Kerala......! " God's Own Country"

Kerala, formed in 1956, is one of the smallest states in the Republic of India. The state has 14 districts and the capital is in Thiruvananthapuram. Kerala is a land of great natural beauty. The country has the highest rate of literacy (100%) among Indian states.Graced by the Arabian Sea on the west, the Western Ghats on the east and networked by forty-four rivers, Kerala lies on the southern tip of the Indian peninsula. Kerala is a land of great natural beauty. It is the ideal place to visit during your tour to South India.


The ancient history of Kerala is shrouded in the mists of tradition. The most popular legend would have it that the land crust that forms the state was raised from the depths of the ocean by Parasurama, the Brahmin avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu and hence the sobriquet - "God's own Country". Thus during your tour to Kerala you get an opportunity to be a part of this culturally rich country.


Today, Kerala is one of the best-known tour destinations in the world tourism map. From mind-blowing landscapes to infinite intriguing customs, high-intensity cultural life to the educated public, holidays and tour in Kerala is a unique experience in itself.


Kerala is also famous for spices. Coz of dis Kerala is also known as Spice Garden.

About Kerala

Capital - Thiruvananthapuram
Area - 38,863 Sq. Km
Length - 575 km
Language - Malayalam, English
Location - South west tip of the India's main land
Time - GMT +5.30
Currency - Indian Rupees
Weather - Tropical
Summer - February - May (24 - 33 degree Celsius)
Winter - October - January (22 - 28degree Celsius)
Monsoon - June - September (22 - 28 degree Celsius)
High Season - December - May
Number of Districts - Fourteen
Population - 29,011,237 lakhs as per the 1991 census (20.011237 Millions)
Density of population - 749 per sq kms; second largest in India
Kerala's share in the national Population - 3.44 percent
District average - 20.78 lakhs (2.078 millions)
Sex ration - 1036 women for 1000 men.
Study prediction - Zero population growth in three decades
Average size of Family - 5.3 person
Literacy rate - 89.81 per cent
Male literacy rate - 93.62 per cent
Female literacy rate - 86.17 per cent
Major Port - Kochi
Airports - Thiruvanananthapuram, Nedumbassery, Kozhikode
Road - State owned bus, private bus, tourist taxi, regular taxi, auto rickshaw, private vehicles,erry services. The State is linked with railways.
Beaches - Kovalam, Varkala, Cherai, Alleppey, Kappad, Shanghumugham, Thirumullavaram and Bekal
Sanctuaries - Periyar, Thekkady, Aralam, Parambikulam, Wayanad, Idukki, Silent Valley, Thattekad, Eravikulam, Chinnar, Peppara, Peechi-Vazhani, Neyyar and Kumarakom
Hill Stations - Ponmudi, Peermade, Thekkady, Munnar, Wayanad and Devikulam
Cash Crops - Rubber, Coffee, Tea, Cardamom, Pepper and Cashew Other products Coir, Handloom, Handicrafts, Metal Mirror and fibre products.