Kerala Tourism

Welcome to Kerala, also referred to as God's Own Country

Kerala, also known as Keralam, is a state in the south-west region of India on the Malabar coast. It was formed on 1 November 1956 as per the States Reorganisation Act by combining variou s Malayalam-speaking regions.

• Area: 38,863 km²
• Founded: October 31, 1956, 11:00 PM
• Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
• Population: 34.8 million (2012)

Places to visit in Kerala:

• Thekkady: Thekkady is probably the best place in Kerala to observe wildlife and hence it is a dream destination for any tourist visiting Kerala. From the mighty Indian elephant to the Great Indian Tiger, this place has it all. Elephants, deers, boars, bisons and lion tailed macaques are a common sight in the reservoir area.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  


• Munnar: Munnar is known as Kashmir of South India & its situated in Kerala. Munnar is located at an altitude of 1600 feet above sea level. It is one of the attractions that contributed to Kerala’s popularity as a travel destination among domestic and foreign travellers snuggled in the lap of such an alluring terrain, Munnar is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Kerala.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  


• Alappuzha Backwaters: Alappuzha is an important backwater tourist center, attracting several thousands of foreign tourists each year. The intricate networks of canals that snake their way through the vast expanse of paddy fields, through the lanes give Alappuzha the sobriquet of Venice of the East. The district is famous for its boat races houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  


• Vagamon: Vagamon is a hill station situated 1,100 meters above sea level. Located in Kottayam-Idukki border of Kerala. It has a cool climate with the temperature between 10 and 23 °C during summer midday. Vagamon also known as the “Scotland of Asia”, was discovered by the Britishers who found the place ideal for tea plantations and they were followed by Christian missionaries who built their abode of service at Kurisumala in Vagamon.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  


• Cochin/Eranakulam: Kochi located in Ernakulam district formerly known as Cochin is one of the important seaport in India. Ernakulam is a wide choice for recreation and tourist interests in the Kerala. And an immense scope for shopping. The famous 13th century Italian traveller aptly remarked: “if China is where you make money, then Cochin surely is the place where you spend it!”
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  


• Kovalam: Kovalam is a beach town on the Arabian Sea located around 16 km from Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala. It is also known as the paradise of the south. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees. Kovalam has three beaches separated by rocky outcroppings in its 17 km coastline, the three together form the famous crescent of the Kovalam beach.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  


• Thiruvananthapuram: Thiruvananthapuram also known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland. Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as "Evergreen city of India",the city is characterized by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills and busy commercial alleys.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  


• Thrissur: Thrissur is also known as the Cultural Capital of Kerala because of its cultural, spiritual and religious leanings throughout history. It houses the Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy, Kerala Lalithakala Akademi and Kerala Sahitya Academy. The city hosts the Thrissur Pooram festival, the most colourful and spectacular temple festival in Kerala.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  


• Wayand: Wayanad is the 12th District in Kerala was formed on 1 November 1980 by carving out areas from Kozhikode and Kannur districts. Kalpetta is the district headquarters as well as the only municipal town in the district. The region was known as Mayakshetra (Maya's land) in the earliest records. Mayakshetra evolved into Mayanad and finally to Wayanad.[1] The Folk etymology of the word says it is a combination of Vayal (paddy field) and Naad (land), making it 'The Land of Paddy Fields'. There are many indigenous tribals in this area. It is set high on the Western Ghats with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100 m.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  


• Thenmala: Thenmala is the meeting point of kollam-Shencottah road and Trivandrum-Shencottah road, surrounded by dense forest, 66 kms east of kollam. There are a large number of rubber and tea plantations in Thenmala. Timber of all varieties are exported from here to all parts of the country. Themala Dam site is open for tourists. Eco tourists centre is situated at Thenmala.