KERALA

Kerala is a coastal state on the southern tip of India

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There are four international airports in Kerala: TRV, COK, CCJ, CNN

Stay: Hotels, waterfront resorts, and homestays are options

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The patio at the Grand Hyatt is a great place to chill and watch boats go by. It is situated on Bolgatty Island.

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You can stay on a housebaot for a day or two

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If you love rain, you won't be disappointed.

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Roadtrips are scenic

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Kerala is famous for its spices, and tropical fruits. Enjoy the weather and fruits such as mango, papaya, banana and jack fruit.

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About 20% of India's coffee and 6% of tea production comes from Kerala

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It's no wonder that the ten Kerala billionaires on the Forbe's list are in Tech, Gold, or Retail.

Sarees are the popular fashion choice for women. You will find storefront mannequins sporting bright sarees

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Elephants are part of the Kerala culture

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Thiruvanathapuram is the capital city of Kerala

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Padmanabha Swami Temple Thiruvanathapuram

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The cluster of three beaches at Kovalam is one of the biggest tourist draws in Kerala.

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Go Coracle Rafting on the Kallar River

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Stroll Around Bekal Fort

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The hill station was a former resort for the British Raj elite. The rolling hills and tea plantations are popular with trekkers and hikers.

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Watch the fishermen cast their "Chinese fishing nets." The cantilevered fishing nets have become a symbol of Fort Kochi.

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Kochi Port is one of the biggest ports in India. The city also is home to a large ship-building yard.

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With its coconut groves, lush green paddy fields, lakes, and ocean, tt is not difficult to see why Kerala is known as "God's Own Country!"

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KERALA

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The southern Indian state on the Arabian Sea shoreline is popular for its palm-lined beaches, backwaters, and a network of canals.

Kerala is a coastal state on the southern tip of India

It is often referred to as "God's Own Country." Kerala has the highest literacy rate of any state in India.

There are four international airports in Kerala: TRV, COK, CCJ, CNN

Flights to Kerala from the US & Canada connect at Delhi, Mumbai, or one of the Gulf countries.

Stay: Hotels, waterfront resorts, and homestays are options

They range from affordable to super expensive.

The patio at the Grand Hyatt is a great place to chill and watch boats go by. It is situated on Bolgatty Island.

You can stay on a housebaot for a day or two

Houseboats have well-appointed rooms and serve food freshly cooked onboard.

If you love rain, you won't be disappointed.

Kerala's monsoon seasons fall between June and August and October and November.

Roadtrips are scenic

Unlike other parts of India, Kerala is green. As you drive through the cities, the traffic jams can get to you.

Kerala is famous for its spices, and tropical fruits. Enjoy the weather and fruits such as mango, papaya, banana and jack fruit.

About 20% of India's coffee and 6% of tea production comes from Kerala

Try a Kappi

It's also referred to as "filter coffee."

It's no wonder that the ten Kerala billionaires on the Forbe's list are in Tech, Gold, or Retail.

Gold is big business in Kerala.

Sarees are the popular fashion choice for women. You will find storefront mannequins sporting bright sarees

Elephants are part of the Kerala culture

You will find them at festivals, timber yards, and sanctuaries such as this one.

Thiruvanathapuram is the capital city of Kerala

The impressive Goverment Secretariat Building is over 150 years old.

Padmanabha Swami Temple Thiruvanathapuram

Based on recent discoveries, the temple's vaults are believed to hold jewellery worth over $1Trillion.

The cluster of three beaches at Kovalam is one of the biggest tourist draws in Kerala.

Kovalam Beach

Go Coracle Rafting on the Kallar River

The backwater regions of Kerala have evolved into some of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

Stroll Around Bekal Fort

The medieval fort dates back to the 1650s and is the largest fort in Kerala, spreading over 40 acres. It is in North Kerala

The hill station was a former resort for the British Raj elite. The rolling hills and tea plantations are popular with trekkers and hikers.

Munnar, the Hill Station

Watch the fishermen cast their "Chinese fishing nets." The cantilevered fishing nets have become a symbol of Fort Kochi.

Fort Kochi

Kochi Port is one of the biggest ports in India. The city also is home to a large ship-building yard.

With its coconut groves, lush green paddy fields, lakes, and ocean, tt is not difficult to see why Kerala is known as "God's Own Country!"

KERALA

The tagline “God's Own Country," may be a little overused. Still, Kerala's charm is undisputed.

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