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Kerala Tourism

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.