TOURISM IN KERALA

INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM IN KERALA

If there is one place in the riveting diversity of India where there is tangible beauty and a phenomenal thing like total

literacy, it is in Kerala. Kerala is a state full of good things. This small state at the southern tip of the Indian

peninsula is an easy winner owing to its beautiful landscape, intriguing customs, high-intensity cultural life and an

educated public so often dressed in white. From Kasargode to Thiruvananthapuram, the state in choc-a-bloc with places that

attract tourists and travellers from all over the world.

LOCATION OF KERALA IN INDIA

Kerala is situated on the southwestern tip of the Indian mainland on the Arabian Sea. The state extends between the

latitude 10°00 North and longitude 76°25 East. Kerala is bound by the Arabian Sea on the west, Karnataka on the north and

northeast, and Tamil Nadu on the east.

According to the geographical features, the state can be divided into hills and valleys, midland plains and coastal belts.

The hills of Kerala dot the Western Ghat from Ponmudi in the south to Munnar in the centre and Sultan's Bathery in the

north. There is heavy rainfall in this region during the months between May and November.

In the coastal belts of this state are situated world famous backwaters that are more or less main attraction of Kerala.

BEST TIME TO VISIT TOURISM DESTINATIONS IN KERALA

The climate of the state, as in the most of the other part of India, is tropical. The summer comes to the state in April

and continues for the next four months. The maximum temperature during this season is around 33°C. Monsoon touches the

state in June and remains there till September though not much difference in temperature can be felt. Winter is from

October to January and temperature drops a bit. The weather is never too chilly in Kerala.

HOW TO REACH TOURISM DESTINATIONS IN KERALA

BY AIR - There are three airports in the state-at Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, and Kozhikode. Thiruvananthapuram is also an

international airport, connecting the state to many places in the Middle East.

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 the country and inside the state. Long-distance express trains connect important places in the state to

places outside the state like Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, and Calcutta.

BY ROAD - An extensive network of metalled roads connects most of the places in the state. National highways 47, 17, and

49 connect the state with other parts of the country.

BY WATER - Inland water navigation systems are available in many districts. Boats are extensively used to connect many

places within the state. The state has major airports at Kochi and Vizhinjam. The minor ports in the state are Neendakara,

Azheekkala and Beypore.

Travels and Tourism India about Kerala.