Tips for Planning a Perfect Honeymoon in Kochi Especially Fort Kochi

It is not for the first time I am visiting the marvellous Kochi situated in the hearts of Ernakulum district in Kerala. Even though I spent nearly a couple of weeks with my family and friends in Ernakulum I purposefully missed Fort Kochi it is not because I did not have much time but I had a misconception that Fort Kochi consists of many remains of colonial days. As I am least interested in learning the intriguing lessons related to history and geography I just skipped it. After a couple of years when I got married some of my friends suggested visiting Kerala famously called as ‘god’s own country’. I just told them “it is hardly being two years that I had a remarkable journey to the paradise of wonders”. They then asked me which all places I visited and what all I did? It was not hard for me to recollect the mesmerising places as those places really played a significant role in building good memories. Suddenly Ram asked me what about the gorgeous Fort Kochi. For a moment I remained silent as it is the only place in Ernakulum district that I omitted for a silly reason. I told him everything about what I did not visit it. It was through Ram I understood my decision was one of my great mistakes. He told me that “Fort Kochi is popularly known as the ‘old Kochi’ and carries many astounding natural wonders. People who visit the gorgeous place will be tempted to purchase the tour packages to Kerala again and again.”  Listening to our conversation my hubby insisted to change my mind and to avail of the honeymoon packages to Kerala and explore the stupendous tourist places that I purposefully and unknowingly missed on my last trip. It was Ram who advised us to purchase the tour packages from popular tour operators called Dream Holidays. They try to make their tour packages attractive by inculcating with airfares. The feature really lured our minds and we boarded the flight to Cochin International Airport from our hometown.

The scintillating beauty of Old Kochi

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It took more than an hour to reach the audacious tourist destination. To make our car journey more interesting our tour guide Mr Mohan described some unheard facts related to the Fort Kochi that is commonly called as ‘old Kochi’. The region was baptized as Fort Kochi during colonial days. The scenic beauty of Kerala attracted the traders Portuguese for trade. Hence the then King of Ernakulum handed over a land to them. Later they constructed a historic monument called Fort Kochi, and this is how the region got the name. Followed to Portuguese reign the region was conquered by Dutch, they abolished the monument and rued the place for several years. And the government of Kerala took the land from British officials.

Accommodation in Fort Kochi

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Just like the Kochi city, even the Fort Kochi provides ample shelters to refresh and unwind. It is all about your budget that determines where to settle and how to choose the best amenities suiting your lifestyle. As mentioned earlier, the amusing tourist place comprises of many Jewish synagogues and buildings. Some of these buildings have been modified into present luxurious hotels with many wondrous facilities. The audacious beauty of these hotels could not be described in a few words. Don’t feel bad even if you cannot afford these hotels, there are several cost-effective hotels available for the tourists who visit Kerala by purchasing the honeymoon packages. Most of the hotels over there offer a remarkable candle-light dinner with lovely Carnatic music being played on its background and we were lucky enough to enjoy these exciting features.

Enjoy your romance in the sun-kissed beaches of Fort Kochi

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I don’t think there would be a couple in the world who does not like to enjoy the beauty of the sun-toasted beach by holding each other’ palms firmly and whispering some jokes with romance in it. The beguiling beauty of the beach will truly captivate our hearts. Just like any other beach we were not able to stroll on the soft sand beds or not even able to practice some fun-filled activities. But we were blessed to enjoy the beauty of the ancient fishing nets which are prominently called Chinese fishing nets. We did not forget to catch the image of the innocent and hard-working fishermen eagerly waiting to throw their Chinese fishing nets on high tides. The beach premises will be crowded during the evenings as it is the perfect time to witness the glorious beauty of the sunset. If you really want to indulge in beach activities or love to traverse on the sand bed by wearing beach suites, Cherai beach would an exquisite destination for it. Next to Cherai beach lies the marvelous tourist destination called Vypin Island. A naturally formed archipelago where one can enjoy the alluring beauty of nature and its resources.

Best place to view ancient art forms

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Fort Kochi not only shelters the incredible natural resources but also provides enough chances to view and enchant the meticulous beauty of the art forms like Kathakali and Kalaripayattu. The ticket rates may vary between domestic and international tourists. Kalaripayattu is an ancient form of martial arts and Kathakali is an art form where both male and female characters are performed by the male artisans. Watching the live performances of Kathakali might be a little boring but if you learn its story it would be an intriguing experience for you.

