An adventure tour to Idukki - The land of beauty in abundance

The freshness of cold breeze touching your face as it caresses the low-lying grasslands and the mountains covered in forests are an ideal spot to enjoy your blissful vacation in Kerala. The state of Kerala is abundantly rich in the natural wealth that you can never stop admiring the beauty that keeps overflowing in nature. On your Kerala trip, enjoy the awe-inspiring beauty of Kerala that allure many tourists to visit the place every time. Kerala has everything in store for fun, adventure, romance, pilgrimage etc. in abundance.

Idukki is the largest district in Kerala, covering a major portion and of which three-fourth is forest area. The lush greenery is a mind-blowing sight to watch for while you climb up the mountains to enjoy the panoramic view of the beautiful district under the floating mist clouds. Monsoon season is the best time to take up some Kerala Trip from Bangalore and enjoy the dew clad leaves, rain pitter-pattering on the leaves and the lakes. The enchanting sight will leave you mesmerized. The major portions of Idukki are covered in dense vegetation which offers a tranquil habitat for the flora and fauna which is astounding. The greenery and the terrain is an ideal spot for adventure. Adventure lovers who love to hike, jungle safari, camp in the jungle etc. can have an ideal holiday in Idukki.

Idukki is majorly covered with Sahya ranges, and the best spots to indulge in adventure activities are the national parks and the mountain ranges where one can enjoy jungle safaris and trekking etc. Idukki is truly trekkers’ paradise, as its most landscape is filled with rock terrain and hilly areas. The highest mountain peak shares the border with Idukki. Idukki dam which is encapsulated amidst the giant Kuravan and Kurathi mountains is an ideal spot to enjoy the trek. The trekking from Cheruthoni to Idukki dam is a fun filled one. The Cheruthoni is another dam which is way below the Idukki dam. To get a better view of Idukki dam one must take up the mountain trail up the road towards the dam. One can enjoy the trek in Kerala Trip Packages.

The Ramakkal Mountains are an ideal place to spend the evening viewing the mountain slopes and enjoying the strong winds blowing up the mountains. The wind obstructs the climb at times, but the view from the top is amazing and spectacular. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the evening on the peak with a spellbound panoramic view in front of you. The big statue of Kuravan and Kurathi is the only thing on top of the mountain. From the hills, the amazing view of hamlets of Tamil Nadu can be seen as well windmill farms too. The mountain trails up the hill is also an interesting one which can be taken up in Kerala Tour Packages from Surat.

Kalyanathandu hill in Idukki is an ideal place to walk around uphill and enjoy the walk among the clouds and the green meadows beneath your feet. The trekking to the top is fun and the view that is seen from the top of this offbeat location is enthralling. The far-flung range of small mountains and valleys and the still lake is breathtaking.

Meesapulimala in Munnar is the perfect spot for adventure lovers. The path to the hill is through the tea gardens of Kolukkumalai estates by jeep. The view from the top of Meesapulimala is splendid. The golden bordered cloud, while the sun rises, is an amazing view not to be missed. The trek also lets adventure lovers enjoy the camping at night on the top of the mountain. On top of the mountain, the panoramic view of the chain of mountains and valleys are amazing.

Upper Surianalle estate is a superb location to enjoy a Family trip to Kerala. The place has a unique ambience that lures many tourists to visit the place.  The walk around the tea plantations is fun. Even the ATV rides can be acquired to visit the whole park and enjoy the abundant beauty of vast sprawling tea plantations spread across large areas. The place is remarkable with the blend of beauty and nature at its best. The place is dazzling and many adventure seekers who really want to get an adrenaline rush take up the bike rides to enjoy the top view from the tea-garden clad hills. Kids can also enjoy the visit to the Factory.

Carmelagiri Elephant Park is an absolute location for enjoying elephant ride where the elephants move up the mountain and then return back. Couples can enjoy their Kerala honeymoon Packages in this flawless place and experience the ride.

Chinnar wildlife sanctuary in Munnar is an optimal place to enjoy the wilderness of nature. Enjoy the sight of endangered species like the Malabar giant squirrel, bison, tigers etc. The forest officials also offer night safari in the forest. The tree houses are an ideal spot to enjoy the view the herd of wild animals in the forest. The forests are rich in medicinal plants one can find varieties of butterfly in the place. The waterfall trek in the sanctuary is also an interesting trek. Bird watchers can do bird spotting and enjoy the walk in nature.

