Kerala is a state situated on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. The Cities of Kerala are enclaved within the blue waters of the Arabian Sea and the sombre mountains of the Western Ghats. They are home to a range of birds, freshwater fishes, mammals and reptiles as well as a number of species of trees. The tropical forests and the gushing rivers work in unison to form a magnificent atmosphere that lulls every tourist. Some of the main rivers flowing through the Cities of Kerala are the Periyar, the Bharathapuzha, the Pamba, the Kadalundipuzha and the Achankovil.
The rich culture of the cities is well reflected in the Carnatic music and the dances of koodiyattom and kathakali. While Malayalam is the official language; Tamil and various Adivasi languages are also spoken. The main Cities of Kerala are Tiruvananthapuram (the capital city), Allepey, Cochin, Idukki, Kollam, Malappuram, Munnar, Varkala, Wayanad, Calicut and Kottayam.
