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Location: South Western tip of India
Area: 38,863 sq. km.
Capital: Thiuvananthapuram [ Formerly Trivandrum ]
Language: Malayalam, English also widely used
Religion: Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
Time: GMT + 5:30
Currency: Indian Rupee
Climate: Tropical
Summer: February - May ( 24 - 33d C)
Monsoon: June - September ( 22 - 28d C)
Winter: October -January ( 22- 32d C )
Tourist Season: September – May
Best Season: November - April
International Airports: 3
Domestic Airports: 3
Districts: 14 [Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Allapuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasargod]
Famous for: Beaches & Backwaters, Coir Goods, Cashew nuts, Pilgrim Centres, Snake Boat race, Spices & Condiments, Kathakali Dance, Drama & Mohiniyaattam, Onam Festival.

Kerala is a land of vivid, vibrant colours and breathtaking surprises.

The tiny evergreen State on the South West corner of India, is sandwiched between the Lakshadweep Sea and the Western Ghats.

Kerala has legendary origins, as it is believed that Parashuram, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, threw his axe into the sea from Gokarna (near present day Mangalore) and the Sea retreated from where the axe fell to give birth to Kerala.

The land of lagoons and beaches invites you to discover the meaning of enchantment. The State is studded with lively palm-fringed wide sandy beaches, limitless stretches of lush vegetation and mist shrouded mountains. It is a made to order vacation land. Apart from the exotic scenery, Kerala unfolds a cultural canvas, fascinating in its variety. The frenzied tempo of Snake Boat races, the classical dignity of Kathakali, the lyrical beauty Mohiniyattam, the satirical wit of Ottan Thullal, the controlled skill of Kalaripayattu and the exquisite workmanship of Kerala handicrafts. A visit to this tiny fertile friendly land will reveal a kaleidoscope of deep rooted cultures, traditions and delightful sensations.

God's Own Country: Kerala enjoys unique geographic 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 stretches of emerald backwaters, exotic wildlife, enchanting art-forms, magical festivals… all of which offer you an unique experience. And what’s more, every one of these charming destinations is only a two-hour drive from the other.


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