A Remarkable Journey to Kuruwadweep: how to Explore; Enthralling Activities and Astounding Nature

Every person has their own desires, hobbies, interest and so on. Like me, everybody will have something favourite it may be either food, drinks, colour, plants and places and many more. If someone asks me which is my most favourite colour spontaneously I would reply it is the green colour. It is said that each colour carries much valuable information and meaning. If red denotes love and danger likewise green colour signifies prosperity and unity. Enjoying the elegance of green colour with your naked eye will help you to mesmerise your tiring hearts. What if all your four sides are encircled with lush green leaves and plants how beautiful it would be. That ambiguity would not be able to describe in a few words. If you truly want to explore the classy green nature with your family and dear friends grab the tour packages to Kerala from authorised tour operators like the Dream Holidays at cheapest rates. Even though they are operating in Kerala they provide their precious services across the globe. Kerala is a land of wonders and incredible natural resources. Hundreds of travel enthusiasts flock to the state to enchant the environment. Travellers like me, who are fond of green colour would definitely choose Wayanad to enjoy the serene nature and moderate climate can book tickets to the district. Despite the state has been traversing in the path of progress Wayanad and Idukki are the few districts that are devoid of good railway transportation. Therefore you will have to boar either to Calicut International Airport or Kannur International Airport.

Green…green…green….

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As mentioned earlier Wayanad would one of the few places in Kerala abundantly blessed with green resources. Wayanad is one of the fascinating tourist places in entire Kerala. The audacious beauty of the classy green nature inspires each and every tourist. The district is encompassed with plunging waterfalls, tranquil rivers, richly populated with green plantations of tea, coffee and other kinds of spices. In simple words, Wayanad is the land of many awe-inspiring destinations. Describing each and every place in a single document is not an easy task. Therefore for time being let us, concentrate on Kuruwadweep, a small yet gorgeous place for spending leisure days. In the following paragraphs, we will learn more about the island and its peculiarities.

Crystal clear water in midst of the classy emerald nature

Kuruwadweep is a small island sprawled in an area of 950 acres. The entire archipelago is comprised of many astounding species of fauna and flora. Many nature lovers who visit the region usually fill their memory card with many fabulous images of these rare and endangered. Travellers who visit the region with an intention to explore its magnificent beauty usually bring it into practical by practising the mind-blowing adventurous activities such as trekking, mountain climbing, nature walk and many more. While strolling through the unvisited lanes you would come across many domestic and international travellers hailing from different countries. In those groups, you could find many newly married couples, youngsters and families. Most of them purchase the tour packages to Kerala to make their journey and exploration stress-free. Kuruvadweep is not only a land of eye-soothing wonders but also a haven for adventure enthusiasts. Let us go through some of the most popular adventure sports highly practised on Kuruwadweep.

Zip Lining

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Zip Lining is one of the most threatening adventurous activities practised in Kerala. A normal man with a light heart could not ever do the zip lining. Ziplining is actually an enthralling activity where you are supposed to cross a strong zip line. If you are interested to do so, Kuruwadweep heartily welcomes you. The excitement and enthusiasm you get when practising the zip lining could not be compared with anything in the world. Irrespective of gender and economic status participants could learn the virgin beauty while crossing the 350 m long zip line.

Set a tent on the scintillating island

Who does not like to enjoy the beauty of the crystal clear sky enriched with many unseen birds and galaxy? It would be hard for one to point out the galaxy and milkyway through the naked eye. But I assure you that you could capture the best part of the unseen sky if you are ready to set a tent on the Kurwadweep. Seek the prior permission from the concerned authorities and enjoy your night stay. Usually, these night camps are favoured by the newly married couples. But over there you could also catch many families with their kids. Most of the tourist who visits Kerala usually hails from the nearby cities such as Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai and so on. Grab the tour packages as early as possible and enjoy the beguiling beauty of the lush green surroundings. You could enjoy your night stay by setting up the bonfire and sharing your valuable thoughts.

Mountain biking or Mountain cycling

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There would be only a few who would not know how to ride a bicycle. Riding a bicycle on a flat road is easy and simple but what if you were asked to ride on an unconditioned road with potholes in it? Isn’t it scary and tedious? If you are ready to accept this adventurous task, you can choose to ride on the mountain present in the Kuruvadweep. So when you have decided to do cycling accompany your dear friends and family with you to make the exploration into a remarkable one.

