Overview
Any mention about Kerala, conjures in one’s mind, an image of pristine backwaters, palm fringed beaches, tranquil villages and greenery in profusion. God has generously bestowed this land with the bounties of nature and so it only seems natural when Kerala is referred to, as God’s own country.
A much sought-after destination for tourists in India and abroad, Kerala is named as one of the ‘Ten Paradises of the World’ and ‘Fifty Places of a Lifetime’ by the National Geographic Traveler Magazine. The alluring serenity of this place leaves every tourist spell bound, making them come back year after year.
Be it the sun-kissed beaches or the misty hill stations; the rhythmic backwaters or the forestlands rich with all varieties of flora and fauna; pilgrim centres or historic monuments; Kerala has everything you might travel far and wide to see. Just one visit and you will know why Kerala has the lovely epithets attached to it.
A much sought-after destination for tourists in India and abroad, Kerala is named as one of the ‘Ten Paradises of the World’ and ‘Fifty Places of a Lifetime’ by the National Geographic Traveler Magazine. The alluring serenity of this place leaves every tourist spell bound, making them come back year after year.Be it the sun-kissed beaches or the misty hill stations; the rhythmic backwaters or the forestlands rich with all varieties of flora and fauna; pilgrim centres or historic monuments; Kerala has everything you might travel far and wide to see. Just one visit and you will know why Kerala has the lovely epithets attached to it.
Fact File
| Location | Southwestern part of India (Flanked between the Western Ghats on the East and the Arabian Sea on the West). |
| Total Area | 38,863 sq kms |
| Neighbouring States | Karnataka to the North, Tamil Nadu to the South and East. |
| Capital | Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) |
| Number of Districts | 14 |
| Largest District | Idukki |
| Largest City | Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) |
| Major Cities | Thiruvananthapuram(Trivandrum), Kochi(Cochin), Kozhikode(Calicut) |
| Population | 31.8 Million |
| Population Density | 819 people per sq km |
| Languages Spoken | Malayalam, English |
| Literacy Rate | 90.92% |
| Per Capita Income (2006-07) | Rs 31,642 |
| Religions | Hinduism, Christianity, Islam |
| Time Zone | IST (UTC + 5:30) |
| Climate | Tropical |
| Currency | Indian Rupee |
| Annual Rainfall | 3,107 mm |
| Temperature | 22 Degree Celsius – 34 Degree Celsius |
Kerala has a moderate climate with a temperature that doesn’t change drastically during the different seasons. Though October-March is considered ideal, the monsoon months of June – August are just the right time for Ayurvedic Treatments. The Thrissurpooram at Thrissur, held every year in the month of May is something you cannot afford to miss. The favourable climatic conditions are one of the reasons why tourists choose to visit Kerala at any time of the year.
