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:

A hundred percent literate people. World class healthcare systems. India’s lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates. The highest physical quality of life in India. Peaceful and pristine, Kerala is also India’s cleanest State. For administrative purposes, the State of Kerala is divided into fourteen districts. Most of these districts offer all the tourism products typical of the State.