Fun forest Adventure Park in Munnar is a quintessential spot to enjoy with family and loved ones. The place is loaded with activities for fun and adventure seekers. The place is perfect for kids too.

Kerala is blessed with the ideal landscape for all kinds of fun and enjoyment. Idukki is filled with greenery everywhere and the waterfalls cuddled in the hills forming pools of water which bring in immense pleasure to take a dip in. Other than these forest-clad mountains, the beaches and lakes are also interesting places to visit in Kerala. One can enjoy the panoramic beauty of the hill ranges and the valleys with majestic Western Ghats in the background and cherish a memorable holiday.

A trip to Paniyeli Poru

More than often the urban crowd gets distracted and exhausted by the daily hectic routines and the never ending lines of traffic. When you get a weekend to relax, some people plan a trip to some beautiful locations that are nature’s abode and let you unwind completely. One such location to explore during your Kerala trip is Paniyeli Poru which is located surprisingly close to Kochi city. It is a popular picnic spot for the locals even though the tourists from other states rarely get to know about it. It is actually a perfect weekend getaway far from the urban crowd and very refreshing for the body and mind. It is a water picnic and hence, keep your swimming trunks or extra clothes ready. It is Kerala and hence, would not recommend ladies to shed too much clothes to get wet! It is just that the people here are a little conservative and hence, would not advice swimsuits and skimpy dresses even at the beach. Pack some insect repellents and extra phone battery backup, just in case you get enough mobile range! Otherwise, it is an interior place and mobile range will be rare to get.

If you plan your Kerala Trip from Bangalore by flight, the place is hardly half an hour’s drive from the airport. If you are coming by train, you can get down at Aluva and take a taxi to reach here within an hour. From Kochi city, it might take 1.5 hours to reach Paniyeli which is a village near Perumbavoor. Here, there’s a waterfall and a river which is called the Poru because of the strong undercurrents that make the rafts men fight against the waves for getting their raft across the river. Poru is a popular picnic spot for youngsters, but it is quite a dangerous place too because of the undercurrents. The area around is perfect to enjoy a day’s outing and you can even do some trekking too. The rocks and the rivulets make Poru and exciting place to enjoy with a group. Stay away from this place during the monsoons as the water levels can be dangerous along with the strong undercurrents. Otherwise, if you stay in the safe zone, Paniyeli Poru is the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful picnic during your Kerala Tripfrom Packages.

There’s a guesthouse here where you can stay and enjoy the natural beauty of the place around. Trekking is a popular activity for the tourists at Paniyeli. You have to book in advance and hire a guide who will take you through the 6-hour trek to Bhoothathankettu Dam area or to the Mahogany forest at Mulankuzhy. It will be a refreshing experience on your Kerala Trip from Mumbai. The best time to visit this place is from November to May when there’s no rain. Once it starts raining, the rocks get slippery and if you fall into the river, the undercurrents may drag you further inside. During the summer season, the water is quite shallow and you can see the rocks. This is the best time as the danger is comparatively less and if you are a little careful, you can see the rocks and step carefully across the river.

You can even plan a few days’ Family trip to Kerala to visit the nearby places like Kodanad, Kaprikad Abhayaranyam, Bhoothathankettu Dam, Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, Malayattoor Church, and Kurisumudi pilgrim center. Kodanad is a beautiful and calm village where there’s an elephant training center. Estranged baby elephants are brought here, given proper treatment and trained. They are then sent back to the forest when they are healthy and can manage themselves. Children and elephant lovers will love this place as you can see many elephants here and even get a chance to bathe them. You can take pictures with the elephants and also ride an elephant if you want. Kaprikad Abhayaranyam is an animal shelter and an eco-tourism project which is more like a deer park. You will find hundreds of deer roaming around in their natural habitat here. There’s a mini zoo and you can also enjoy a mini safari. The place is located very close to Kodanad. Bhoothathankettu Dam is another popular picnic location where there is a dam, green meadows, garden, and reservoir. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary at Thattekkad is a nice place to visit for bird watching. There’s a mini zoo here and you can hire a guide to take you around the forest who can show you some rare and exotic birds that visit this forest regularly.

