Kerala Honeymoon
Tours
The Indian state of Kerala has numerous tourist
destinations and attractions to offer its visitors. Pleasant climate, verdant
hill stations, sun-kissed beaches, historical monuments, breathtakingly
beautiful backwaters, exotic wildlife, wonderful waterfalls, terrific temples,
enchanting art forms, colorful & vibrant festivals, Ayurvedic health & Spa
resorts, romantic houseboat cruise over scenic backwaters, lip-smacking cuisine,
friendly people and lot more are waiting you and your family for Kerala tour.
Munnar-Munnar hills is siatuated at an
altitude of 5000 to 8000 Ft above sea level. and is situated at the confluence
of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathani & Kundala. This beautiful
hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in
South India. Sprawling Tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, and
holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Munnar also has the highest
peak in South India - Anamudi , which towers over 2695 m.Kerala Honeymoon tour
takes you through these serene and beautiful spots. Anamudi is an ideal spot for
trekking. The high ranges of Munnar were earlier known as Kannan Devan
Hills,named after a certain Kannan Devan,who had been land lord in the Anchanad
Valley on the eastern side of the district. The main cultivation crops in Munnar
are Tea and Coffee. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands
in Munar is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in the blue
every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006 AD. Kerala Honeymoon tour package
takes you through these serene and beautiful spots
Allepey -Alappuzha or Alleppey is famous for
its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes. Alappuzha remains
prominent on the tourist trial of Kerela as one of the major centers for
backwater boat trips. A host of boat races are held here during the harvest
season ( between July and September ). Alleppey is also known as the "Venice of
the East" its was here that traders from across the seven seas came in search of
black gold and souvenirs. Alappuzha or Alleppey is also home to Kuttanad, The
rice bowl of kerala, one of the very few places in the world where farming is
done below sea level. Kuttanad is a land of lush paddy fields and stretches for
75 Km sandwiched between the sea and the hills. Kerala Honeymoon tour packages
takes you through these serene and beautiful spots.Alleppey's allure is the
backwaters. Begin with a cruise, then stroll back into the town past the canals
covered with mauve hyacinths. A backwater cruise on the Punnamada Kayal takes
you along canals past scenic islands offering sublime views of coconut and paddy
fields, chinese fishing nets and toddy tappers at work.
Cochin -Cochin also called as Kochi and is a
prime tourist destinations in the state of Kerala. Cochin and Ernakulam existed
as twin cities, almost inseparable. The place is situated on the Western Coast
and abutted by Arabian Sea. The city lies to the north west of yet another
important tourist destination called Kumarakom and is also termed as commercial
capital of Kerala. With ample means of transportation the place is connected
with the rest of the country and destinations beyond. Cochin is sometimes
referred as the Gateway to Kerala and constitutes the headquarters of the
Ernakulam district. Kerala Honeymoon tour takes you through these serene and
beautiful spots of Cochin.
Kovalam -Kovalam was a small, sleepy
village. It lay in humble obscurity along the picturesque coast of Kerala. Then
around 1930, this little village was unexpectedly shaken out of its lethargic
slumber and thrust on the international tourist map. The vendors of holiday
dreams along the sea had discovered the fabulous silver sands and palm-fringed
shores of Kovalam. From then onwards, there was no looking back. Honeymoon tour
to Kerala takes you through these serene and beautiful spots.Earlier Kovalam was
an anglers' paradise, but gradually transformed into a tourist spot of great
interest. From sun bathing to swimming, Ayurvedic treatment to yoga and
meditation, herbal body toning massages to special cultural programmes, holidays
in Kovalam is a tourist delight. The Kovalam lighthouse beach is where most
visitors spend their time. Kerala Honeymoon tour packages takes you through
these serene and beautiful spots .As Ayurveda of Kerala is renowned, therefore
Kovalam's many hotels and resorts offers Ayurvedic massage and treatment. Yoga
centers are also plenty in Kovalam. Some theatres perform the traditional Kerala
art form - Kathakali, and ethnic martial art - Kalarippayattu. Among innumerable
beach resorts in Kovalam, the Kovalam Ashok Beach Resort, Surya Samudra Beach
Garden, Somatheeram, Niki's Nest, Cocunut Bay Beach Resort, Uday Samudra Beach
Resort, Hotel Samudra etc own private beaches are popular for their cleanliness
