Best places to visit in kerala, its tribals, its famous festivals

2. Kerala
 Kerala ,also referred to as Keralam, is a state in
the south-west region of India on the Malabar coast.
It was formed on 1 November 1956 . It is bordered
by Karnataka to the north and north east, Tamil
Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep
Sea to the west. Kerala is the thirteenth largest
state by population.

3. About the state
 Formed on 1st November 1956
 Capital of Kerala is Thiruvanadapuram.
 Language spoken is Malayalam, official language
is English.
 Major cities are Thiruvanadapuram, Cochin .

4. Thiruvananthapuram

5. Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala, Capital
 Thiruvananthapuram (or Trivandrum) is the capital of
the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's distinguished
by its British colonial architecture and many art
galleries.
 Weather: 31°C, Wind W at 14 km/h, 70% Humidity
 Population: 744,983 (2001)
 Geography and climate
 Thiruvananthapuram is built on seven hills by the
sea shore and is located on the west coast, near the
southern tip of mainland India. The city situated on
the west coast of India, and is bounded by Laccadive
Sea to its west and the Western Ghats to its east.

6. MAP

7. Climate in Kerala
Compared to other Indian states, Kerala lies closer to
the
equator. Yet Kerala is bestowed with a pleasant and
equable climate
through out the year. This is because of the land's
nearness to the sea
and the presence of the fort like Western Ghats on the
east.
It can be divided into 4 seasons -
1.Winter
2. Summer
3.South-West Monsoon

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 Winter Season in Kerala: Temperature during Winter
in Kerala :
 Maximum : 28°C
Minimum : 18°C
 Average Rainfall during the season :25 mm
 Summer Season in Kerala: Avg Temperature
during Summer in Kerala:
 Maximum : 36°C
Minimum : 32°C
 Avg Rainfall during the season :135 mm

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 South West Monsoon in Kerala :Average Temperature
during this season :
 Maximum : 30°C
Minimum : 19°C
 Average Rainfall during the season :2250 - 2500 mm.
 North East Monsoon in Kerala : Average Temperature:
 Maximum : 35°C
Minimum : 29°C
 Average Rainfall during the season :450 - 500 mm
 Monsoon tourism in Kerala- Is gaining more popularity
year after year. Monsoon tourism allows tourists to explore
the intrinsic beauty of Kerala with a feel of adventure.
Government of Kerala and Kerala tourism department is
promoting Monsoon Tourism in Kerala.

10. Top places to visit in Kerala
.Munnar
. Alappuzha Backwaters
.Cochin / Eranakulam
.Kovalam
.Shalimar spice garden
.Tata tea museum

11. Munnar

12. 1.Munnar- is a town and hill station located in
the Idukki district of the southwestern Indian state
of Kerala. Munnar is situated at around 1,600
meters (5,200 ft) above sea level, in the Western
Ghats range of mountains.
The name Munnar is believed to mean three rivers-
Mudhirapuzha,
Nallathanni and
Kundaly rivers.

13. Eravikulam National Park

14.  Eravikulam National Park is a 97 km² national
park located along the Western Ghats in the
Idukki district of Kerala in India, between 10º05'N
– 10º20'N latitude and 77º0'E – 77º10'E
longitude. It is the first national park in
kerala. Eravikulam National Park, is under
consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage
Committee for selection as a World Heritage Site

15. Alappuzha Backwaters-

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2.Alappuzha Backwaters- also known as Alleppey, is
the Alappuzha is the sixth largest city in Kerala with
an urban population of 177,029 Alappuzha is an
important backwater tourist center, The district is
famous for its-
1.boat races
2.houseboat holidays,
3.beaches ,
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17. Cochin / Eranakulam

18.  3.Cochin / Eranakulam-Kochi located in Ernakulam
district formerly known as Cochin is one of the
important seaport in India. Ernakulam is a wide
choice for recreation and tourist interests in the
Kerala. And an immense scope for shopping.
 Religions in kochi
 Religion Percentage
 Hindu 47%
 Christian 35%
 Muslim 17%
 Others 1%

19. Kovalam

20. 4.Kovalam-Kovalam is a beach town on the Arabian
Sea located around 16 km from Thiruvananthapuram
city, Kerala.
Kovalam has three beaches separated by rocky
outcroppings in its 17 km coastline, the three famous
crescent of the Kovalam beach
Lighthouse Beach
Hawah Beach
Samudra Beach

