Kerala Fact List

Location: Kerala is situated in the area of 4480 sq. KM. It has the land of 1363 sq. km at the latitude of 10.85° N & longitude 76.5° E. Kerala shares its borders with Karnataka and Tamil Nadu states of India. The literacy rate of Kerala is 81.27% has a population of 2617072. The famous activities to enjoy in Kerala are like Backwaters, Ayurveda, Houseboats, Beaches, Waterfalls, Hill stations, Monuments, Kerala food and many others.

Districts of Kerala: Kerala has around 14 districts where you will find some wonderful places to explore. Districts of the state consist of Kasargod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Alleppey, Pathanamthitta, Kollam and Trivandrum.

Climate: Kerala has the moderate tropical climate. The maximum temperature of the state is 27°C to 35°C and minimum to 20° C. Here at Kerala, you will find South-West monsoon in the month of June and North-East Monsoon between the months of October to November.

Spoken Languages: Malayalam is the official language of the state. Some of the other languages that is been spoken in the state are like Tamil, Kannada, Konkani and Telugu.

Clothing: In Kerala, the best clothing would be light cotton clothes. You can also take woolen or winter clothes with you if you are exploring higher region of the state.

Best time to visit:Best time to visit Kerala is during October to March because you will find many cultural events and celebrations during this span of time. Also enjoy the monsoon time of Kerala.

Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)