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Welcome to Kerala Tourism

God’s Own Country, Kerala is also renowned as the ‘Land of Coconut Trees’ and ‘Spice Garden’ is located in the southwestern coastal region of India. The Malayali meaning for Kerala is ‘Kera (coconut)+Alam (land)’ and the state is geographically categorized into 3 regions namely, Highlands, Midlands, Coastlines. Kerala has been prized with the placement among ‘10 Paradises of the World’ by National Geographic. Kerala’s economy significantly revolves around the spice trade followed by tourism. Kerala holds the historical record of being the host to Portuguese, Greek, French, Roman, Arab, Dutch, Chinese and British voyagers. Trivandrum, Cochin, Kollam, Kozhikode, Kannur, Thrissur, Kottayam are the important cities of Kerala.

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About Tourism in Kerala

Touring Kerala is nothing less than that of visiting paradise. Kerala is the ultimate tourist destination for nature admirers, adventure or sports lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, beach obsessed, houseboat fanatics, hill station freaks, ayurveda devotees and so on.

Kerala Hill Stations: The bumpy topography of Western Ghats shelters several hill stations of Kerala, which is responsible for tourism influx. The hilly slopes are jeweled with tea & coffee estates, spice and rubber plantations. Munnar, Wayanad, Vagamon, Thekkady, Idukki, Ponmudi, etc. are among the popular hill station cities.

Kerala Beaches: The innumerable beaches add to the beauty of Kerala which invites tourists for water sports and beach activities. Some of the most-visited beaches of Kerala are located in Kovalam, Kannur, Varkala. Marari, Kochi, etc.

Kerala Backwaters: The backwaters of Kerala are one of the unique and attractive features for the tourists. The backwaters are a gateway to several canals and lagoons. Boating and houseboat cruising are among the favorite activities on the backwaters. Alleppey, Kollam, Kumarakom, Vembanad are among the most visited regions.

Kerala Waterfalls: The mind-boggling cascades of God’s Own Country offer absolute tranquility, thereby validating their worth. The resplendent waterfalls of Kerala are an absolute visual treat and have been the favourite picnic spots and venues of relaxation for tourists since time immemorial. The monsoon season pours a magical spell on these waterfalls so that they descend to their destination in full bloom. Meenmutty, Athirapally, Palaruvi, Thoovanam, Attukkad are among the popular waterfalls in Kerala.

Best Destinations to Visit in Kerala

Kerala is a beautiful state in India known for its lush green hills, dreamy backwaters, and stunning beaches. Here are some of the best destinations to visit in Kerala:

Munnar : Adorned with rolling hills and tea estates, Munnar is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit.

Alleppey : Tourists’ favorite destination for experiencing houseboat cruising on the beautiful backwaters. Popularly known as ‘Venice of the East’

Kochi : The ‘Gateway to Kerala’, Kochi is a cosmopolitan city where modernism blends with tradition.

Thrissur : Renowned as the ‘Cultural Capital of Kerala, Thrissur attracts a bulk of crowd during the ThrissurPooram festival.

Wayanad: A picturesque hill station, Wayanad is a perfect getaway for a tranquil holiday.

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Kovalam : The hub of best beaches in Kerala, Kvalam is a coastal town famous for several water sport activities.

Trivandrum : The capital city of Kerala, it is also known as the Pearl of South. With authenticity at its peak, there’s a lot of things to experience in Trivandrum.

Kozhikode : The ‘City of Spices’ where Vasco DA Gama landed when he discovered India for the first time.

Thekkady : The abode of the famous Periyar National Park, Thekkady also treasures scenic beauty and wildlife.

Kumarakom : It is a luxurious holiday spot ornamented with serene backwaters and houseboat cruises.

Tour Packages Kerala

Our packages of Kearla tour are extensively designed to offer a perfect wildlife holiday for you. The various Kearla tour packages offered by our tour company are suitable for everyone, whether a single person or a family or a large group of people as well as available in different budget options.

Geographical Details about Kerala

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    • 1. Latitude: 8°18′ and 12°48′ North
    • 2. Longitude: 74°52′ and 77°22′ East
    • 3. Area: 38,863 sq. km
    • 4. Population: 34,698,876 approx (2023)
    • 5. Population density: 917 per sq. km approx (2021)
    • 6. Districts: 14
    • 7. Climate: Tropical

Road Distance from Kerala to following Cities

  • 1. Goa - 777 km
  • 2. Puducherry - 529 km
  • 3. Mysore - 403 km
  • 4. Bangalore - 556 km
  • 5. Chikmagalur - 517 km
  • 6. Ooty - 283 km
  • 7. Chennai - 653 km
  • 8. Kanyakumari - 327 km)
  • 9. Madurai - 221 km
  • 10. Coimbatore - 198 km
  • 11. Rameshwaram - 406 km

How to Reach kerala

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By Airways

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in the southern part of Kerala. The Kochi International Airport in central Kerala. Calicut International Airport in the northern part of Kerala.

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By Railways

Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram are the major railway stations in Kerala. Apart from that there are several other railway stations linked across India.

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By Roadways

Kerala is well connected from all the cities in India via National Highways 17, 47, and 49.

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