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History

Kerala, officially Keralam, is known as a tropical paradise of waving palms and wide, sandy beaches. The South Indian state is also known as God's own Country.

Overview

Expect to pay above ₹700 (~US$14) for a non-air-conditioned room or more than ₹1,200 (~US$26) for one with air-conditioning. This category includes many 3-star hotels. Expect spacious rooms, English-proficient concierges, and airport or railway station pick-up and drop-off.

Historical Timeline

1956

With the linguistic reorganisation of states, the Malayalam-speaking regions of Malabar and Travancore-Cochin were integrated into the State of Kerala on 1 November 1956.

1996

According to the Human Development Report of 1996, Kerala's Gender Development Index was 597; higher than any other state of India.

Historical Sites

Bhoothathankettu Dam and Reservoir

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Idamalayar Dam

Notable Figures

Bhoothathankettu Dam and Reservoir

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Idamalayar Dam

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