Kerala Fast Facts
Kerala is not just about Ayurveda and coconuts. This God’s Own Country has numerous faces to explore and million things to enjoy. Kerala is one of the smallest states of the country. However, it is possible to enjoy a holistic vacation in this state. It is true that Kerala is one of the top tourist destinations of the world. What more do you know about the facts about Kerala state?
Cleanest State of the Country
According to a recent survey, which ranked the cities in the order of cleanliness, cities of Kerala have been ranked several times in the top list. Out of the top ten clean cities, five cities belong to Kerala. Do you want to enjoy the entire state with iconic attractions in the itinerary? Choose Travelogy India’s exclusive Kerala tour package:
- 10 Days – Best of Kerala Tour covering Trivandrum, Kovalam, Alleppey, Kumarakom, Thekkady, Cochin and Munnar
Good Literacy Level
Kerala has a good literacy level, compared to numerous other states of the country. All the locals are given compulsory primary education, through government programs.
High Life Expectancy
Because of the greenness of the state, Ayurvedic lifestyle or might be because of being as close to nature as possible, the life expectancy of a Kerala local is the highest among the country. The average life expectancy of the state is 74 years. Ayurvedic treatments are common in numerous regions of Kerala. These treatments are focused on general health and for specific ailments like hair loss, weight loss, cardiac health and so on.
Do you want to try the Ayurvedic richness of the land? Choose our themed vacation package:
- 7 Days – Kerala Spa and Ayurveda – covering Cochin, Kovalam, Alleppey and Trivandrum
High Tech Villages
Not just the hustling cities and metropolitan regions, even the villages of Kerala have developed. Every village has banking facilities, education options, hospitals and other amenities. This allows travel to villages, much easier and comfortable. Do you want to scale those villages of Kerala?
Try our village special : 11 days – Kerala Village Tour Package – covering Wayanad, Cochin, Kumarakom, Kovalam, Periyar and Trivandrum.
The Spice of Coast of India
India attracted European countries during the colonial era by its wealth in spices. Traders from various parts of the world visited India via Kerala coastal regions for its spices. This allowed Kerala to have a diversity in lifestyle, architecture, religion and cultural activities. Are you willing to enjoy every part of this spice coast? Take our customized 12 days Kerala Family Tour Package – covering Trivandrum, Kovalam, Kumarakom and Munnar.
First in Tourism
Kerala has been at the first place in tourism in India; from 2000 to current year. It is also considered one of the top ten tourism destinations for tourists from Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. Kerala has numerous themes of destinations starting from adventure to honeymoon.
Top themed tours to enjoy in Kerala are :
- 6 days – Kerala Honeymoon Tour – covering Kochi, Munnar, Alleppey, Kovalam and Trivandrum
- 13 Days – Kerala Beaches and Forest Package – covering Cochin, Wagamon, Kadapuram, Cherai, Bekal, Wayanad and Calicut
- 13 days – Kerala Hill Station Tour – covering Munnar, Periyar, Kumarakom, Alleppey and Kovalam
The State with Numerous Festivals
As stated before, the state is filled with numerous cultures and diverse lifestyles. This has led to celebration of numerous festivals. Not just the quantity of festivals, Kerala is also famous for adding more colors to these festivals. Each festival is linked with cultural programs, traditional feast on a fresh banana leaf, elephant activities and so on. Read here about the Top Fairs and Festivals in Kerala
Enjoy Beach in a Car in Kerala
Kerala is the only region in the country, where you can find drive-in beach. Located in Kannur, North Kerala, the Muzhappilangad drive-in beach is famous for exploring the beach in a car. Are you looking for more beaches to add to your vacation? Choose our exclusive packages of beach vacations but first learn about the Top Beaches in Kerala:
- 6 Days – Kerala Beaches Tour – covering Cochin, Alleppey, Trivandrum and Kovalam
- 5 Days – South India Beach Holidays – covering Trivandrum, Kovalam, Kanyakumari and Kumarakom
- 10 Days – India Beach Holiday Package – covering Goa, Kochi, Alleppey, Periyar, Chennai and Madurai
Destination of First Raindrop
Kerala is the first region in the country to experience monsoon, every year. From there, it would take ten days for the season to reach Mumbai and from there to Delhi. Later on, the rest of the country experiences rainfall. With this lush monsoon climate, Kerala is famous for water activities. Read about Top 7 Water Activities in Kerala to know about the activities in wait for you in Kerala.
