Kerala Tourist Map
Kerala or " God's own
country " is situated on the Malabar Coast of southwest India. It is the
southernmost state of the country and has Thiruvanthapuram as its capital.
Its palm-fringed beaches are a treat for everybody's eyes.Kerala is also a
favorite holiday destination. People from all over the world come to enjoy
its serene surroundings. With its lush green Hillstation , exotic
wildlife, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters and long shoreline with
beautiful beaches, it attracts tourists from all over the world. The
famous tourist spots are Alleppey, Kochi, Kollam, Kumarakom, Munnar,
Pallakad, Thekkady and Kozhikode . The famous Kovalam beach is also
located in this state. Read More about Kerala Tourism & Houseboats in
Kerala.Kerala, one of the most idyllic states of India, lies to the
extreme southwest of Indian peninsula. It is flanked by the Arabian Sea on
the west and the mountain ranges of the Western Ghats on the east. The
state can be divided into hills, valleys, midland plains and coastal
belts. Formed in the year 1956, it has 14 districts with
Thiruvananthapuram as its capital. The economy of Kerala is primarily
agrarian in nature. Some of the key crops of Kerala are tea, coffee,
rubber, cashew, cardamom, pepper and cinnamon. Its service sector is
booming with financial companies, real estate agencies, mortgage
companies, consultancy services, insurance companies and tourism industry.
Kerala is quite advanced in terms of Human Development Index and life
standard. It records the highest among states, on the United Nations
Development Programme's Human Development Index. In Kerala, the number of
people living below the poverty line is around 25 percent, which is less
than the national average of 35 per cent. Kerala has become one of the
most sought after tourist destinations in the country as well as abroad
