Honeymoon in Kerala means sweet tryst with pure nature.
Listed among the top ten natural destinations by the Natural Geographical
Channel, Kerala is known for its exotic backwaters and extraordinary
greenery. An extremely soothing and refreshing paradise, Kerala is an ideal
place for two souls who met in their life for the first time.
Kerala
Backwaters
Kerala backwaters are something not find anywhere else on the planet.
Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of 44
rivers that pour their waters into the Arabian sea.
Honeymoon in
Kerala in a houseboat cruising along the vast green stretch of the
backwaters would definitely be a wonderful time, more so because of the
company of your lifemate.
Beaches
Why not
honeymoon in Kerala ambling or relaxing on its
fine beaches. The palm-fringed beaches of Kerala are acclaimed for the
gentle surf and azure blue waters. In addition you can taste delicious
seafood cuisine. Soak yourself under the rays of a smiling morning or
evening sun.
Travel
Attractions
Kovalam Beach
Kovalam beach is the most famous tourist spot in Kerala. Located near the
state capital Tiruvanthapuram, easy accessibility of Kovalam makes it more
popular. Calm and serene surrounding provide you the ideal atmosphere for
expressing you feelings for your beloved. Literal meaning of Kovalam is
grove of coconut trees, which can be found here in abundance. A big rocky
promontory has created an lovely bay of calm waters. Tourists love to enjoy
sun bathing in Kovalam beach. You can also see beautiful patches of coral
reefs. One can enjoy activities like kayaking, surfing, water-skiing and
simming here.
Kuttanad
Kuttanad, located in Alleppey district, is a famous backwater site in
Kerala. An interesting fact is that farming is done here below sea level.
Kuttanad is labyrinth of waterways comprising rivulets, canals and lakes,
all lined with tropical greenery. While enjoying in these backwaters, one
can also catch glimpses of the lifestyle of Kerala hamlets. In countryside
you can see crop of bananas, casava and yams. Nearby attractions are
Alappuzha Beach, Krishnapuram Palace and Ambalapuzha Temple.
Kalipolika
Kalipolika, located 2km off Calicut, is another famous backwater site of
Kerala. Blue backwaters of Kalipolika make it famous. For exploring the
beautiful Kalipolika backwaters, one can choose from row boats or pedal
boats. The place would provide you such time which you would not be able to
forget all your life. Nearby attractions of Kalipolika are Dolphin Point,
Pazhassiraja Museum, Beypore Beach and SM Street.
Palakkad
Soothing natural beauty makes Palakkad a nice place to visit. Palakkad,
rich in flora and fauna, has abundance of palm trees and paddy fields.
Palakkad has one of the biggest mountain passes in the world segregating the
two folds of the Western Ghats. You can enjoy excursions to Malampuzha,
Thrithala, Dhoni, Siruwani, Manglam Dam and Jain Temple of Jainimedu.
Ayurveda
Ayurveda, the science of life and health is a unique branch of medicine.
Kerala's equable climate, natural abundance of forests, and cool monsoon
season are suitable for Ayurveda's curative and restorative therapies.
Science of Ayurveda is practised in Kerala with complete authenticity and
dedication.
Hill
Station
Hill resorts in Kerela offer company of nature in all its virgin beauty.
Exotic appeal of Kerala is centred in the highland area of the western
ghats. The tropical forests of the ghats are acclaimed for rich flora and
fauna. Plantations of tea, coffee, rubber and cardamom disperse their aroma
in the atmosphere.
Fair
& Festivals
People
of Kerala celebrate festivals all round the year. So many colorful festivals
contribute to the magic of Kerala. Festive season seems to be unending in
Kerala as number of festivals follow each other. The Keralites leave few
occasions for celebrating. Watching the rituals is an interesting task.
Wildlife
Kerala, acclaimed for its wildlife, lures the lovers of natural and wild
beauty. The virgin land is the home of so many wild beasts. In few places
can one view the animals in their natural surroundings while cruising on the
Periyar Lake or reach very near to a herd of wild elephants.
Food
Recipe
Cuisine of Kerala has been influenced by its unique traditions. Cuisine
encompasses an exciting combination of vegetables, meats and seafood
flavored with a variety of spices and almost always cooked in coconut milk.
Spices are used in Kerala to enhance the taste as well as assist digestion.
How to Reach
Air
Two international cum domestic airports in Kerala are at Thiruvanathapuram
and Kochi. Kozhikode Airport operates domestic flights.
Rail
Superfast and Express trains connect India to all parts of India including
four metropolitan cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. Superfast
Kerala Express operates daily between Capital Delhi and Kerala. Rajdhani
Express also plies between the capital and the state.
Road
Kerala is excellently linked with other places by road network. Buses ply
for states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Modes of transport are buses,
cars, taxis and autos.
Distance from Thiruvanathapuram
| Town |
Distance |
| Delhi |
3054 |
| Hyderabad |
1379 |
| Kolkata |
2583 |
| Coimbatore |
426 |
| Chennai |
923 |