and secluded location. Most of these private beaches are located near Vizhinjam
at least 8 km far from Kovalam Kerala Honeymoon tours takes you through these
serene and beautiful spots
Kumarakom -Kumarakom is situated near the
Kottayam district of Kerala. The place falls to the west of the district and
about 16 kms from it. The place is connected by roads to the rest of the city
and the nearest railway head is located at Kottayam. Kumarakom, more precisely
is situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake and as such features backwater
regions. Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake and a
picturesque, clean village like most places in Kerala. The rich greens and the
rural life are clubbed with the beautiful Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Spread
across 14 acres, the bird sanctuary is a favourite haunt of migratory birds and
an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo,
wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian stork that live in flocks are a
fascination for visitors. The best way to watch the birds of the Kumarakom
sanctuary is a boat trip round the islands. Kerala Honeymoon package takes you
through these serene and beautiful spots .Holidays in Kumarakom amidst marvelous
mangrove forests, captivating coconut canopies, swaying palms, mangrove forests,
pulsating paddy fields sprinkled with enchanting waterways and canals decked
with while lilies, and spectacularly beautiful beaches can be quite a
rejuvenating experience for the weary traveler. For everyone looking forward for
a lazy and relaxing vacation in Kerala, Kumarakom is the place to be. When you
travel to Kumarakom, a visit to the Vembanad Lake is a must. The fresh water
lake acts as an integral part of the backwater cruises in Kerala. Kerala
Honeymoon tour takes you through these serene and beautiful spots.A popular
attraction in Kumarakom is the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The 14-acre bird
sanctuary is situated on the eastern banks of the Vembanad Lake. Birds
(waterfowl, water ducks, cuckoos, wild ducks etc.) nest and spend happy summers
here. Birds like Siberian storks migrate here every year. Kerala Honeymoon tour
package takes you through these serene and beautiful spots
Varkala -The latest hot-spot destination in
Kerala, Varkala is must for those who prefer to do absolutely nothing while
holidaying. Due to a spillover resulting from the over saturation of Kovalam,
Varkala is a favourite with tourists who travel to Kerala. At the Varkala
platform, there is no indication that this town is on many a tourist itinerary.
Kerala Honeymoon tour packages takes you through these serene and beautiful
spots.Sivagiri Mutt is the samadhi (memorial) of Shri Narayana Guru, spiritual
leader and social reformer of Kerala. A man much ahead of his times, he
propagated the idea of one caste, one religion, and one God. His discourses were
conducted mainly in and around Varkala. Located about 2.5 km from the town, on
the banks of the Thiruvananthapuram-Shornur canal, Sivagiri Mutt is visited by
thousands of Hindu pilgrims, annually. Most people, who visit Sivagiri, also
make it a point to go to Janardhana Swami Temple. This temple is situated close
to Varkala's beach Honeymoon tour package to Kerala takes you through these
serene and beautiful spots.Ironically enough, much before Varkala became known,
internationally, for its sandy stretch, the beach, named Papanasam, was already
well known to pilgrims in Kerala. Considered an auspicious site, during the
season of Karkkidakavavu, special pujas for invoking departed souls are
conducted here. Varkala and its 3 km stretch of beach beckons the demanding and
the travel weary. Kerala Honeymoon tour takes you through these serene and
beautiful spots
Wayanad -Wayanad lies at an altitude varying
from 700 - 2100 metres above the sea level. The district has the highest number
of tribal settlements in Kerala. The hill ranges of Vythiri taluk (taluk is a
sub division of a district), through which the road from Kozhikode ascends the
Wayanad plateau over the mind boggling bends and ridges, are the highest
locations of Wayanad district. Established in 1973, the Wayanad Wildlife
Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur
of Karnataka on the northeast and Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu on the southeast. Rich
in bio-diversity, the sanctuary is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere
Reserve, which has been established with the specific objective of conserving
the biological heritage of the region. The sanctuary is very rich in flora and
fauna. The management lays emphasis on scientific conservation with due
consideration for the general lifestyle of the tribals and others who live in
and around the forest region. Kerala Honeymoon packages takes you through these
serene and beautiful spots. |
