Kerala
Capital : Thiruvavanthapuram (Trivandrum)
Language : Malayalam, English
Area : 39000 Sq Km.
Tourist season : Oct to Feb
Population : 33 Million
Air
port : Trivandrum,
Kochi, Kozhikode
Seaport : Kochi
Religion : Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
Main Cities
Thiruvanathapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kochi,
Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikkodu
Kerala
- The tourist paradise
Kerala enjoys unique geographic features that
have made it one of the most sought after tourist
destination in Asia. An equable climate. A long
shoreline with serene beaches. Tranquil stretches
of emerald backwaters.
Tourist spots
Thekkady
The very sound of the name conjures up images
of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice
scented plantations. Here, in the crisp, cool
air of the Western Ghats you will experience the
most enchanting holiday. With the animals of the
wild and the simple unsophisticated mountain people.
In the Periyar forests of Thekkady is one of the
finest wildlife reserves in India, and spread
across the entire district are picturesque plantations
and hill towns that hold great opportunities for
treks and mountain walks.
Kochi
Emakulam (Kochi) is located on the coast of the
Arabian Sea with Kottayam and Alappuzha districts
on the south, Idukki on the east and Trissur on
the north. The commercial capital and the most
cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Kochi, in Ernakulam,
is also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea.
With one of the finest natural harbours in the
world, this was once a major center of commerce
and trade with the Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese,
Dutch, and British etc.
Thiruvananthapuram
General Information
Area: 2192 sq km.
Altitude: Sea level
Located at the southwestern tip of India,Thiruvananthapuram
district is bounded by the Arabian Sea on the
west and Tamil Nadu on the east. The wooded highlands
of the Western Ghats in the eastern and northeastern
borders give Thiruvananthapuram some of the most
enchanting picnic spots. A long shoreline, with
internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments,
backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage
makes this district a much sought after tourist
destination. Thiruvananthapuram is the capital
of Kerala.
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