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Kerala, India
Kerala, India
Porters navigate an empty river boat used for transporting commodities in Kerala state, India.
Photograph by Priit Vesilind

Statistically Kerala stands out as the Mount Everest of social development; there’s truly no place like it.—Bill McKibben

Explore Kerala with best-selling socio-environmental author Bill McKibben in the October 1999 issue of TRAVELER.

LEARN MORE

KeralaHome.com
http://www.keralahome.com
Designed primarily for Kerala natives abroad, this site may be of interest to visitors seeking current information about the state’s nontourist side.

The Kerala Organization
http://www.kerala.org
Find links to information about Kerala—culture, cuisine, education, maps, movies, etc.

Kerala Tourism
http://www.keralatourism.com
This high-tech site focuses on traditional travel information about Kerala. It includes statistics about the state, a map, and various tourism-related listings and links.

Welcome to India
http://www.tourindia.com
Access a brief description of the state, sights to see, wildlife sanctuaries, tours, and contact information for the area tourist offices.

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