The first chartered flight from Australia for the season landed at the Cochin International Airport here around 6 p. m. on Saturday.
The tourists, numbering 46, were given a warm reception after the Kerala tradition.
The arrival of the tourists from Australia is a significant development a month after unprecedented rains and floods in the State.
State tourism officials had earlier described the expected arrival of the tourists as a strong message that Kerala Tourism was ready to welcome guests after a quick recovery from the floods in the State.
