Kerala is the most beautiful state in the South West corner of the Indian peninsula. With the high ranges of Western Ghats in the East and the Arabian Sea in the West, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features. Though Kerala is lagging behind many other states in the country so far as per capita income is concerned, the state enjoys premier positions in health and education. In these areas, Kerala has been keeping up with the international standards for decades. Medical science and healthcare services in Kerala have reached new peaks in the last decade. The state which has a proven track record is the first to catch up with the developed countries in advancements in the health sector. The state has a number of hospitals which can compete with those in the developed countries and these hospitals are in a position to offer many consultancies under one roof. Internationally, the medical fraternity from Kerala is among the most sought after professionals. Easy accessibility is the most important factor for the growth of health sector. The state has three international airports so as to facilitate the arrival of health tourists from abroad to the Kochi, Malabar and Travancore regions. Calicut international airport covers the whole of Malabar area, while Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram international airports take care of the central and southern regions respectively. It is unprecedented thing which testifying to the fact the Ayuveda and other alternative medicines are attracting more and more people across the globe. Many of the hospitals in Kerala which are up to the mark in offering medical services are now catching up with international standards in hospitality facilities in their institutions. The Government of India has recently authorized a new category of visas for prospective medical tourists. This Medical Visa will enable patients who wish to travel to India for medical reasons, to enter India on this specialized visa and stay for the duration of their treatment.