Malayattoor church and Kurisumudi pilgrim center are popular among the tourists who visit Kerala. During Easter, many devotees carry wooden cross from nearby places by walk to this church which is located on top of a mountain. The panoramic views here attract many tourists on Kerala honeymoon Packages who seek blessings as they start their newly married life. There are many such picnic spots in Kerala which are less known to the tourists who come from outside. You can check the options with local tour managers or friends who stay in Kerala and they can suggest you quite a few beautiful and calm locations where you can enjoy your holidays far away from the rushes of the city.

Athirappilly and Vazhachal waterfalls are another popular tourist place which is a popular shooting location for movies too. The gorgeous waterfalls have been featured in many popular Bollywood and South Indian movies such as Raavan, Bahubali, and more. It is perfect for a weekend picnic and is around 60 kms from Kochi near Chalakkudy. You can visit a couple of popular water theme parks nearby and the Kauthuka Park which a nature park set for the children to see and experience nature from close vicinity. Kids have long forgotten how to play with nature and always want to spend time playing video games or cricket! Places like Kauthuka Park are so well-maintained and planned that children would love to spend as much time possible here even all through the day. Explore nature next time you plan a visit to Kerala at Paniyeli Poru and such other places. 

Blissful Honeymoon Days amidst the Enchanting Forests and Waterfalls

 

A perfect honeymoon on a Tree House with a romantic ambiance and perfect candle light dinner! It is every newly married couple’s dream. What if it is happening in the pleasant and blissful climate amidst the cool rain that falls on the leaves of the lush forests? That is surely going to double the joy of the honeymoon. If you dream about a pleasant honeymoon like this then surely you must visit the ‘Land of coconuts’ Kerala. Kerala is popular for the perfect ambiance it creates for romance. Romancing in the picture perfect waterfalls and walk around the sandy beaches enjoying the sunset under the shade of the coconut trees that moves along with the breeze. The Best Kerala Honeymoon Packages will help couples enjoy the best holiday with your beloved. Kerala has a good number of destinations that brings out the best in you and fond memories for your life ahead. The beaches, the waterfalls, the temples, churches, forts and much more that are the best part to visit on your trip to Kerala. Many Eco-Tourism spots have sprung up, that makes it easier to enjoy the nature with right interaction. The blissful state is edged on the western coast of the country bordering the vast Arabian Sea. The state is blessed with many dotted beaches, which are adorned with lush green trees that make it an ideal place to enjoy a happy holiday. Most of the famous beaches are crowded all-round the year and many beaches become the venue for many programs hosted across the state. The beaches are mostly crowded by people in the evening to watch the sunset and relax and enjoy peanuts, or play kites or even we can find fishing too. Enjoying honeymoon on these Beach Side resorts will help you closely observe the fun being in Kerala. Most of these beaches are not only visited by foreigners but also by many natives. You can enjoy all the famous beaches in Kerala on your exciting Kerala Honeymoon Packages. A day at the beach well spent will leave you with fondled memories for a lifetime.

  

The magical backwaters are yet another major attraction that allures many tourists to Kerala. The well-equipped houseboats provide the aura of love and romance and are perfectly ideal for a couple to enjoy in such background. The ride along these water channels are always mesmerizing and captivating. Tourists can enjoy the hot fuming tea on the deck watching the sunset and the bewitching reflection of the sunset in the clear lakes. Most of the couples prefer the privacy and opt for the ride along the river and enjoy their private moments together. The lake ride is perfect to get into the city easily. Observing the village life is pretty easier while on the boat. If you love seafood, then Kerala is the best place to be. Kerala being the coastal area, people are very fond of seafood and you many encounter a wide variety of cuisines made of sea fishes as well as freshwater lake fishes. Vembanad lake, Alappuzha lakes, Kumarakom, Astamudi Lake, Poovar lake etc. are major backwaters that tourists can opt to stay and enjoy their stay during the Best Kerala Honeymoon Tour Packages. The boathouses also offer many special occasions for couples by making their stay heavenly in the boathouse. Flanked along the Western Ghats, the eastern part of Kerala is abundantly rich in lush greenery. The major portions of the state on the eastern side are covered by forests. Most of the greenery attractions are in Idukki and Wayanad. The wildlife and the hills and the lakes neighboring them are captivating scenery. 

