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Honeymoon Holidays in Kerala

Kerala known as Gods own country, a very beautiful place suitable for holiday tour, honeymoon tour.Kerala also known as paradise of travelers.

After the hectic wedding celebration, rituals and customs, newly weds definitely want a quiet, calm, romantic place for beginning married life during honeymoon. Apart from being calm, a honeymoon destination also needs to have beautiful natural surroundings to let the couple relax and be their selves. A happy honeymoon is the beginning of a fresh chapter in the life of a newly wed. So what about a honeymoon in Kerala?

Kerala fits the bill of perfect honeymoon destination. As honeymoon is a once-in-a-life experience, Kerala makes it an unforgettable journey. Kerala has it all to allure the couples for their honeymoon. Thousands of couples visit Kerala every year and is studded with natural gems in the form of backwaters, green pastorals, hill stations, coasts, beaches and cool sea breeze that creates an aura with romanticism.

Kerala is a honeymooners paradise. Relax at a houseboat in placid backwaters where a sea and a river meet and become one forever. When you are in a boat with your beloved, imagine you are the only people around and feel the serenity and romance of the water, listen to the sounds of ripples along sparkling waters, rustling of air which murmurs something to palm fronds and look at the azure sky above where birds are chirping. Nights are dreamier as lying back in a boat you can watch a star-studded sky.

In the mornings admire the beauty of the countryside, lush green tea estates, clear, blue sky and dazzling water. Mornings shine with glowing luxuriant paddy fields, bright new banana leaves and palm fronds. Watch the sunset at Cochin harbor with Chinese fishing nets forming delicate silhouettes against the dusky sky. Create unforgettable memories of your journey together in God’s Own Country.

Lounge at sunny, golden beaches. Take a leisurely stroll together and weave dreams about your life ahead or indulge yourself in exciting water sports. Famous beaches of Kerala are Kovalam Beach, Varkkala Beach, Kappad Beach, Marari Beach, Bekal Beach, Alappuzha Beach, Beypore Beach, Dharmadam Island, Valapattanam Beach, Ezhimala, Fort Kochi Beach, and Mappila Beach.

Visitors can also go to beautiful hillstations in Kerala like Munnar, Idduki, Devikulam, Ponmudi, Vagamon and Wayanad. Some mesmerizing cities of Kerala are Kumarakom it is famious for house boats and backwaters, Vembanad, Kuttanad, Cochin, Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Travancore, Kozhikode, Palakkad and many more.

Best Honeymoon Destinations In Kerala

Godsâ?? own country also known as Kerala is primarily located on the southwestern tip of India with the Arabian Sea on the west and the Western Ghats towering 500 â?? 2700 m on the east. The state is divided into three regions- the coastal lowlands, the fertile midlands and the highlands. The lowlands of Kerala are networked by endless backwaters and the deltas of forty four rivers. The midlands are rich with cashew, coconut, tapioca, banana, rice, ginger, pepper, sugarcane, and other vegetable plantations. The forested highlands abound in tea, coffee, rubber and spice plantations and wildlife reserves.

Kerala enjoys unique geographic features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destination s in Asia. An equable climate , a long shoreline with serene beaches, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, lush hill stations ,exotic wildlife, waterfalls, ayurveda, enchanting art forms, festivals, historic and cultural monuments and an exotic cuisineâ?¦.all of which offers an unique experience.  Amongst the fascinating honeymoon destinations of Godsâ?? own country i.e Kerala, here in this article we are trying to give you a brief description of top five popular honeymoon destinations of Kerala, which is very popular amongst both Indian as well as western tourists . The top five widely visited honeymoon destinations are Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, and Kovalam. Each destination has got its own specialty and unique in their own sense and offers once in a life time opportunity to honeymoon couples to enjoy the serene and peaceful spots of Godâ??s own country.

Fort Kochi / Cochin:

Kochi / Cochin is located on the coast of Arabian sea in Ernakulam district and with Kottayam and Alappuzha districts on the south, Idukki on the east and Thrissur on the north. It is the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala . It has one of the finest natural harbours in the world.  Cochin was once a major centre of commerce and trade with the British, Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, and Dutch etc. The honeymoon tour in Kochi will provide couples a gifted opportunity to enjoy every single moment of their precious honeymoon time. The places in Cochin / Kochi, honeymoon couples should visit are St. Francis Church built in 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan friars, Santa Cruz Basilica, Chinese Fishing Net, Mattancherry Palace (Dutch palace, closed on Fridays), Jewish Synagogue (closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays), Jew Town, Cherai Beach, Willingdon island, Kaladi- the birth place of Adi Sankaracharya and Fort Kochi etc. A leisurely walk through the city is the best way to discover the historic Fort Kochi. Kochi has an eventful and colorful history. A sunset view from the world famous Chinese Fishing Nets is a popular activity amongst the honeymooners.

Munnar:

Munnar is one of the most nature rich area and finest hill station of Kerala and is located in Idukki district. It is an ideal destination for honeymoon tour alike Ponmudi, Wayanad and other well-known hill stations of kerala with fabulous picturesque charisma and healthy climate. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams- Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala and is 1600 m above from the sea level. This hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and perfect honeymoon holiday facilities makes  Munnar a popular hill station among Indian as well as foreign  tourist. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue every twelve years will bloom next in 2018 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in south India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695m and is an ideal spot for trekking.  Munnar attracts couples for their honeymoon tour from all over the world on account of its beautiful nature. Nowadays every domestic and international honeymoon traveler likes to include Munnar in his/ her Kerala honeymoon tour package. During the honeymoon tour in Munnar, honeymoon couples can indulge themselves in activities like trekking, expedition in tea plantations or simply relax at exotic locations.

Thekkady:

Located in the Idukki district of Kerala, Thekaddy is a small but attractive town and primarily famous for wildlife tourism. The town is loaded with flora and fauna. Periyar wildlife sanctuary, one of the most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries of Kerala is located in Thekaddy. Most of the honeymoon couples prefer to enjoy their own honeymoon stay in Periyar because of its rich flora & fauna and opportunity to explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.  Thekaddfy is noted for its geomorphology, wildlife, and scenic beauty. The Periyar tiger reserve attracts travelers from all over the world. 360 sq. km. of the 777 sq. km. sanctuary is covered by evergreen forests. The 26sq. km artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River offers boating facilities (0700 â?? 1800 hrs). This is the only wildlife sanctuary in India where the wild elephant can be observed and photographed at close quarters from the safety of a boat. A boat cruise on the lake is perhaps the best way to watch the wildlife in the reserve.

Alleppey:

With the Arabian Sea on the west and the vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers crisscrossing it, Alleppey (also known as Alappuzha) is a hub of immense natural beauty. There are numerous backwater destinations in Kerala like Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kollam, Kottayam, Thiruvallam, etc. Amongst all, Alleppey is possibly the most popular. Referred as the Venice of the east by honeymoon travelers from across the world, this backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life. By virtue of its proximity to the sea the town has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today Alleppey has grown in importance as a backwater tourist centre, attracting thousands of domestic and international honeymoon travelers each year. It is also famous all over the world for its boat races, houseboat holiday packages which is the best option for honeymoon couples to experience the beauty of Keralaâ??s backwater, beaches, marine product, sea food, and coir industry. A singular characteristic of this land is the region called â??Kuttanadâ?. The land of lush paddy fields, Kuttanad is called the rice bowl of Kerala and is one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level.

Kovalam:

Normally when someone plans for his/her honeymoon tour in Kerala, the first picture comes to his / her mind is of a place full of privacy, calmness, serenity, picturesque and something special. If you are also dreaming of such kind of a place for your honeymoon tour in Kerala, then Kovalam beach is the place in Kerala where many couples from all over the world like to spend their precious honeymoon moments. The famous Kovalam beach is located in Trivandrum district at the southwestern tip of India. It is bounded by the Arabian Sea on the west and Tamil Nadu on the east. The long shoreline and internationally renowned beach, historic monuments, backwater stretches and rich cultural heritage makes this place a much sought after honeymoon destination in India. The internationally renowned Kovalam beach resort is an ideal getaway for honeymoon tours, family tours, and fun tours. It has been a favourite haunt of honeymooners since 1930s and attracts honeymoon tourist from all over the world. Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches. The southernmost, known as the lighthouse beach, is the most popular. Kovalam offers accommodation options and honeymoon tour packages suitable for all pockets.

Kovalam beach resort offers a variety of activities to enjoy.  It offers romantic views of sunset, sunrise, leisure walk, boat cruise, Ayurveda body massage at ayurvedic resorts & parlors, sunbathing, swimming and water sports to the honeymoon couples who opt for kovalam honeymoon tour package in Kerala.

Kerala- Paradise for Honeymoon Couples

Kerala is one of the astounding tourist attractions of India sandwiched along the sparkling Arabian Sea. It the only tourist destination of India that hit the top ten lists of the most admired tourist attraction of the world. The copious natural beauty of Kerala is world wide fame attracting the tourist along its shore. The scintillating natural beauty, exhilarating beauty of the green hills, fabled backwater and the rustic countryside view of this gives the delightful moments to enjoy Kerala. During the monsoon the whole landscape is dotted with flowers, great refreshing waterfalls and enjoying rain in the perfumed air adds magical moments in this place. It is one of the most fabled tourist attractions among the nature lovers and the honeymoon couples. Most of the entire place is a great for the newly weeded couples to share some memorable moments being together.

Kerala is blessed with unique and fabled backwater one of the unique feature offering grandeur moments for the newly weeded couples to share being together. Kerala is paradise e for the honeymoon couples to enjoy the beginning of there new life together. Enrolling in the enchanting backwater tour is of dreamy experience being in this state. Backwaters tour is the ideal place for the newly weeded couples to share some memorable moments on the famous backwater tour. The view of the rising sun over the Western Ghats is grandeur adding a icing on a cake experience of your romantic moments. Sail the houseboat together enjoying the beautiful landscape of Kerala. Get mesmerized with the beautiful tale of the ducks that is accompanying you throughout you romantic tour. Candle light dinner inside the house is the everlasting moments of your Honeymoon tours Kerala.

It’s creator’s magic that Kerala is blessed with all the serene beautiful places. Munnar stands with its high head to welcome to the honeymoon couples. With the mesmerizing beauty this unique hill station offers the couples to take pleasure in the cool hills taking a walk in the low flying clouds. Enjoy plucking the tea leaves together from the tea gardens. The exotic flora and fauna of this place is placed in a right place to give a perfect eye catching look to this beautiful hill station. Sipping stimulating hot tea & coffee sitting at the edge of the hills sharing romantic time is one of the great memorable moments of your Honeymoon tours Kerala.

Apart from all these Kumarakom gives the perfect harmony in the life of the honeymoon couples. It is a place with beautiful small islands, exotic flora & fauna, mangrove forests and the dotted coconut gives an ample moment to sail in the beautiful lake. Many astonishing birds take privilege in this landscape thrilling the gap with there miraculous songs. Sailing together in amidst of the beautiful lake sipping the nature fresh nectar is awesome experience of Kerala Honeymoon Many exhilarating moments waits for you once you start sailing in the sparkling waters.

Beside all these mouthwatering cuisines adds delightful charm to your Kerala tour package. The magical hand worked over the pure natural spice creates some miraculous cuisine that enriches you taste buds. Thousands of tastes give you much of the delight and essence of why kerala is called the spicy state of India. After your entire honeymoon tour rejuvenates you mind, body & soul with the magical effect of Natural herbs. This unique feature of Kerala attracts many Honeymoon couples from all over the world. Get gingerly effects of the mysterious herbs treatment to your body. Lot more beautiful place waits for you to add some memorable moments in your newly beginning life.