KERALA – “GOD’S OWN COUNTRY”
Surrounded by the vast Arabian sea and housing the amazing South-Western Ghats, Kerala ,proudly known as the “GOD’S OWN COUNTRY” is a travellers heaven. Visit Kerala and you can enjoy everything from serene beaches to tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, from peaceful lakes to lively waterfalls, from calming massages to adventurous trips, from cruising house boats to 5 star resorts, from Tree houses to plantation bungalows, absolutely everything. Exotic Wildlife, sprawling plantations & paddy fields, historic & cultural monuments, lush and misty hill stations, pilgrim centres, enchanting art forms, you name it and Kerala has it.
Kerala – Fact File:
| Location | South western tip of India |
| Area | 38863 sq. kms |
| Capital | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Language | Malayalam & English is widely spoken |
| Religion | Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Jainism |
Climate:
| Tropical | Summer (Feb –May) 24-35 degree Cel. |
| Monsoon (June –Sept) 20-30 degree Cel. | |
| Winter (Oct-Jan) 16 -28 degree Cel. |
Best season to visit:
As in Kerala, the climate is not so extreme; season is good throughout the year. But September to February is recommended. Monsoon period is the best time for Ayurveda treatment or rejuvenation packages at various Resorts in Kerala. During Monsoon, the nature will be at its best with misty and greeny environment.
Kerala has 14 districts with the major cities being Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Kochi,Kollam & Thrishur. The main beach destinations are Kovalam, Cherai, Varkala, hill stations include Munnar, Wayanad, Vagamon, Ponmudi, backwaters include Allepey, Kumarakom, Vambanad lake,there are sanctuaries at Periyar and Eravikulam, also are heritage sites like the Padmanabhapuram Palace, Hill Palace, Matanchery Palace. Medical tourism is promoted by Ayurveda.