Enjoy the sprawling tea plantations on the winding roads uphill along with the tantalizing aroma in the freshness of the air surrounding the area. The roads trail amidst these vast tea plantations and are a spectacular view from the top of the hills to see these acres of tea planted. Couples enjoy plucking tea along with the workers in the tea garden and enjoying the fresh tea leaves. The breeze in Munnar and Idukki contains the fresh odor of spices and tea vastly. The Best Kerala Honeymoon Tour Packages provided us a great opportunity to enjoy the luscious beauty of Kerala.

Visiting the spice gardens can let you explore the spices grown widely in Kerala and also buy the exotic spices that lure even the Europeans and the British to stay in Kerala. Wayanad is yet another green beauty which has abundant wildlife reserve. Taking a day off and enjoying the trek along these forest trails let you explore the rare species of birds, animals, and plants. The evergreen forests are perfect for adventure lovers and bird watchers. The waterfalls are never to be missed in Kerala. Thommankuthu waterfalls, Athirapilly waterfall, Thusharagiri waterfalls etc offer splendid places to enjoy a stay near the waterfalls. Most of the waterfalls are snuggled in the forests and the walk along the forest trails to reach the waterfall is wonderful. The breathtaking waterfalls are majorly honeymoon attractions in Kerala. 

Exclusive Kerala Honeymoon Packages lets you explore many unknown destinations and let you enjoy the true beauty of nature. The places like Gavi, Silent Valley, Nelliyampathy, Thenmala etc are emerging to be famous tourist’s spots. These unpolluted places will surely let you stay mesmerized with its unnerving beauty. Many adventure sports can be also included in your honeymoon travel like paragliding, hot air balloon rides, swimming, trekking, elephant safari etc. Visit the cultural centers in Kerala to seek the blessings from the powerful shrines. Enjoy the live performances by artists and martial arts. All these activities during your honeymoon will keep you spellbind. Kerala is one such destination, where people of age enjoy and relax. For elderly couples who are on a rejuvenating honeymoon, trips can take up some Ayurveda spas and massages and take advantage of the traditional Ayurveda treatments. Many tourists visiting Kerala take up the holidays that leave the couples to enjoy fabulous holidays. Any journey in Kerala is sure to bring in the best time of your life spend well. Kerala is surely the paradise for nature lovers.

Kerala Honeymoon can be a lot of Fun

Kerala is a paradise for tourists. The exotic places in Kerala offer you unending fun and an experience for a lifetime. Other than the luxurious and romantic destinations in your Kerala HoneymoonPackages, there are a lot more to enjoy and experience in the God’s Own country. By funny experience, it means rejoice the joy of being in Kerala and being one among them. Kerala offers many unique experiences to their tourist visiting. To enjoy the simple and down to earth experience in Kerala, abort the city life and enjoy the calmness and the beauty of the villages in Kerala.

Visiting the Tea Gardens

In Munnar, a famous spot in for tourists in Best Kerala Honeymoon Packages, enjoy plucking tea from the tea gardens that stretch across acres of land in Munnar. While on the way to your famous destination in Munnar, take a break a grab a tea basket from the workers in the tea garden, and pluck the tea leaves. Enjoy the fragrance and the aroma of the fresh leaves. You can even have a chit chat with those lovely ladies who spent their day plucking these tea leaves. Visit the tea factory and enjoy the hands-on experience in making the tea leaves into the tea powder. Even you can get a pack of the fresh tea as you leave the place.

 Learn fishing!!

Fishing is a common sport for many tourists. As you enjoy your honeymoon in Kerala on your houseboat, take up the fishing activity. Your tour operator will help you get such unique agenda fit into your holiday list. Catch the fish from the enchanting backwaters and learn how to cook them with all the spices from Kerala blended together. Fishing rods are widely available on these houseboats and tourists can enjoy catching fish in their idle time. Fishing in giant Chinese fishing nets is again a different experience. You can find many farms neighboring the lakes have giant fishing nets. Learn how to use them and how to catch fishes using these nets. Be a fisherman for a day, rejoice the joy of fishing on the specific fishing boats that goes deep into the middle of the sea, to catch fish. If are not seasick, that is the best way to enjoy a big catch.

Learn different art forms

Dance and art are inseparable in the case of the dance form of Kathakali. Many cultural performances occur in the state of Kerala which can be visited in your Best Kerala Honeymoon tour Packages. The way the Kathakali performers put up the makeup for their dance is unique. Get some makeup and artwork of Kathakali performers and then learn this traditional art from the great masters of Kalamandalam. Kalamandalam also offers many other dance classes like the Mohiniyattom, Ootamthullal, etc. Many tourists are fond of these ancient art and dance forms.

