| Kerala Fact File | ||||
| Location | : |
Southwestern tip of India | ||
| Area | : |
38,863 sq. km | ||
| Population | : |
31,838,619 (Census 2001) | ||
| Capital | : |
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) | ||
| 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) | ||
God’s Own Country:
With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats in the east and networked by forty-four rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features. An equable climate. Serene beaches. Emerald backwaters. Lush hill stations and exotic wildlife. Waterfalls. Sprawling plantations and paddy fields. Ayurvedic health holidays. Enchanting art forms. Magical festivals. Historic and cultural monuments. An exotic cuisine….All of which offer you a unique experience. And what is more, every one of these charming destinations is only a two-hour drive from the other. A singular advantage no other destination offers. Kerala, India’s most advanced society:
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