Kerala, gifted with lovely beaches, hill stations, stunning backwaters, mind blowing greenery, wildlife, bird sanctuaries and rich culture, is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. Kerala tourism is now the first word among all the tourists. An equable climate. a long shoreline with serene beaches, tranquil stretches of emerald Kerala backwater, lush Kerala hill stations and exotic Kerala wildlife, Kerala Waterfalls, Sprawling Kerala plantations and paddy fields, Kerala Ayurvedic health holidays, Enchanting art forms, Magical festivals, Historic and cultural monuments, an exotic Kerala cuisine... All of which offers the visitors a unique experience and makes tourism in kerala exactly a trip to ‘Gods Own Country’.

Kerala, the land of exotic beauty and charm, believed to be the land of the Gods and has mesmerized many a traveler from near and far. From elephants to colourful butterflies, Kerala is overflowing with the wonders of nature. Throughout the world, Kerala beaches are renowned for their breathtaking beauty. There is no end to the mesmerizing beauty of Kerala. It is indeed a heaven on earth and is rightly called God's own country.

Kerala is a land of great natural beauty. The elegant waterfall at Athirappally near Trichur is a popular tourist spot. The highest peak of peninsular India Aana Mudi is located in this state. The scenic Thekkady Wild Life Sanctuary is a popular vacation destination for nature lovers. Kerala, a kaleidoscope of mesmeric charms enthralls a traveller with some of the most romantic natural resources in the world - sun filtered glades of palm trees, shimmering beaches, dense tropical forests, rocky coasts, still bays, astounding rivers and an intricate maze of back waters.

Backwaters are a treasure to kerala. The inlaid lakes and large network of canals have provided sea trade routes and the serene marshy backwaters have attracted the abundant tourist interest

Five most popular destinations

Kovalam
Kumarakom
Thekkady
Munnar
Cochin

Climate

Summer: March - May (24 - 33)
Monsoon: June - August (22 - 28)
Winter: September - February (22 - 32)

Major Airports

Trivandrum - International Airport
Airport Code: TRV
Country Code: 91
Telephone: 471-500283
Fax: 471-500428
E-mail: apd_votv@aai.aero
Website: None

Cochin - Nedumbassery International Airport
Airport Code: COK
Country Code: 91
Telephone: 484-610125
Fax: 484-610009
Email: cial@vsnl.com
Web Site: www.cochin-airport.in

Calicut - Karipur International Airport
Airport Code: CCJ
Country Code: 91
Telephone: 483-2712630, 483-2711314/5
Fax: 483-2711406
Email: apd_calicut@aai.aero
Web Site: None

Major Cities of Kerala

- Alappuzha (Alleppey)
- Ernakulam (Cochin)
- Idukki
- Kannur
- Kasaragod
- Kollam
- Kottayam (Kumarakom)
- Kozhikode (Calicut)
- Malappuram
- Munnar
- Palakkad
- Thekkady (Periyar)
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Thrissur
- Wayanad
- Varkala