Tuesday 21 June 2016

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.

Friday 10 June 2016

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.