Friday, 28 October 2011

Kerala Tourism at a Glance

The  pristine backwaters, palm fringed beaches, tranquil villages ,lush green hill stations , exotic wildlife, waterfalls, sprawling plantations and paddy fields make Kerala- the God’s own country, a Natures Paradise and an amazing tourist destination. It is unique rich traditions and customs are popular all around the world.

A much sought-after destination for tourists in India and abroad, Kerala is named as one of the ‘Ten Paradises of the World’ and ‘Fifty Places of a Lifetime’ by the National Geographic Traveler Magazine. The alluring serenity of this place leaves every tourist spell bound, making them come back year after year.

The timeless beauty of the palm fringed beaches of Kovalam and Varkala, the majesty of the greeny hills of Munnar and Vagamon, the serenity of the pristine backwaters of Kumarakom & Alleppy and the enchanting  forests of Thekkady and Silent Valley will have you bowled over.

Here is some quick information on Kerala which will be useful for travellers visiting the State. 


Location           : Southwestern tip of India. 
Capital              : Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)    
Language          : Malayalam. English is widely spoken.  
Religion            : Hinduism, Christianity, Islam   
Time                 : GMT +5:30     
Currency          :  Indian Rupee      
Summer            : February - May (24 - 34°C)      
Monsoon          : June - September (20 - 30°C)      
Winter              : October - January (18 - 28°C)

Major airports  : Cochin, Trivandrum, Calicut.

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