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Travel Information of Kerala India - Kerala is situated on the south-west corner of the Indian peninsula along the shores of the Arabian Sea. This enchanting state is endowed with exotic natural beauty and a rich culture.

Its vivid landscape is characterise by thick forest, palm fringed lakes, beautiful beaches, serene backwater, gorgeous hill stations, wildlife, magnificent monuments, delicious cuisine and vibrant festivals.The coconut farms of Kerala are world renowned.

Kerala Travel Information has also established its name in the fields of music, dance and painting. It is here that the famous dance drama Kathakali evolved.

Its colourful cities are dotted with numerous tourist sites worth visiting. Kochi located in the district of Ernakulam is the commercial capital city of Kerala. Thiruvananthapuram is renowned for its ancient monuments, backwaters and beaches. Thekkady is known for its Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Munnar is a beautiful hill station situated in the eastern part of Kerala. Here one can enjoy lush green forest, lakes, reservoirs, tea plantations and indulge in paragliding and trekking.

The beaches of Kerala must not be missed as it offers a large number of water sports activities such as scuba diving, water surfing, deep fishing, boat

cruises, and snorkelling. Travel Information of Kerala India - Kerala is also famous for its numerous shopping items. Gold and silver jewellery, coir products, handicrafts and fabrics can be purchased here to take back home.

Kerala, one of the smallest states in the Republic of India, was formed in 1956. It has an area of 15,005 sq. miles. [38,863 sq. km. ] about one percent of the total land area of India.

The state stretches for about 360 miles along the Malabar coast on the western side of the Indian peninsula; its width varies from 20 to 75 miles.

It is bordered by the states of karnataka on the north, Tamil Nadu to the east and the arabian sea to the west (map). The state has 14 districts and the capital is in Trivandrum [now Thiruvananthapuram].

Kerala Cities