flora & fauna, rich culture & tradition, traditional villages,
verdant hill stations, lush green landscapes, exotic beach resorts,
exhilarating wildlife sanctuaries & parks, enchanting bird sanctuaries,
lovely lakes, beautiful waterfalls, sprawling plantations, paddy fields,
palm coconut trees, colorful fairs & festivals, historic & cultural
monuments, historic cities, traditional villages, beautiful architectures,
traditional rice boats, luxurious houseboats, forest expedition, adventure
and sports, friendly people, etc are the prime factors to make Kerala a
globally famous tourist destination
Kerala
occupies a long (550km), narrow strip of land in the far south of India. Its
coastline is on the Arabian Sea (part of the Indian Ocean) and its eastern
border with the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu is the top of the majestic
Western Ghat Mountains. The landscape varies from long golden beaches to
cool hill stations and dense green jungle to bustling cities. Its unique
feature is the 1,900km of palm fringed backwaters.
Kerala was created in 1956 from the former princely states of Travancore, Kochi, and Malabar. Largely ruled by benevolent Maharajas who introduced social reforms emphasizing the provision of education and basic services, Kerala remains one of the most progressive, literate, and educated states in post-independence India. Today Kerala is most peaceful, pristine and cleanest state in India.
An
equable climate, a long shoreline with serene beaches, tranquil stretches of
emerald backwater, lush hill stations and exotic wildlife, sprawling
plantations, paddy fields, Ayurveda health holidays, enchanting art forms,
magical festivals, hosting and cultural monuments, a divine cuisines
features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations
in Asia. And what’s more every one of these charming destinations is only a
two hour drive from other.
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