How to Reach

Academic Staff College is functioning at Kariavattom Campus of University of Kerala

Route
Trivandrum – Kollam – National Highway (NH- 47)

Distance from Trivandrum
Central Railway Station – 15 Kms
Central Bus Station – 15 Kms
Airport – 24 Kms Trivandrum – Kariavattom
Bus charges - Rs. 9
Auto charges - Rs. 150/-
Taxi Charges - Rs. 200/-

TRAVEL FACT FILE
Location : India
Area : 38,863 sq. km
Population : 3,18,38,619 (Census 2001)
Capital : Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)

Geography
Kerala is located on the southwestern tip of India with the Arabian Sea in the west and the Western Ghats towering 500 - 2700 m in the east. The State is divided into three regions - the coastal lowlands, the fertile midlands and the highlands. The lowlands of Kerala are networked by endless backwaters and the deltas of forty-four rivers. The midlands are rich with cashew, coconut, arecanut, tapioca, banana, rice, ginger, pepper, sugarcane and vegetable plantations. The forested highlands abound in tea, coffee, rubber and spice plantations and wildlife reserves.

Language : Malayalam;
English is widely spoken.
Religion : Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
Time : GMT + 5:30
Currency : Indian Rupee
Climate : Tropical Summer : Feb - May (24 - 33°C)
Monsoon : Jun-Sep(22-28°C)
Winter : Oct - Jan (22 - 32°C)

Kerala, India's No.1 State
A hundred percent literate people. World-class healthcare systems. India's lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates. The highest physical quality of life in India. Best law and order conditions. India's most affluent state. Peaceful and pristine, Kerala is also India's cleanest state.

Comprehensive information on the tourist attractions of Kerala
Please Visit
www.ketalatourism.org
www.manoramaonline.com (Visit Travel Channel)
Besides an interesting profile of the State's culture, fairs, festivals and tourist attractions, this site features significant information on travel and accommodation facilities for tourists.