In summer, cottons will help you stay cool as humidity levels are quite high in tropical climate. Warm clothing like a pullover is required if you have plans to travel to the hilly areas especially during the monsoons and in the months of December and January.
Language
Malayalam is the mother tongue of Kerala, but most people understand English as it is taught as a second language in almost all schools in Kerala.
Education
The first fully literate municipal town (Kottayam - 1989) and district (Ernakulam - 1990) in India are in Kerala. The literacy rate of Kerala is 90.86%
Religion
Hinduism, Islam and Christianity are the major religions in Kerala. In the heart of Trivandrum, at Palayam, it is interesting to find a temple, a mosque and a church stnding close to each other almost in one single compound.
Sex Ratio
Kerala has a positive sex ratio with 1058 females to 1000 males
Nearest Airport
The Trivandrum International Airport has many major carriers of the world operating flights. Pre-paid Taxis are available at the airport.
TELEPHONE NUMBERS: AIRLINE ENQUIRIES
Airport: 2501424
Air India: 2501424
Indian Airlines: 2501537, 2501542
Domestic Terminal: 142
Booking Office: 141, 2318288
Reservation: 144
Jet Airways: 2725267
Oman Air: 2505924
Gulf Air: 2501206
Kuwait Airways: 2720012
Qatar Airways: 2502548
King Fisher: 2508822
Nearest Railway Station
The nearest railhead is the Trivandrum Central Railway Station which has trains to almost all towns and cities of India. Pre-paid Taxis and autorickshaws are available at the railway station.