Some of the famous destination of kerala.

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2. Kerala at a Glance
Date of Formation: 1st November 1956
Location : South-West of India's main land
(also Known as Malabar Coast)
Geography : Latitude- between 80 18` and 120 48`
Longitude- between 740 52` and 770 22` E
Capital : Thiruvananthapuram
Area : 38,863 sq.km.
Principal Language: Malayalam
National Festival : Onam
State Animal : Elephant
State Bird : The Great Indian Hornbill (Buceros bicornis)
State Flower : Kanikonna(Cassia fistula)
State Tree : Coconut Tree(Cocos nucifera)
Staple Food : Rice
State Fish : ("Karimeen”- Malayalam)(Etroplus suratensis)
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3. Kerala at a Glance
Neighboring States : Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
Neighboring Union Territory : Lakshadeep
Highest Populated District : Malappuram
Lowest populated District : Wayanadu
Largest District : Idukki
Smallest District : Alappuzha
Longest river : Periyar
Highest peak : Anamudi
Largest Lake : Vembanadu LakeWednesday, February 17,
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4. Kerala at a Glance
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5. Amazing Facts
1. This state of India is called God’s own country because of the
beauty endowed to Kerala by God. The planter’s plantations,
the blue backwaters, the charming huge mountains and the
elegant rivers added to the beauty of Kerala that is why it is
called God’s own country.
2. Kerala has 3 International airports i.e. Kochi, Calicut &
thiruvananthapuram
3. Kerala is the state of India or probably the only state of the
world which has the highest number of coconut trees.
4. Kerala is a state where you can see Asian elephants very
commonly.
5. Worlds Only Teak Museum is in Nilambur, Kerala.
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Tourist Map of Kerala

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Distance Map of
Kerala

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Destination of Kerala

9. Munnar
• Munnar is Known as Kashmir of South India.
• It is one of the attractions that contributed to Kerala’s
popularity as a travel destination among domestic and
foreign traveler’s snuggled in the lap of such an alluring
terrain, Munnar is one of the most beautiful hill stations in
Kerala.
• Attractions:
• Natural: 1. Eravikulam National Park
2. Chinnar Wild Life Sanctuary
3. Anamudi
• Museum/ Galleries: 1. Tata Tea Museum
2. Indo Swiss Dairy Farm
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10. Thekkady
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• The best place in Kerala to observe wildlife.
• Known for mighty Indian elephant to the Great Indian Tiger ,this
place has it all. Elephants, deer, boars, bison and lion tailed
macaques are a common sight in the reservoir area.
• Attractions:
• Natural: 1. Periyar National Park

11. Alappuzha
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• An important backwater tourist center.
• The intricate networks of canals that snake their way through
the vast expanse of paddy fields, through the lanes give
Alappuzha the sobriquet of Venice of the East.
• The district is famous for its boat races houseboat holidays,
beaches , marine products and coir industry.
• Attractions:
• Religious: 1. Statue Of Karumadikuttan
2. Mannarasala Sri Nagaraja Temple
• Natural: 1. Backwaters
• Museum/ Galleries: 1. Revi Karuna Karan (RKK) Memorial
Museum

12. Vagamon
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• Vagamon is a hill station situated 1,100 meters above sea level.
• It is located in Kottayam-Idukki border of Kerala.
• Vagamon also known as the ‘Scotland of Asia’.
• It was discovered by the Britishers who found the place ideal
for tea plantations and they were followed by Christian
missionaries who built their abode of service at Kurisumala in
Vagamon.
• Attractions:
• Natural : 1. Hill Station

13. Kochi / Eranakulam
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• 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.
• Attractions:
• Religious: 1. Jewish Synagogue
2. Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica
• Natural: 1. Kodanad Elephant Sanctuary
2. Ezhattumugham Nature Village
3. Athirappally Falls
• Others: 1. Fortkochi & Chinese Fishing Nets
2. Cherai Beach and Marine Drive

14. Kovalam
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• Kovalam is a beach town on the Arabian Sea located around
16 km from Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala.
• It is also known as the “Paradise of the south”.
• Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name
the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees.
• Kovalam has three beaches separated by rocky outcroppings
in its 17 km coastline, the three together form the famous
crescent of the Kovalam beach.
• Attractions:
• Others: 1. Beaches

15. Thiruvananthapuram
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• Thiruvananthapuram also known as Trivandrum, is the capital
of the Indian state of Kerala.
• It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south
of the mainland.
• The city is characterized by its undulating terrain of low coastal
hills and busy commercial alleys.
• Attractions:
• Religious: 1. Vizhinjam Rock Cut Temple
2. Mannarasala Sri Nagaraja Temple
• Historical: 1. Kuthira Malika
2. Kanakakunnu Palace
• Others: 1. Priyadarshini Planetarium

16. Thrissur
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• Thrissur is also known as the Cultural Capital of Kerala because
of its cultural, spiritual and religious leanings throughout
history.
• The city hosts the Thrissur Pooram festival, the most colourful
and spectacular temple festival in Kerala.
• Attractions:
• Natural: 1. Athirappally Waterfalls & Vazhachal
Waterfalls
2. Anakkayam
• Religious: 1. Koodal Manikyam Temple

17. Wayanad
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• Wayanad is the 12th District in Kerala.
• The region was known as Mayakshetra (Maya’s land) in the
earliest records.
• The Folk etymology of the word says it is a combination
of Vayal (paddy field) and Naad (land), making it ‘The Land of
Paddy Fields’.
• Attractions:
• Natural: 1. Kalpetta
2. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Sulthan Bathery
4. Banasura Sagar Dam
5. Pookot Lake
6. Edakkal Caves
7. Pakshipathalam

18. Thenmala
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• Thenmala is the meeting point of kollam-Shencottah road and
Trivandrum-Shencottah road, surrounded by dense forest, 66
kms east of kollam.
• There are a large number of rubber and tea plantations in
Thenmala.
• Timber of all varieties are exported from here to all parts of the
country.
• Attractions:
• Natural: 1. Thenmala Eco Tourism Centre
2. Thenmala Reservoir
3. Deer Rehabilitation Centre

19. An Itinerary of Kerala
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20. Thank You
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