 Learn to wear the traditional wear

Saree, the traditional Kerala set saree, which is worn by most of the women in Kerala as a traditional wear woven especially in the gold and white color are one among the most items shop by foreigners. Learning to drape one is very difficult if you are totally unaware of it. This off white saree makes anyone look beautiful. Try the readymade saree and have fun to drape one of these traditional wear. Even men can wear the dhoti and shirt, though it’s difficult to walk in one of those! Now you can even grab the dhoti with a Velcro that makes it easier to wear.

 

Learn Thiruvathirakali

If you love the Kerala dance forms, Thiruvathirakali is one among the easiest one to learn. The dance is a spectacular one, usually performed during the Onam and on the occasion of Thiruvathira in the month of December. The Thiruvathirakali is a usually performed wearing the Kerala saree. On your Kerala trip, grab the opportunity to learn this beautiful dance. Dance along the group and enjoy the beats and the rhythms of the typical classical songs. The dance is very good coordination of hands, feet, and your body.

A lot more fun activities

You must have enjoyed the grand sadya or feast that comes to your table as you order for the traditional Kerala cuisine. Enjoy the paddy fields in the rice bowl of Kerala, Kuttanad and grab the opportunity to enjoy a day as a farmer in your Kerala Honeymoon tour Packages. Plant the rice plants and get messy feet and hands. Enjoy the huge wheel that pumps in water to the fields of paddy. The day’s work is hard but every sweat is paid. Take a joy in enjoying the hard work of these farmers. During the harvest time, you can enjoy the harvesting of these paddy fields. Take a moment to sign along the songs very commonly the farmers sing to keep on the fun while doing their job. Kodanad is a famous for elephant training center.  Have a pleasant day in Kerala with these giant elephants and their little ones. Elephants and elephants around you, kids would love those. Play around the big giant elephants and then bathe them and feed them. A perfect holiday in a perfect spot! Now there are many farm home stays available in Kerala. Many who visit the state love to stay in the calm and serene environment of the villages and amidst the farms. The whole day you can spend feeding cattle and play with little goats. If you happen to be in Tripunithura during the Onam time, then join the procession that happens on the very first day of the beginning of Onam. The procession brings in many art forms, tableau and much more which are indeed worth watching. In your Kerala trip packages, pay a visit to the traditional Kerala toddy shop. Though it is a dunkers place, you might find some delicious dishes which is unique and tasty. Enjoy the tastiest fishes and meats in these shops. Many tribal villages exist in the interiors of many villages and forests areas. Visiting them would be a great fun and adventure. Get the opportunity of visiting these tribes and learn their tribal cuisines and medicines and even enjoy a tribal dance.

Many more things can be done to enjoy a fun ride in Kerala. Everything comes lively when you are with your loved one on this beautiful land.

Perfect holiday spots for kids from the city

With urbanization, the life in the city is growing and confining only inside the four walls of flats which are at greater heights. There is no life for the kids in the city other than some hi-fi shopping malls and gaming centers. Holiday doesn’t mean visiting some tourist destinations for kids, they need to have full on entertainment and amusement. Keeping the kids engaged is a difficult task and hence, many parents find it difficult to find a suitable location to enjoy their best Kerala trip with their kids. In their urban life, the kids hardly find any connection with nature. For such kids, there are many places in Kerala that bring in the vital connection to the life in the mother earth. Amidst the pollution and traffic of the city, they can hardly find any variety of experience. On their holidays, they need more than delicious food, beaches, zoo and amusement parks. Here is a list of a few places in Kerala that give the urban kids a chance to experience nature at its best: Fish farming, Handicraft making and Agriculture in Kochi

 The city is filled with entertainment for everyone irrespective of ages. Many tourists love visiting the places like Cherai beaches, Kodanad Elephant training centers, Vega Land and many more parks. The Elephant training center in Kodanad is an interesting place for the kids as they can see the elephants bathing, and feed and plays with baby elephants, enjoy elephant rides etc. On beaches they can enjoy kite flying, making sand castles, playing on the beach etc. There are many other activities that keep kids engaged all-around the trip like visiting some farms, where they can experience the real farming, pluck fresh vegetables, enjoy catching fish and much more. Kumbalangi in Cochin is an ideal place for such fun, wherein kids can enjoy the backwaters and the experience bait fishing etc. Kids can enjoy the homestay in Kumbalangi and enjoy the local cuisine too on their Amazing Kerala trip from Bangalore. The Njarakkal fish farm is yet another spot that attracts urban kids. Kids in the city must have only seen the fishes displayed in the cold storage and fishes served in exotic styles in their plates in five-star hotels. Hence experiencing this perfect catch is fun in this fish farm, which is not a very far place from the city. Kids can enjoy fishing in this saline water and the natural beauty of the surrounding place. Boating facilities are also provided in this area. Enjoy the walk under the canopy of coconut trees and enjoy catching a wink in the hammock swaying lightly along with the breeze flowing from the river. Kids enjoy these places on their most beautiful Kerala trip packages designed for them.

Kauthuka Park in Chalakkudy Kauthuka park in Thrissur yet another spot to enjoy with kids. It is located very near to Athirapilly waterfalls near Chalakudy. The whole landscape has many varied landforms like hills, valleys, grasslands, caves, streams, waterfalls and many medicinal plants etc. kids who enjoy exploring the Mother Nature will find this man-made park quite fascinating. Kids can enjoy exploring the tree huts, caves, waterfalls, streams etc. They can even engage themselves learning a lot about the medicinal plants and the pottery used in the golden era. The ponds have many varieties of fishes too where kids can sit on the sides and explore. The calm and rejuvenating atmosphere brings in a happy feel for kids. Out of the busiest city life in Mumbai family and kids can explore lot more in Kerala trip from Mumbai. Magic in Trivandrum Magic Planet in Kazhakuttam, Trivandrum a park full of magic and fun is another amazing place kids should visit in Kerala. Kids can learn about the history of magic, learn many minor tricks in magic through easy learning, and enjoy the magic rides and the confusing mirror rooms. There are much more in the magic planet which claims to be the only magic park in Kerala. Experiencing juggling, vanishing act, mind fusion magic and much more. A perfect place to visit on the family trip to Kerala! Adventures galore in Munnar Blossom Hydel Park in Munnar, the honeymooner’s paradise is also one among the kid’s entertainment centers with acres of land which facilitates boating, trekking, bird watching, cycling, nature walks and more. A fun filled day for your kids is a promise from this beautiful park. Enjoy the exotic flowers, camp fire etc. The spot is perfect for a one-day picnic for families with kids.

The fun forest adventure park in Munnar is an interesting place for kids to enjoy their holiday. Many adventure activities can be indulged in this park irrespective of ages. Many activities like archery, shooting, bungee jumping, bike rides, human slingshots etc. for kids are included in the fun activities. Those kids who love cricket can enjoy batting within the cricket nets. Other sports like basketball, badminton, tennis etc. are also part of the few activities inside the park. The horror house of mirrors is the fun and thrilling part of the park which kids surely enjoy. Enjoying the adventures amidst the ravishing forests and vast tea plantations is an extraordinary experience for the kids. Ecotourism at Thenmala Thenmala is an emerging eco-tourism spot with many child-friendly areas that attracts many kids to the lush greenery. Other than exploring the wilderness and the adventure sports, there are many facilities specially designed for families with kids to enjoy their stay amidst the thick forests. Kids who love adventure and are tired of their city life must enjoy these natures gift and explore the unpolluted nature.

 Enjoying the stay on the tree top in a well-designed tree house will be more fun than a luxury hotel room. Spotting birds, animals etc. are some fun activities involved in these eco-tourism spots. Even they have play parks for smaller kids. Many couples enjoy their honeymoon in Thenmala on your Kerala honeymoon packages. Besides the amusement and water theme parks all over the cities in Kerala, the above places offer much more than entertainment to the kids coming from the city. Experiencing the simple lifestyle and the Mother Nature is more enduring than the fun they have in all the other artificial fun parks. There are many ecotourism spots in Kerala which facilitates the exposure to the wonders of nature.

Best places in Kerala to enjoy the monsoon with its peak

Now it’s the monsoon season in Kerala and hence the nature is beautiful enough to invite everyone to it. The greenery and the total ambience of Kerala will change with the monsoon and if you make a trip to this land during the rainy season, then you will not forget its scent and aroma. One of the best times to make a Kerala trip will be during the monsoon season. Kerala has got many evergreen and tropical forests and hence you can make the trip to those spots during the rainy season. These areas will gain a special beauty during the monsoon and hence the trip will be pleasure enough.

The green spots in Kerala include the wildlife sanctuaries, forests, eco tourism, spots etc. During the monsoon, it will transform to another level of tourism. If you are interested in adventurous tourism activities, then you can easily confirm the trip to Kerala. Trekking and forest camping will be very soothing and thrilling during the rainy days, because the nature will be clear enough to show her beauty. If you are from any metropolitan city like Mumbai, then you can plan a Kerala trip from Mumbai with the help of Kerala tourism department or private sector. The beaches and backwaters will be filled with lots of water and hence you will get amazed of seeing its beauty. Here are some major spots in Kerala which can be explored during the rainy season without any hesitation.

Thekkady

Thekkady is a wonderful eco tourism spot in Kerala. It includes the Periyar wildlife sanctuary. Boating and other amusement activities are available here and in the rainy season the total ambience will be very beautiful. Almost all Kerala trip packages provided by the tour operators will include this destination and hence you are not supposed to demand for it. Boating is available here. Apart from that the adventurous activities like bamboo rafting, trekking, forest camping etc is also possible. If you make a boating in the midst of heavy rain, you will be able to see the beautiful nature with its peak.

On the way you can see the wild animals if you are lucky enough. Forest camping is another thrilling experience in Thekkady. Your tour guide will give you the instructions. In a tent you will be accompanied with your friends or family and each tent will include a group of 4 or 5. The best part of such forest camping will be at night. You will be able to hear the wild roars of animals and the whistling of other insects and creatures. If you are not that much brave then don’t go for such an adventure, because you will get something fishy. Those who are planning for a family trip to Kerala, then you can easily include this destination to the route map without any doubt. Don’t get tensed about the safety of your family in the trip, because the tour operators will take care of the kids and the elders. The food and accommodation will be included in the tour packages that you are selecting. Regarding Kerala the safety will be very high and also the corporation from the natives will surprise you for sure.

Houseboat cruise in Kumarakom

Kumarakom is a famous backwater in Kerala and the houseboat cruise through it will be a good experience for you and your family. Now you may think that this cruise won’t be that much effective during the rainy season. But the truth is the best time to go for such a trip is during the monsoon, because you will be able to see all the natural wonders without getting immersed in water. You can just sit on the deck and can have a wonderful journey. For those who are from Bangalore can think about a Kerala trip from Bangalore in order to make a change in the busy lifestyle. After making such a trip, the total mood and ambience will be changed and you will feel like you are getting recharged.

On the way, you will get delicious Kerala delicacies; mainly will include the sea foods. One of such famous food is the Karimeen Pollichathu. It is a typical Kerala food and you will not forget its taste when you go for it. These fishes will be very fresh. Each cruise will include a day and night and if you are interested then you can alter it. On the way you will see the beautiful forests, birds etc. One of the best ways to explore the beauty of Kerala along with the family will be the houseboat cruise. Apart from that, if you are a honeymoon couple, then this will be private enough to enjoy. The best Kerala honeymoon packages will include these kinds of spots to give them the top most privacy.

Kovalam Beach

Kovalam beach is one of the world famous beaches in Kerala. It includes 3 beaches and the most famous one is the lighthouse beach. During the rainy season the water level will be very high and hence the beauty of the beach will be really awesome. But you are not supposed to get into the beach and you are not ought to make any swimming. Water sports are strictly prohibited during the monsoon, yet the number of the visitors will be very high during this period. If you are planning for a Kerala trip, then you should include either three of the major beaches in Kerala.

Apart from the water sports and swimming activities, one of the major leisure activities is staying in a beach resort and enjoying the beauty of the ocean through the window. If you are along with your better half, then it will be very beautiful and unforgettable. Coming back to the features of Kovalam Beach, there are many luxurious resorts and so you don’t need to worry about the accommodation and facilities.

Many more spots are there in Kerala to enjoy the monsoon. Please add to the list. Do share your comments and criticisms regarding the blog.

