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A systematic exploration of Kerala's administrative divisions, from the southernmost coastal regions to northern highlands.
14
Districts
Administrative Divisions
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REGION
South
CLASSIFICATION
Coastal Capital
STATUS
Active
Famous Places
Kovalam Beach
Beach
Famous crescent-shaped beach with lighthouse
Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Temple
Ancient Hindu temple with immense wealth
Napier Museum
Museum
Art and natural history museum
Veli Tourist Village
Tourist Spot
Scenic backwater destination
Shanghumukham Beach
Beach
Popular sunset viewing point
REGION
South
CLASSIFICATION
Port City
STATUS
Active
Famous Places
Ashtamudi Lake
Lake
Beautiful backwater with houseboat rides
Jatayu Earth's Center
Adventure
World's largest bird sculpture
Thangassery Beach
Beach
Historic beach with lighthouse
Palaruvi Falls
Waterfall
Scenic waterfall in forest
Thenmala Ecotourism
Eco Tourism
India's first planned ecotourism destination
REGION
South
CLASSIFICATION
Hill District
STATUS
Active
Famous Places
Sabarimala Temple
Temple
Famous pilgrimage site
Perunthenaruvi Waterfall
Waterfall
Beautiful waterfall on Pamba river
Gavi
Eco Tourism
Scenic forest village
Aranmula
Cultural
Famous for metal mirrors
Konni Elephant Camp
Wildlife
Elephant training center
REGION
Central
CLASSIFICATION
Backwater Hub
STATUS
Active
Famous Places
Alappuzha Beach
Beach
Beautiful coastal beach
Kumarakom Backwaters
Backwater
Famous houseboat destination
Ambalappuzha Temple
Temple
Ancient Krishna temple
Marari Beach
Beach
Pristine beach resort area
Pathiramanal Island
Island
Scenic island in Vembanad lake
REGION
Central
CLASSIFICATION
Literary Center
STATUS
Active
Famous Places
Vagamon
Hill Station
Scenic hill station
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Wildlife
Bird watching paradise
Wagamon Pine Forest
Forest
Beautiful pine forest
Elaveezhapoonchira
Valley
Scenic valley viewpoint
St. Mary's Church
Church
Ancient Syrian Christian church
REGION
Central
CLASSIFICATION
Mountain Range
STATUS
Active
Famous Places
Munnar
Hill Station
Famous tea plantation town
Thekkady
Wildlife
Periyar Tiger Reserve
Idukki Dam
Dam
Arch dam on Periyar river
Mattupetty Dam
Dam
Scenic dam with boating
Eravikulam National Park
Wildlife
Home to Nilgiri Tahr
REGION
Central
CLASSIFICATION
Metro District
STATUS
Active
Famous Places
Fort Kochi
Historic
Dutch and Portuguese heritage
Marine Drive
Waterfront
Scenic promenade
Jew Town
Cultural
Historic Jewish quarter
Bolgatty Palace
Palace
Dutch palace on island
Hill Palace Museum
Museum
Largest archaeological museum
REGION
Central
CLASSIFICATION
Cultural Hub
STATUS
Active
Famous Places
Guruvayur Temple
Temple
Famous Krishna temple
Athirappilly Falls
Waterfall
Niagara of India
Vazhachal Falls
Waterfall
Scenic waterfall
Punnathur Kotta
Wildlife
Elephant sanctuary
Snehatheeram Beach
Beach
Beautiful sunset beach
REGION
Central
CLASSIFICATION
Gateway Region
STATUS
Active
Famous Places
Palakkad Fort
Fort
Historic fort built by Tipu Sultan
Silent Valley National Park
Wildlife
Pristine rainforest
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Wildlife
Tiger conservation center
Malampuzha Dam
Dam
Scenic dam with gardens
Nelliyampathy Hills
Hill Station
Scenic hill station
REGION
North
CLASSIFICATION
River Valley
STATUS
Active
Famous Places
Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary
Wildlife
Bird watching paradise
Thirunavaya Temple
Temple
Historic temple on Bharathapuzha
Nilambur Teak Plantations
Forest
World's oldest teak plantation
Padinharekara Beach
Beach
Confluence of river and sea
Kottakkunnu
Tourist Spot
Scenic hilltop park
REGION
North
CLASSIFICATION
Historic Port
STATUS
Active
Famous Places
Kappad Beach
Beach
Vasco da Gama landing point
Mananchira Square
Historic
Historic man-made lake
Thusharagiri Waterfalls
Waterfall
Twin waterfalls
Beypore Beach
Beach
Historic port and shipbuilding
Kozhippara Falls
Waterfall
Scenic waterfall
REGION
North
CLASSIFICATION
Wildlife Zone
STATUS
Active
Famous Places
Edakkal Caves
Cave
Ancient rock carvings
Chembra Peak
Mountain
Highest peak in Wayanad
Banasura Sagar Dam
Dam
Largest earth dam in India
Soochipara Falls
Waterfall
Three-tiered waterfall
Pookode Lake
Lake
Natural freshwater lake
REGION
North
CLASSIFICATION
Coastal Heritage
STATUS
Active
Famous Places
St. Angelo Fort
Fort
Historic Portuguese fort
Muzhappilangad Beach
Beach
Longest drive-in beach
Payyambalam Beach
Beach
Beautiful sunset beach
Parassinikadavu Temple
Temple
Famous snake park
Arakkal Museum
Museum
Only Muslim royal palace
REGION
North
CLASSIFICATION
Border District
STATUS
Active
Famous Places
Bekal Fort
Fort
Largest fort in Kerala
Chandragiri Fort
Fort
Historic fort on river
Ranipuram Hills
Hill Station
Scenic hill station
Kottancheri Hills
Hill Station
Rainforest area
Madhur Temple
Temple
Ancient Ganapathy temple
38,863
TOTAL AREA (KM²)
35M
POPULATION
580
COASTLINE (KM)
100%
LITERACY RATE