Capital
:
Thiruvavanthapuram
(Trivandrum)
Language : Malayalam, English
Area : 39000 Sq Km.
Tourist season : Oct to Feb
Population : 33 Million
Air
port : Trivandrum, Kochi, Kozhikode
Seaport : Kochi
Religion : Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
Main Cities
Thiruvanathapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kochi,
Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikkodu
Kerala
- The tourist paradise
Kerala enjoys unique geographic features that have made
it one of the most sought after tourist destination
in Asia. An equable climate. A long shoreline with serene
beaches. Tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters.
Tourist spots
Thekkady
The very sound of the name conjures up images of elephants,
unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations.
Here, in the crisp, cool air of the Western Ghats you
will experience the most enchanting holiday. With the
animals of the wild and the simple unsophisticated mountain
people. In the Periyar forests of Thekkady is one of
the finest wildlife reserves in India, and spread across
the entire district are picturesque plantations and
hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and
mountain walks.
Kochi
Emakulam (Kochi)
is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea with Kottayam
and Alappuzha districts on the south, Idukki on the
east and Trissur on the north. The commercial capital
and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Kochi, in
Ernakulam, is also known as the Queen of the Arabian
Sea. With one of the finest natural harbours in the
world, this was once a major center of commerce and
trade with the Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, and
British etc.
Thiruvananthapuram
General Information
Area: 2192 sq km.
Altitude: Sea level
Located at the southwestern tip of India,Thiruvananthapuram
district is bounded by the Arabian Sea on the west and
Tamil Nadu on the east. The wooded highlands of the
Western Ghats in the eastern and northeastern borders
give Thiruvananthapuram
some of the most enchanting picnic spots. A long shoreline,
with internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments,
backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage makes
this district a much sought after tourist destination.
Thiruvananthapuram
is the capital of Kerala.
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