Kerala is a small picturesque
state in South India but it attracts a lot of tourists throughout the year with
its tranquil beaches, beautiful landscapes of hills and valleys and exciting
backwaters. Places like Munnar, Allepey and Kovalam has been a favourite
holiday spot in Kerala for many over a decade. With tourism flourishing in the
state, people now understand the importance and advantages of more tourists
coming to the states to visit places and hence preserve and maintain the
state’s cultural heritage. Now the tourists can find more information including
images of the places that they plan to visit or are looking out to visit, over
the internet. Here I present some of the best-unseen places for your Kerala honeymoon packages.
Discovering
Munnar – Yes there’s much more here than the usual!
The honeymoon is the time you
want to enjoy just yourselves away from the crowd. It is your private holiday
in a cool and calm place. A picturesque landscape in the background just adds
to your romance. Kerala has some such unique places where you can enjoy a
perfect honeymoon and take back cherished memories that last a lifetime. Though
Munnar is an essential part of Kerala Honeymoon packages, you can stay away from the usual Munnar locations and choose a resort
which is away from the usual crowd. The adventurous couples can enjoy trekking,
mountain climbing, cycling through the tea estates, fishing and boating in
Munnar instead of the usual nature sightseeing. There are resorts amidst forest
and even tea estates which can be quite amusing. All you will be able to hear
is the nature, chirping birds to wake you up in the morning can be the best way
to start a day.
Plantation resorts will be ideal for honeymoon couples as you can enjoy a plantation ride without any crowd and delicious food prepared exclusively for you. You can also choose to stay in Pallivasal or Bison Valley which are way off Munnar town and can give you stunning views of the forest, waterfalls and greenery all around. The climate in these places will also be very pleasant. You can breathe fresh air and enjoy a stroll through nature. Good resorts can offer you an indulging Ayurvedic massage which will leave you completely rejuvenated. You can go for a jungle safari in one of the wildlife sanctuaries nearby and get to see some amazing flora and fauna. You can also visit the nearby hill stations like Peerumed, Pothenmedu, Devikulam and Marayoor. Marayoor’s Jaggery is very popular in Kerala and you can even see how the locals make it. Do not forget to buy some tea from Munnar which will bring you back to this place even long after you finish your Kerala honeymoon packages and reach back home.
Plantation resorts will be ideal for honeymoon couples as you can enjoy a plantation ride without any crowd and delicious food prepared exclusively for you. You can also choose to stay in Pallivasal or Bison Valley which are way off Munnar town and can give you stunning views of the forest, waterfalls and greenery all around. The climate in these places will also be very pleasant. You can breathe fresh air and enjoy a stroll through nature. Good resorts can offer you an indulging Ayurvedic massage which will leave you completely rejuvenated. You can go for a jungle safari in one of the wildlife sanctuaries nearby and get to see some amazing flora and fauna. You can also visit the nearby hill stations like Peerumed, Pothenmedu, Devikulam and Marayoor. Marayoor’s Jaggery is very popular in Kerala and you can even see how the locals make it. Do not forget to buy some tea from Munnar which will bring you back to this place even long after you finish your Kerala honeymoon packages and reach back home.
Plantation Tour in Thekkadi – Romance amidst the aromatic spices!
Thekkadi again is a popular
honeymoon getaway location, but the plantation resorts of Thekkadi are quite
new and rarely visited by honeymoon couples from outside Kerala. The locals may
know about these from their friends and relatives, but since very little have
been written about the plantation resorts you will love this unique experience.
Thekkadi’s plantations grow coffee, tea, spices, fruits and vegetables as the
land there is fertile and the climate also favours these plantations.
Plantation resorts usually come with a private chef who can cook your favourite
food anytime you want.
During the day, you can cycle or stroll through the estates and see the beautiful farms and by evening, you can enjoy a relaxing campfire near your resort. Some resorts have private pools also. If you love cooking, you can try your hands at cooking with fresh produce from these farms and amuse your spouse. This will be an amazing way to relish your honeymoon packages in Kerala. Spices are best grown in Thekkadi because of the favourable climate here. You can enjoy the stunning views from Chellarkovil and Pandikkuzhi viewpoints nearby. You can also watch a thrilling performance of Kalari which is one of the most ancient martial art forms originated in Kerala at the Kadathanadan Kalari Centre. It takes years of practice to master this art and usually it starts from a very young stage. You can also visit Vandanmedu and Vandiperiyar while in Thekkadi enjoying your honeymoon packages in Kerala.
During the day, you can cycle or stroll through the estates and see the beautiful farms and by evening, you can enjoy a relaxing campfire near your resort. Some resorts have private pools also. If you love cooking, you can try your hands at cooking with fresh produce from these farms and amuse your spouse. This will be an amazing way to relish your honeymoon packages in Kerala. Spices are best grown in Thekkadi because of the favourable climate here. You can enjoy the stunning views from Chellarkovil and Pandikkuzhi viewpoints nearby. You can also watch a thrilling performance of Kalari which is one of the most ancient martial art forms originated in Kerala at the Kadathanadan Kalari Centre. It takes years of practice to master this art and usually it starts from a very young stage. You can also visit Vandanmedu and Vandiperiyar while in Thekkadi enjoying your honeymoon packages in Kerala.
