Kerala

🌿 Kerala Overview – The Serene Soul of South India

Kerala, located on the southwestern coast of India, is a tropical paradise renowned for its lush greenery, backwaters, hill stations, and rich cultural traditions. Often called “God’s Own Country”, Kerala offers an enchanting mix of natural beauty, Ayurvedic wellness, vibrant festivals, and a progressive social model with high literacy and healthcare standards.

With its Malabar Coastline, spice plantations, Kathakali dance, and houseboat cruises, Kerala is a top destination for both nature lovers and spiritual seekers alike.

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🏞️ Tourism & Attractions

  • Backwaters: Alleppey, Kumarakom – Houseboat cruises through scenic lagoons and canals

  • Hill Stations: Munnar, Wayanad, Thekkady – Famous for tea gardens, cool climate, and wildlife

  • Beaches: Kovalam, Varkala, Marari – Clean, serene coastal destinations

  • Wildlife Sanctuaries: Periyar, Silent Valley, Eravikulam National Park

  • Spiritual Sites: Sabarimala Temple, Guruvayur Temple, Padmanabhaswamy Temple


🌺 Culture & Heritage

  • Traditional Arts: Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Kalaripayattu (martial art), Theyyam

  • Festivals: Onam, Vishu, Thrissur Pooram, Boat Races

  • Architecture: Sloping tiled roofs, wooden carvings, ancient temples and palaces

  • Ayurveda: Global hub for Ayurvedic therapies and rejuvenation treatments


🍛 Cuisine

  • Famous Dishes: Kerala Sadya (banana leaf meal), Appam with stew, Puttu and Kadala, Malabar Biryani

  • Use of Ingredients: Coconut, curry leaves, mustard seeds, seafood, and local spices

  • Desserts: Payasam, Unniyappam, Ada Pradhaman

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  • Capital Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
  • Largest City Kochi (Cochin)
  • Area 38,863 sq. km
  • Population Approx. 35 million (2021 estimates)
  • Languages Spoken Malayalam, English, Tamil, Hindi
  • Climate Tropical wet – heavy monsoons, hot and humid climate throughout the year
  • Literacy Rate 96.2% (highest in India)