Travel, Sightseeing, and Enjoyment during your Kerala honeymoon

So Gavi it was! That was the result of a day-long discussion and messages on where we must book for our honeymoons. As always I won and we decided to go on a Wonderful Kerala trip to Gavi. Since I saw it in a movie recently, I was so keen on visiting such a place that I kept telling my husband to book a trip to Gavi. He wanted to go to Goa and pretended to hear Goa instead of Gavi! If you are thinking, starting itself we started fighting, just wait! It’s been almost a year to our wedding and so far we had not gone on a so-called ‘honeymoon’ trip. I quit my job a few months before our marriage as we were to go to Singapore where he was on deputation to complete a project. It was only for a few months and hence I managed to tag along with him a week after our wedding. Our Singapore life was not so romantic, you see, my dear husband loves his job more than anything else!!! With his project and deadline and everything else that’s so boring, we rarely got a few weekends to roam around the place. Since one of my cousins was settled in Singapore, we used to hang out often. So it’s with my dear cousin and her family that I have seen most of the Singapore than with my husband, and the deal was that he takes me on a honeymoon trip with strictly no office calls to a place I want to go! And now that we are back in Bangalore after the successful completion of his project, his next mission, to keep his wife happy, starts. Thus, we planned our Best Kerala trip from Bangalore for honeymoon holidays.

We reached Kochi International Airport and from there the tour manager had arranged a good car for us to take you to Gavi and we were to retain him throughout the tour of 5 days there. As we landed in Kerala, it was drizzling a little, since we chose the best time to experience Kerala during the month of August when the rains had not yet receded but they were not as strong too. Everything around us looked fresh and green. That was the best thing about Kerala trip Packages! We went via Thodupuzha where we stopped by to have our lunch and also stopped by some beautiful places which I had seen in some Malayalam movies. Now if you are wondering how I watch Malayalam movies, my father worked in Kerala for a couple of years when I was in 7th and 8th and I learned the language which was required to survive in the rural area we lived. Somehow I developed a liking to Malayalam movies which I watch on TV or the Internet whenever I got time. As such, since I was not working, I had plenty of time to spare and this was one of my hobbies too!!! Lucky me, right? Ok, so let’s go on with our tour. We reached Thekkadi a little before 5pm because of our love for nature and photographs. We checked into our beautiful resort which was the Spice Village. It was beautiful, lots of woodwork and thatched roof cottages with bamboo and wooden furniture. It looked classic. Ours had a hammock hung outside which was perfect for a relaxing nap. We got fresh and enjoyed a walk around the resort which was very beautifully conceived and constructed keeping intact the greenery around and many trees. We met a small family with a cute baby and spoke to them too and found out that they were on a Kerala Trip from Mumbai and had planned to move on to Munnar from here. We had a delicious dinner just the way we liked, spicy and wholesome. 

The next day early morning, we had a typical Kerala breakfast of Puttu and Kadala or Brown Channa in coconut gravy. It was a little spicy but too good to be missed. So we filled our stomach with Puttu and Kadala and moved ahead to Gavi. We realized that Gavi did not let the tourists stay back overnight and there were no good arrangements as the one we were staying. So we decided to take day tours for a couple of days and then come back to our room here. Since we loved the ambiance here we were happy with the plan. So day 1 at Gavi went stunningly. If Thekkadi is green, Gavi is the greenest! We enjoyed boating on the lake and a nature walk in Gavi. It is a small town with some plantations and a lot of untouched nature to offer the tourists. The place is famous for eco-tourism and wildlife safari. It was a secluded place just perfect for Kerala Honeymoon Packages. We enjoyed the nature walk where we saw many new kinds of colorful birds. After boating, we went to Chenthamara Kokka and Valley View which gave us some stunning images to capture. We realized that we could even take a night camping option and spend a night in a tent in the dense tropical forests. So that day we went back to our Spice Village resort and packed our backpacks for our day and night trekking trail and camping at Gavi. The hills and valleys around offer the unmatched beauty of nature.

The night camping was pretty cool. Though the arrangements were all made by the tour operator and they even provided the gears and equipment for our overnight stay. All these come along with the guide who helped us set up the tent. We spent the night on top of a hill watching the star-lit sky. We could hear some elephant’s cry far in the forests but always knew that we were way off their usual trails. A day and night in the forest refreshed our body and mind alike. We went back to our resort by evening only to return the next day early morning to visit a cardamom plantation which left us totally spell-bound. A visit to the paradise cove at Ninnumulli completed our Amazing Family trip to Kerala.