The floating villas of Poovar
Your honeymoon packages in Kerala cannot be complete without a tour of
backwaters. Backwaters are like the backbone of Kerala. They have always been
an important part of Kerala’s agriculture, economy and transportation. The Kerala honeymoon packages that cover the houseboat cruise in Allepey or Kumarakom’s backwaters. But being able
to stay in a floating villa can be an ultimate experience. Poovar has some
amazing resorts which have cottages lined up amidst backwaters. They are inside
water but very safe and secure. The best part of these cottages is utmost
privacy. You have to take a boat ride to reach these floating villas and once
you are in there you can enjoy all the modern conveniences inside the villa. It
even has a porch which lets you enjoy the nights sitting and watching the stars
in the calm and cool atmosphere. You can even do some fishing and swimming and
enjoy the privacy. This place is not very crowded as it is meant to provide
privacy to the honeymoon couples who book this place for their honeymoon.
Heritage tour of Kochi
While Kochi is known to be the
economic hub of Kerala and fast becoming an IT hub too, very little is known
about the rich cultural heritage Kochi has. Tripunithura is about 10 kilometres
from Ernakulam city and it is the place where Kochi’s Royal families are
settled. The Hill Palace Museum in Tripunithura is an amazing place to visit to
explore and understand the royal life and how they have influenced India. You
can also visit some members of the Royal family and engage in a conversation to
know more about their current life. Around 30 kilometres from Ernakulam, you
can visit Chendamangalam which is now famous for handlooms and used to be a
prominent Hindu colony. Recently, thanks to the Muziris Heritage preservation
program by Kerala tourism, Chendamangalam’s old palaces and forts are being
restored as museums so that the new generation can understand the importance of
this place in India’s history and trade.
Areas that come under the Muziris Heritage preservation are North Paravoor, Vypin, Chendamangalam and Kodungalloor which used to be the part of the ancient Muziris port. You can see the amazing palace in Chendamangalam with 101 rooms which till recently housed a joint family here. You can also see the opening to a tunnel way that extends a few kilometres from here to Pattanam in Kodungalloor. The government is restoring the old markets, waterways, monuments, buildings and even cemeteries that date back to these days. Interestingly North Paravoor still houses some Jewish families and a Jewish Synagogue in Kottayil Kovilakam which is a major link to the past. There are some beautiful resorts near this area where you can stay comfortably and enjoy the nature. The Cherai beach is around 7 kilometres from North Paravoor. You can enjoy the backwaters and beaches and also the Ayurvedic massages from the resorts here. This will be a complete treat to your eyes, mind and body with a lot of greenery, boating through the waterways, stroll through markets and the beach and the massage will unwind all your stress. The heritage tour of Kochi is definitely a not-much-seen side of Kochi and can make your Kerala honeymoon packages totally different from others. While in Kochi, you can also enjoy the city’s malls, multiplexes and other amusements. Kochi is the best place for shopping handicrafts and fashion.
Areas that come under the Muziris Heritage preservation are North Paravoor, Vypin, Chendamangalam and Kodungalloor which used to be the part of the ancient Muziris port. You can see the amazing palace in Chendamangalam with 101 rooms which till recently housed a joint family here. You can also see the opening to a tunnel way that extends a few kilometres from here to Pattanam in Kodungalloor. The government is restoring the old markets, waterways, monuments, buildings and even cemeteries that date back to these days. Interestingly North Paravoor still houses some Jewish families and a Jewish Synagogue in Kottayil Kovilakam which is a major link to the past. There are some beautiful resorts near this area where you can stay comfortably and enjoy the nature. The Cherai beach is around 7 kilometres from North Paravoor. You can enjoy the backwaters and beaches and also the Ayurvedic massages from the resorts here. This will be a complete treat to your eyes, mind and body with a lot of greenery, boating through the waterways, stroll through markets and the beach and the massage will unwind all your stress. The heritage tour of Kochi is definitely a not-much-seen side of Kochi and can make your Kerala honeymoon packages totally different from others. While in Kochi, you can also enjoy the city’s malls, multiplexes and other amusements. Kochi is the best place for shopping handicrafts and fashion.
Ayurveda and Yoga
If you are not fond of
travelling, you can choose a secluded resort which have an Ayurvedic clinic
nearby or even an Ayurvedic resort which can provide you beauty and wellness
treatments ranging from a week to a month. You will have to book in advance for
this as Ayurveda uses traditional methods of treatment and is not done during
certain times of a year. You may also have to follow specific diet during and
after the treatment for best results. Choosing an Ayurvedic resort for your honeymoon package will be the best
thing you can gift yourself. You can forget about all the hectic rushes of
daily city life and enjoy the relaxing massages. Some health-conscious couples
choose to learn Yoga and meditation during their Kerala honeymoon packages. There are special resorts or ashrams
where you can learn and practice Yoga and change your life completely. It is
believed that Yoga can help cure many lifestyle diseases and make your body
very flexible. Yoga is not just an exercise but it is a way of life. Yoga can
help you improve your memory and concentration. It can relieve you of your
gastric problems and hypertension also.
Keralahoneymoon packages
can be the most enriching holidays of your life with these themes and
locations. You can bring along your camera with a lot of memory to capture
cherished moments of the best time of your life which you can savour throughout
your life. Many couples keep coming back to Kerala to explore more of its
natural beauty every year. Kerala is truly a paradise on earth.
