About Kerala

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. Ayurvedic health holidays. Enchanting art forms. Magical festivals. Historic and cultural monuments. An exotic cuisine... All of which offer you a unique experience. And what's more, every one of these charming destinations is only a two hour drive from the other. A singular advantage no other destination offers.Kerala, India's most advanced society : A hundred percent literate people. World-class health care systems. India's lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates. The highest physical quality of life in India. Peaceful and pristine, Kerala is also India's cleanest State.For administrative purpose, the state of Kerala is divided into fourteen districts. Most of these districts offer all the tourism products typical of the State.

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Kerala At A Glance

Location : Southwestern tip of India. Area : 38, 863 sq km. Population : 3,18,38,619 Capital :Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) Language :Malayalam;English is widely spoken. Religion : Hinduism, Christianity, Islam Time : GMT +5:30 Currency : Indian Rupee Climate : Tropical. Summer : February - May (24 - 330C) Monsoon : June - September (22 - 280C) Winter : October - January (22 - 320C)

Names of Districts

Thiruvananthapuram

Kollam

Alappuzha

Pathanamthitta

Kottayam
Idukki

Ernakulam(Kochi)

Thrissur

Palakkad

Malappuram

Wayanad

Calicut(Kozhikode)

Kannur

Kasaragod

Major Cities :

Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode.