Honeymoon in Kerala

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