Kerala is a state in southern India. God’s Own Country – this tagline used by Kerala’s Tourism Department says it all about this wondrous state of India. To the west of the Arabian Sea and with a channel of backwaters running through this alfresco Indian state, Kerala truly provides the most scenic backdrop for all your holiday clicks! A throng of coconut trees can be seen and its turquoise waters are sure to take your breath away! With rivers and turquoise backwaters, Kerala rests in the lap of Mother Nature. This unspoiled & tranquil state is popular for its useful herbs, exotic wildlife, emerald green hill stations, and the crystal-clear Arabian Sea along the coastline. It is truly God’s own kingdom!
Amazing Facts about Kerala
The state of Kerala, mostly known for its awesome backwaters and horde of coconut trees, has some unique facts that will coax you to pack your bags for a Kerala trip:
- Indeed – God’s Own Country!
- Kerala happens to be the cleanest Indian state
- Kerala is the 1st state to receive monsoons!
- Kerala is home to the wealthiest Hindi temple
- This place is the Ayurvedic paradise of India
- This state not just has the highest literacy rate, which is a well-known fact, but it also has the highest female-to-male ratio as well!
- The golden truth about Kerala is that this state has the maximum gold consumption in the country
- The Indian state that celebrates the largest number of festivals
- Has a wide variety of herbs
- The 2nd least corrupt Indian state
- The country’s largest producer of rubber
- The 1st Indian state to implement education reform bills
- National Geographic declared it a ‘paradise’ among 10 others
- The people of Kerala enjoy the largest media exposure!
- Kerala state shares a special bond with its affable elephants
Some More Facts about Kerala
- The backwaters of Kerala cover almost half the state’s length
- It is lush with coconut trees
- 1st state to have 100% child primary education
- It has the lowest death rate
- Also known as the ‘spice-coast-of-India’
- Largest alcohol consumption (per capita)
- India’s 1st mosque, synagogue & church happen to be here!
- India’s first coir factory had been established in the state of Kerala
- Largest life expectancy
- Home to one of the hottest places in the world
- India’s highest point, Anamudi Peak (other than the Himalayas)
- The state of Kerala is home to many rare wetlands
- Kerala is home to the world’s oldest teak trees
- Kerala has no domestic airports
- Zero homeless people
- The first digital state of India
- Best place to die in India
- Kerala also happens to be World’s 1st baby-friendly state
- Ranks 1st in the institutional delivery
- The world’s finest ‘drive-in’ beach is here!
Devi Royal Residency
The unique facts about Kerala give you enough reasons for an extended stay here; use Devi Royal Residency for this extended stay! You can also book Ayurvedic treatment sessions to have a medically enriching tour in Kerala.
