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| Kerala - "God's own country" |
Kerala is on the southernmost
tip of India. popularly known as ‘God’s Own Country’,the land
presents vistas of greenery from the majestic heights of Western
Ghats with its exotic hill stations undulating west ward to
endless miles of placid back waters, whispering green coconut
corridors long shore line, golden beaches with hot sunshine
and warm sea, enchanting art forms, historic and cultural monuments.
Kerala has a host of colourful magical festivals and is a land
of rich cultural heritage. Kerala is also an ideal destination
of health holidays., The landscape is dominated by rice fields,
mango and cashewnut trees and, above all, coconut palms. The
equable climate with copious shower has ensured a never-ending
supply of fresh fruits, vegetables, cereals, nuts, and spices.
People have been sailing to kerala in search of spices, sandalwood
and ivory for at least 2000 years. Kerala is one of the ten
'Paradises Found' by the National Geographic Traveler, for its
diverse geography and overwhelming greenery. |
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| Kerala at a glance |
| Location :
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Southwestern tip of India |
| Area : |
38,863 sq km |
| Population : |
3,18,38,619 |
| Capital : |
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) |
| Major Cities : |
Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi (Ernakulam
district) and Kozhikode. |
| Language : |
Malayalam,English is widely spoken |
| Religion : |
Hinduism, Christianity, Islam |
| Time : |
GMT +5:30 |
| Currency : |
Indian Rupee |
| Climate : |
Tropical |
| Summer : |
February - May (24° - 33°C) |
| Monsoon : |
June - September (22° - 28°C) |
| Winter : |
October - January (22° - 32°C) |
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