21. Shalimar spice garden

22.  Shalimar spice garden-Built on a verdant land
unscathed by modernization, the Shalimar
Spice Garden is a perfect blend of European and
Indian living without diluting the rich heritage of
Kerala.
 Shalimar provides the right environment and
facilities to rejuvenate your mind and body. There
are qualified ayurveda doctors and well-trained
masseurs, both men and women at the resort

23. Tata tea museum

24.  Tata Tea Museum is a popular tourist spot situated in
Munnar of Kerala. It is situated at a distance of about
12 km from Munnar town at the Nallathanni Estate of
Tata Tea. A trip to Tata Tea Museum can provide a
firsthand knowledge about various stages of tea
processing and production of black tea. Tourists can
also learn about the different varieties of tea while
visiting the demonstration room for tea testing.
 Timings - Opening & Closing: Monday - Friday:
10.00 AM - 5.00 PM , Saturday: 10.00 AM - 5.00 PM ,
Sunday: 10.00 AM - 5.00 PM , Public Holidays: 10.00
AM - 5.00 PM

25. Famous festivals of Kerala

26. Onam

27.  Onam is a Hindu festival, celebrated with a great
enthusiasm throughout Kerala between August
and September.
 Onam is the most popular festival of Kerala (
southern coastal state of India). This is a Hindu
festival, celebrated with a great enthusiasm
throughout Kerala for a period of ten days. Every
year this festival falls on the Malayalam month of
Chingam - between August and September and
also known as the harvest festival of Kerala.

28.  Others festivals of kerala is-
 Thiruvathira
 Vishu
 Thrissur Pooram

29. Thiruvathira

30.  Thiruvathira is a religious festival of Kerala
celebrated during the asterism Thiruvathira in
Dhanu, the fifth month of Malayalam calendar
(Kolla Varsham). Thiruvathira is essentially the
festival for women. Ladies worship Lord Shiva
and pray for conjugal harmony and marital bliss
on this day. Thiruvathirakkali dance is the other
very interesting facet of the festival enchantingly
performed by women on this day.

31. Vishu

32. Vishu-The Hindu festival, Vishu is celebrated with
joy and mirth on the first day of Malayalam month
of Medam. It is actually the New Year festival of
Kerala which holds a lot of significance for Hindus
as Vishu marks the Astronomical New Year Day
for Kerala. There are lots of colorful rituals and
customs practiced by the people of Kerala on
Vishnu.

33. Thrissur Pooram

34.  Thrissur Pooram-The most spectcular festival of
Kerala, Thrissur Pooram is aptly called Pooram of
all Poorams where Pooram means 'the meeting
point of all the arts'. The 36 hours festival
combines the rich art and culture of the state of
Kerala can be seen in its entire splendor. This
festival is celebrated in the asterism Pooram in
the month of Medam according to Malayam
calendar. Pooram was first introduced by the
erstwhile Maharaja of Kochi, Rama Varma

35. Food You Must Eat in Kerala
1.Dosa Ghee Roast with Kerala Style
Sambar
Made from fermented rice and lentils, the
ghee roast dosa is cooked in pure ghee
and roasted till it gets as crisp.
2.Kerala style Fish Molee/Moly -
Don't mistake this for just another
fish curry because it's absolutely
sensational. The flavour of coconut
and cocoum also known as
kudampuli.

36. Tribals in Kerala

37.  Tribals in Kerala (Adivasis of Kerala) are the
indigenous population found in the southern
Indian state of Kerala. Most of the tribal people of
Kerala live in the forests and mountains of
Western Ghats, bordering Karnataka and Tamil
Nadu.
 According to the 2001 census of India, the
Scheduled Tribe population in Kerala is 3,64,189
(lunas - 180,169 and felunas - 184,020).
Wayanad has the highest number of tribals
(1,36,062). [idukki- (50973) and Palakkad (39665)
districts are the next two that make the lion
portion of the native tribal people groups in the
state. The Paniya (Paniyar) are the largest of the
35 major tribes.

38. The tribal on Kerala hills
 Adiyan
 Alar
 Arandan/ Ernadan
 Cholanaikkan
 Eravallan
 Malappulayan

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