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About Kerala : A slender green sliver of land clinging to the south western flank of the Indian peninsula, Kerala is one of the southern states of the Republic of India. Kerala is known as Gods own Country.
With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 m in the east and networked by forty four rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. An equable climate. A long shoreline with serene beaches , Tranquil streches of emerald backwaters, Lush hill stations and exotic wildlife, Waterfalls, Sprawling plantations and paddy fields. A singular advantage no other destination offers.
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Kerala General Information
Summer February - May (24 - 33 degree Celsius)
Winter October - January (22 - 28degree Celsius)
Monsoon June - September (22 - 28 degree Celsius)
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Capital : Thiruvanathapuram
Area : 38,863 sq km. Population : 3.1 crore Literacy : 91% Languages : Malyalam, English , Hindi Airports : Cochin, Trivandrum
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Kerala Tourism / Travel
Sandwiched between the Lakshwadeep Sea and the Western Ghats, Kerala is a bustling little green-and-silver, coconuts-and-water state on the west coast of India.
Kerala tourism is an essential area in Indian tour attractions. Kerala tourism is blessed with lots of mind blowing attractions - Kerala backwater tours, Kerala ayurveda packages, Kerala wildlife tourism, Kerala beach tourism, Kerala honeymoon packages etc.
An ideal destination for the leisure travelers as well as jet-set wide-eyed tourists. Whether you are a travel connoisseur wanting to have a languorous travel to rejuvenate yourself and your family, Kerala travel is not likely to disappoint you. Kerala is aptly known as the "paradise of Travelers".
As a destiation, Kerala attracts the independent traveler with its unique qualities like the pristine environment, the rich and vibrant culture and the high quality of life for the local inhabitants brought about by the state's investments since Independence in the field of education, health care, institutions of democracy, social justice etc. The state is also endowed with its unique natural, cultural and social resources.
Munnar Hill Station , Kumarakom Backwaters and Cochin are prime tourist destinations in
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Kerala Culture
One aspect of the state's rich cultural heritage is manifest in its varieties of religious architecture: ancient Hindu temples with copper-clad roofs, later Islamic mosques with "Malabar gables," and colonial Portuguese Baroque churches.
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Today Kerala is the most advanced state in India wiht the highest literacy rate and the lowest birth rate. Almost a quarter of the land area is covered by forest, with more than over 3500 plant species, most of them growing in the Western Ghats. Kerala's forest's abundant and diverse habitat support a variety of wildlife population. Cultivation varies from Paddy fields and coconut palms over the plains, while up in the hills, there are plantations of areca nut, cardamom, rubber, pepper, tea and coffee.
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Keralities (the people of Kerala) are known for their harmony and temperaments among themselves. They always welcome outsiders with open hands and heart. Hospitality is a part of Kerala culture and are the best host one can see in this world. | |
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