Location :

South-Western part of India.

Capital :

Trivandrum.

Main language :

Malayalam.

Dialects :

Kolezhuthu (older ones), Vattezhuthu, Grandha script (book script) and modern script.

Area :

38,863 square kilometers.

Terrain :

Rolling hills, Coastal Plains and rugged mountains.

Climate :

Clement Climate and varies across seasons.

Important tourist destinations :

Backwaters of Kerala, Beaches of Kovalam, Varkala, Cherai, Kappad, Muzhappilangad and Bekal.

Popular hill stations are Nelliampathi, Munnar, Ponmudi and Wayanad.

Most visited national parks and wildlife sanctuaries are Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar, and Eravikulam National Park.

Best Time To Visit :

September to February.

Transport :

By Air : The state has three major airports located in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, and Kozhikode. These airports connect Kerala to the rest of India.

By Railway : The vast network of railways connect the major towns of Kerala. The major railway stateions of Kerala are Kasaragod, Thalassery, Kannur, Vadakara, Tirur, Kozhikode, Shornur Junction, Thrissur, Aluva, Palakkad Junction, Ernakulam Town, Alappuzha, Ernakulam Junction, Chengannur, Kollam Junction, Kottayam, and Thiruvananthapuram Central.