Kerala has been through the ages an integral part of the Indian subcontinent.Kerala, the southern most state of India occupies a unique position on themap of the country.With the southernmost extremity at Parassala about 56 kms.up from the lands end of India, it stretches along the shores of Arabian Sea for adistance of about 580 kms with Karnataka State on the North and North¬east and Tamil Nadu State on the East and South.The breadth of the State varies from 32 kms in the extreme North and South to over 120 kms. in the middle. It is hemmed between the mighty Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea.

Kerala has also alwayscome within the scheme of conquests of the various powers that held sway inthe neighbouring Tamil and Kannada areas.The Chalukyas, the Cholas, thePandyas and the Rashtrakutas invaded Kerala several times in the ancientperiod while in the later period the rulers of Vijayanagar and Mysore carried out aggressive raids into its territory.

Tourism has been acknowledged as a priority sector in Kerala and one of the strong drivers of economic growth of the State. The State has been successful in creating a place of its own in this sector. Kerala, known for its scenic beauty and diverse cultural products has been able to make a presence in the world tourism map as a prominent destination. It is also known as God’s Own Country, lakhs of people come here every year to visit, because here you get to see cultural and tradition, due to tourism, the industry here is growing at a growth rate of 13.31%.

Major Tourist attractions in Kerala are Munnar- is a hill station in the state of Kerala. Alleppey- beautiful backwaters and the houseboats.Wayanad- spice plantations and wildlife .Kochi – commercial port city Periyar National Park- bio-diverse regions ,Varkala – coastal town in the southern part Kovalam – coastal town, Kumarakom- cluster of many small man-made islands, Kollam- enchanting town with backwaters,Poovar- small rustic town, Idukki- nature-rich area, Vagamon- hill station in Kerala, Sabarimala- More than 30 million pilgrims visit the temple in Sabarimala annually. Largest Pilgrims in India, Kozhikode- Formerly known as Calicut ,Bekal- It is famous for beaches, backwaters, forts and many tourist spots, Thrissur- cultural capital of Kerala, Palakkad – tranquil scenery and clear backwaters, Thalassery- coastal town of Kerala with rich history and heritage, Trivandrum- capital city of Kerala, Nelliyampathy- hill station, Vythiri – famous cottages, log huts & tree house, Nilambur- a unique blend of culture & Colonial Rule, Ponmudi- town for Trekking and mountain climbing, Kalpetta- perfect place for nature lovers & honeymooners , Peerumedu- hill station , Guruvayur- India’s third-largest Lord Krishna temple, Malapuzha- exotic wildlife Kannur- beautiful city with beaches, monuments, ancient temples and picnic spots, Kasargod- coastal town with blend of various religions, culture and bounty of nature, Thenmala- UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in Kollam.