Kerala, Tropical paradise or honeymooner’s paradise is perfect destination for newly married couples. With waving palms covering wide sandy beaches in a cascade of lush green vegetation, Kerala has much more than that to offer. Kerala backwaters, majestic mountains, scenic landscapes, diverse religions, ayurvedic spas, exotic beaches, romantic monsoons, rainforests all makes it the most preferred holidaying spot by couples to enrich their love life
Backwaters of Kerala add to the romance of one’s trip. Cut off from outer world and submerge yourself in backwater by taking a cruise .Try getting a houseboat from either Kumarakom or Alleppy. Backwaters are present throughout the state but Alappuzha and Kottayam are the most preferable. Its water, water and water everywhere, barricaded by small villages sidelined by huge coconut trees guarding with its palms swaying in the wind.
Apart from backwaters, for some more fun, take a round to exotic beaches hand in hand, splashing water at each other with cooling breeze around. Kerala has 650 km of coastline and numerous beaches. The world famous Kovalam beach, near Trivandrum is well known for fun and frolic. It has a good bathing area, clean environment with affordable accommodation. In sixties, it used to be a centre of Hippy counter-culture, and is today serves as the venue for wild beach parties.
Varkala Beach in Thiruvananthapuram district is a long cliff with natural springs and thus makes the beach more natural. Or simply Goa for long drive along Muzhappilangadu beach near Kannur district. With lush greenery around, this beach has naturally clean and closely packed sand which makes it drivable. Beach is very long 4-5 km and is a pleasant place to spend some romantic time.
Kerala is known for its exotic waterfalls out of Rocky Mountains, hereby giving picturesque view of the surrounding. There are more than two dozen waterfalls, both large and small, with numerous rapids and springs. The largest fall waters are at Athirampally, where three milky waterfalls fall at great speed. Nilgiris, the Blue Mountains of the Western Ghats near Trivandrum has abundance of hill stations. The most popular one is Munnar, the honeymoon capital of the state. It is a good place to stay to see the surrounding countryside. The highest peak of the Western Ghats is located at Anamudi which will tempt you to go for trekking. The area is also home to several sanctuaries and forest reserve areas.
Involve yourself in adventures activities that will bring you much closer forming great bonding of trust. Go for safe trekking in Pallakad and Kottayam districts, or explore rocky cliffs and open space of Munnar by rock climbing and Para Gliding. Or simply sit comfortably in Canoe and enrich your romance with the surrounding of backwaters. For wildlife lovers, have a try on Jungle safari, Elephant safari, Bullock Cart Safari and Nilgiri safari and explore rich rain forests of Kerala with exotic wildlife preserved in nearby sanctuaries and reserves namely Periyar Tiger Reserve, Silent valley reserves and others.
After thrilling tour, give your body a gift of ayurvedic massage that will ease you out from the hectic ceremonies of marriage and adventurous activities during the tour. Kerala is world famous for its ayurvedic treatments as well with no side effects.
So without any doubt, plan your honeymoon tour to Kerala and submerge yourself in its scenic beauty that will flourish your newly married life. Abundance of tourist attractions ranging from beautiful high altitude blue mountains to pristine rain forests to golden sun-sand beaches and serene backwaters, Kerala is truly honeymooners’ paradise. |
