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‡ Language which are widely spoken are MALYALAM,

ENGLISH.
‡ Best time to visit is DECEMBER-MAY , Monsoon
rejuvenation is in JUNE-NOVEMBER
These are the different product offering of Kerala tourism.
Products and destinations«

‡Major Beaches- Kovalam, Varkala, Fort Kochi, Kappad

and Bakal

‡Major Wild Life Sanctuaries- Thekkady, Parambikulam, Wayanad,

Silent Valley, Aralam, Peechi-Vazhani, Chimani, Shenduruny, Idukki, Chinnar,
Peppara, Neyyar

‡Bird Santuaries- Thattekad, Kumarakom

‡Hill Stations -Ponmudi, Peerumade, Thekkady, Munnar and Wayanad.

‡Art Form ±Kadhakali and Mohinivattom,

‡ The state is well known for smooth law and order,
peace and tranquility.
‡ It is famous for eco-tourism initiatives and growing
at a rate of 13.31%. Tourism industry is contributes
US$2.86 billion in the year 2008, an increase of
14.84% over the previous years.
‡ Inadequate infrastructure to match expectation
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‡ Provisional airline policies by Govt of India
‡ Restrictive coastal regulation zone
‡ Lack of efficient waste management system
‡ Lack of regulatory mechanism for sustainable
development
‡ Shortage of funds for tourism expansion
‡ Exploitation of tourists (overcharging for services)
Lot of unused prospective on heritage
tourism, and pilgrimage tourism.

· Good brand image of ‰






· Accessibility of quality human resource.

· Employability in tourism and related areas.

Ö Growth of tourism may lead to pollution problem,
ecological hazards etc.

Ö Over emphasis may lead to recession in the period of

downturn.

Ö Growth of Goa tourism with diverse offerings.

Ö Problems with natural calamities like Tsunami.