Thiruvananthapuram (old popular name - Trivandrum) is the capital India’s southern state of Kerala. Lying on the southwest coast of India, Thiruvananthapuram is an ancient city dating back to 1000 BC. Its name literally means ‘Tiru Ananta Puram’, that is the abode of the sacred serpent Ananta, upon whose coils Vishnu lies in the main temple.

Kochi (old popular name - Cochin) figures among India’s major seaports. The second largest city of the state of Kerala, Kochi is located in Ernakulam district. It is Kerala’s most cosmopolitan city and commercial capital. Kochi is also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea.

occupies a significant place on the tourist map of Kerala. This water-locked district is washed by the silvery waves of the Arabian Sea. Interlocked with a large number of canals and bridges, Alappuzha has immense untapped potential for backwater tourism. It is also a major centre of coir and carpet industry.

Kottayam, located in central Kerala, is a veritable treasure trove of beauty with the Vembanad Lake forming its western boundary. This district borders Ernakulam district in the north, Idukki district in the east and Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta districts in the south.

Munnar is a hill station located at an altitude of 5000 to 8000 feet above sea level. It is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams, namely, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala

Kollam (old popular name - Quilon) is a small and beautiful town situated on the Ashtamudi Lake, some 71 km from Kerala’s capital Thiruvananthapuram. Lying towards the south of the state, Kollam shares its eastern borders with the state of Tamil Nadu. On the northern side, it is bounded by Pathanamthitta, on the southern side by Thiruvananthapuram and towards its west lies the stretched out Lakshwadeep sea.

Kumarakom is a cluster of tiny islands on the Vembanad Lake, located 14 km from Kottayam. Kumarakom’s salubrious climate, lush greenery and the all-pervading presence of water cast a mesmerizing effect on the visitor. Kumarakom is part of Kuttanad, the 'granary of Kerala', that falls in the Alappuzha district. Alappuzha itself is described as the 'Venice of the East'. Kumarakom offers excellent tourist attractions like boating, fishing and sightseeing.

Thekkady, located in the Iddukki district of Kerala, is a wonderful tourist place featuring hill stations, plantations and wildlife sanctuaries. Situated about 60 km from central Idukki, Thekkady lies towards the lower end of the state, close to the border of the state of Tamil Nadu.

Thrissur is termed as the beautiful cultural capital of Kerala and a land of colourful festivals. It lies on the west end of Palakkad gap through the low pass between the Nilgiris and the Palani hills. Thrissur literally means 'Tiru-Siva-Perur' that is the town with the name of Lord Siva. The most important feature of this city is the Vadakkunath Kshetram (temple) where the reigning deity is Lord Siva.

is a major town on the Kerala coast. It was the capital of the Kothagiri kings for many centuries. In ancient Kerala also Kannur was a favourite destination of foreign travellers from Europe, China and Arab countries. In his book of travels, Marco Polo, recounting his visit to the area in 1250 A.D, refers Cannanore as a great Emporia of spice trade