Kerala

Colourful Kerala, the land of the Kera (coconut palm) is an enchanting kaleidoscope of deep rooted cultures, traditions and delightful sensations. This narrow strip of land at the south-western tip of India is about 565 kms. long and just 120 kms. at its widest. It is an exotic blend of nature’s very best-cool, mist shrouded highlands, fertile plains, dense tropical forests, palm-fringed sandy beaches and a complex maze of backwaters. The State is flanked by the high ranges of Western Ghats on the east and Arabian Sea on the west. Thus, the beaches and backwaters, wildlife sanctuaries and hill stations are all located in close proximity, providing a unique experience to the travelers visiting this land of great beauty. Nowadays, Kerala has emerged as a major tourist destination and is ranked among the ten paradises of the world by the ‘National Geographic Traveler’.
Info:
Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
Languages: Malyalam
Best Visit Season: Nov. to Apr.
Well-known for: Kathakali dance, Snake boat race, Backwaters, Onam festival, Coir goods and Cashewnuts.