The God's Own Country: With the Arabian Sea on the west, the Western Ghats towering 500 - 2700 m on the east and networked by forty four rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographic features that have made it o ne of the most sought after tourism destinations in Asia. An equable climate. A long shoreline with serene beaches. Tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters. Lush hill stations and exotic wildlife. Waterfalls. Sprawling plantations and paddy fields. Ayurvedic health holidays. Enchanting art forms. Magical festivals. Historic and cultural monuments. An exotic cuisine... All of which offer you a unique experience. And what's more, every one of these charming destinations is only a two hours drive from the other. A singular advantage no other destination offers.
Highest P Q L Index in India
Literacy 100%
Life expectancy 69
Death rate 6
Birth rate 17
No. of hospital beds 348
(per unit of population)
Density of science & technical personnel - Highest
India 's most advanced society : Kerala's amazing social development indices are on par with the developed world. A hundred per cent literate people. World-class health care systems. India 's lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates. The highest physical quality of life in India . Peaceful and pristine, Kerala is also India 's cleanest state. All these achievements have led the World Bank to recommend the Kerala model of development to the Third World Nations.
For administrative purposes, the State of Kerala is divided into fourteen districts.
Air connections
Karipur Airport , Kozhikode 
Domestic flights (direct):
From/To : Mumbai, Chennai, Coimbatore
International flights (direct):
From/To : Sharjah , Bahrain , Dubai , Doha , Ras-al-Khaimah , Kuwait , Riyadh , Fujairah
Cochin International Airport , Nedumbassery
Domestic flights (direct):
From/To : Mumbai, Chennai, Goa, Agathi, Bangalore
International flights (direct):
From/To : Sharjah, Dubai , Abu Dhabi , Dhahran , Bahrain , Riyadh , Muscat , Singapore
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
Domestic flights (direct):
From/To : Delhi , Mumbai, Bangalore , Chennai , Cochin .
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