Keralam (Kerala) is famously known as ‘God’s Own Country’. It is an Indian state on the southwestern tip of the country. The official language of Kerala is Malayalam. The state is stretched in the Malabar Peninsula and spans 38,863 sq km. The capital of this state is Thiruvananthapuram.
The state's name comes from the Malayalam word kera 'coconut tree' and alam 'land'; thus, 'land of coconuts', which is a nickname for the state used by locals due to the abundance of coconut trees. Kerala is a sliver of tropical paradise that has attracted tourists from all over the world. It is famous for its heavy network of backwaters with sandy Arabian Sea beaches and cool, hazy peaks of the Western Ghats.
Beyond its natural beauty, the state is home to several fascinating cities that showcase the perfect blend of tradition and modernity. Those popular and beautiful cities are Kochi, Alleppey (Alappuzha) Munnar, and Wayanad.
The state has the highest literacy rate than all the other states of India at 96.2%. Religion in Kerala is a mixture of different faiths; Hinduism, Islam and Christianity being the most significant among them.
Tourism in Kerala is a fast growing industry which provides job opportunities for so many local people. It is named as one of the ten paradises of the world by National Geographic Traveler. Every year thousands of tourists are coming to see the peaceful beauty of this small calm land.
Kathakali is a classical dance form of Kerala, and Kalatipayattu is a form of martial art that is practiced in Kerala. Kerala has lots of renowned festivals one of them being Onam. This depicts that Kerala has unique and wonderful art forms, culture and festivals.
Ayurveda is widely popular in the state. Ayurveda not only refreshes your body but also refreshes your soul. The Ayurveda draws increasing numbers of tourists to Keralam every year.
A structured Glimpse About Kerala
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| Languages |
Malayalam, English, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi |
| Population |
~33 million |
| Area |
Approximately 38,863 sq km |
| Famous places in Kerala |
Alleppey (Alappuzha), Munnar, Wayanad, Kochi (Cochin), Thekkady, Kovalam |
| Major Festivals |
Onam, Thrissur Pooram |
| Popular Cuisine |
Appam, Puttu, Kerala Sadya, Malabar Biryani, Fish Curry |
| Climate |
Tropical climate with heavy monsoon seasons (June-September and October-November) |
| The best time to visit |
The best time to visit Kerala is from October to March. |
| Months to avoid |
The absolute worst time to visit Kerala is during the peak monsoon season (June through August). |
| Transporting hubs (Airports) |
Kerala is the only state in India with four international airports-
- Cochin International Airport (COK)
- Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
- Calicut International Airport (CCJ)
- Kannur International Airport (CNN)
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| Transporting hubs (Railway stations) |
Indian Railways effectively connects Kerala to all metropolitan cities.
- Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC)
- Ernakulam Junction (ERS) & Ernakulam Town (ERN)
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| Transporting hubs (Major Highways and Roads) |
- NH 66 (formerly NH 17)
- NH 544 (formerly NH 47)
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| Navigating the state |
- Hire a Moped (drive by yourself)
- Train
- Bus
- Private Driver
- Boat
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| Payment Methods Payment methods in Kerala are- |
- UPI
- Digital wallets
- Bank transfers
- Credit and debit cards
- Physical cash
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