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Kerala

Wonderfully positioned between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, the northern Indian state of Kerala is a destination no one can resist. Not even the most jaded traveller! Its diversified landscape, overwhelming greenery and the cultural lures are enough to turn a holiday into worthy moments of your life. The backwaters of Kerala have enough tourist potential offering abundant options of vacation. Pilgrimage centres, cool retreats and wildlife havens make the state desirable for all. Thiruvananthapuram (previously Trivandrum) is the capital of Kerala.

Kerala is a breathtakingly beautiful green, greenland. Natural endowments like tranquil beaches,soothing backwaters,exhilarating,enchanting waterfalls, historic monuments, spectacular art forms, rejuvenating health packages exotic wildlife and year - round festivals offer tourists a unique experience.

Major Travel Attractions in Kerala
Beaches : Beach lovers can spend some quality time in Kerala. The state boasts a long sandy coastline offering pristine and serene beaches for a wonderful vacation. Famous beaches of Kerala include Kovalam, Poovar, Bekal, Beypore, Fort Kochi, Kappad, Marari and Varkala.

Backwaters : Backwaters of Kerala capture the true essence of the natural beauty of the state. A houseboat cruise in a kettuvallom along these scenic water bodies is an experience of a lifespan. Popular backwaters of the state include Alappuzha, Kumarakom, Kottayam, Kovalam, Cochin and Kozhikode.

Pilgrimage Centres : For pilgrims, Kerala is a land of spirituality and devotion. The people of Kerala still follow age-old rites and rituals thus showcasing an essential aspect of their culture. Tourists and devotees from far and wide flock to important places like Thiruvananthapuram, Sabarimala, Guruvayoor and Varkala.

Wildlife Sanctuaries / Parks : Wildlife fanciers from the world over arrive here to watch some of the most exotic wildlife species and to indulge in multiple adventure activities. A number of wildlife parks and sanctuaries dot the landscape of the state. Some of the most famous are the Periyar Tiger Reserve, Eravikulam National Park, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary.

Getting there
By Air : Kerala is well connected to major cities of India. International airlines also fly to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.

By Rail : There are around 200 railway stations in Kerala connecting most of the places in the state to places in the other parts of India and inside the State.

By Road : Major modes of road transport are buses, tourist taxis, cars, autos etc. State is connected with other parts of South India by a number of National Highways.

Climate : The climate is tropical all year round. Summer lasts from April to June-July. The maximum temperature is around 33C. The Monsoon begins in July and it rains very heavily in Kerala. The weather becomes cooler as winter sets in and lasts from October to January. Winters are very pleasant in Kerala, as the temperature is never cold.

Best time to visit : February to November