Enjoying the beauty of Veetikunnu Island with my dear friends

Who does not like to enjoy the charming beauty of nature by indulging in the breathtaking activities? Participating in enthralling games will help you to pump your courage and enhance your mental strength. According to experts, the audacious beauty of nature should be explored by involving in daring games. But it does not mean that I like to play threatening adventurous games. Let me clarify that I am not that brave enough to do paragliding or to do hot air balloon rides in the crystal clear sky. But still, when I am with my friends I love to do some extraordinary things. From school days onwards I love to explore the gorgeous beauty of the unvisited or unexplored places. My parents are least interested in sending me to such places because of having a clear idea about the consequences. When I grew up I love to dig out the beauty of the least popular tourist places in various parts of the nation with my best friends from college and office. Usually, I used to visit the places near to my hometown or within my state. But after learning the boundless possibilities of exploration I understood that with the help of tour agencies one could enjoy the unseen or virgin beauty of the emerald environment. I think almost all the stupendous places situated in the various parts of south India, I and my friends explored. It was Kerala that failed to enter into our list. Therefore we had already planned to discover the beauty of Kerala during our last exciting trip. When we surfed on the internet about the scintillating tourist destinations in Kerala; the state was actually encompassed with many alluring islands and mind-blowing hill stations. Munnar, Thekkady, and Kumily and so on were the popular tourist destinations of Kerala, we read on the internet. But as we are fond of the least popular places we surfed a lot but failed to get the destination. While surfing on the internet I suddenly came across an advertisement for Gogeo Holidays, a leading private tour company in Kerala. They are the ones who focus on unexplored tourist destinations. Therefore we contacted them and expressed our wish. Understanding our desires they curated an exciting itinerary emphasizing on Veetikunnu Island situated in the granary district of Kerala called Palakkad. When surfed about the island; we understood that it really meets our expectations. Hence we purchased their group tour packages and boarded the flight to Kozhikode International Airport situated in Malappuram district.

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Veetikunnu Island is known to be one of the fascinating and secluded islands in Kerala. Situated in the inner parts of Parambikulam wildlife sanctuary, Veetikunnu archipelago is known to be the twin of Peruvari Island. From the tour guide and also from the name board we came to know that Veetikunnu means ‘rosewood’ in local Malayalam language. Usually, travellers are supposed to seek permission from the forest department before stepping into the island. As we had already purchased the tour packages for our group from Gogeo Holidays we didn’t waste much time at the counter. Our tour guide had already recommended us to carry enough grocery items as the regions first of all uninhabited and lacks good food stalls. The journey from the entry office to the island is really thrilling. We strolled through the bushes. As we were ascending to the island we only saw thick bushes, tall bamboo trees and sandalwoods and felt that we may have to set the tent. But thank god over there we saw a cottage. We unwind ourselves before starting the exploration. We thought of taking a small nap but the herds of elephants and other wild creatures disturbed our sleep by their roars. I took out my binoculars and enjoyed the parade of elephants approaching the water body for quenching their thirst. We followed the path of our tour guide and explored the beauty of the forest. As I was deeply immersed in enchanting the charm of nature suddenly something bites my leg. At first, I thought it might some ants but when I raised my pants I understood that it was the leeches. Even though their intention was to purify my blood but the pain they give in return is really unbearable. As prevention or poison to the leech, I sprayed a little saline water on it. For a few minutes, the pain was not tolerable but gradually I was able to retain my old strength and continued my exploration. Followed to it we saw a watchtower in the midst of the island. The sun had already started to set and it was completely dark and hence we took out our cell phones and used its flashlight to climb the stairs. Even though it was dark we are able to enjoy the astounding beauty of nature in the reddish atmosphere. The cool breeze helped us to revitalize our soul and body. Spending a few minutes over there we descended and started to prepare dinner. We cooked our meals by burning the logs of wood and twigs. Even though the food was not tasty but when we prepared and ate together it induced our taste buds. Thereafter we entered into our cottage and enjoyed the tweets of nocturnal birds the whole night (as they did not allow us to sleep). After witnessing the alluring glow of the rising sun we moved to Peruvari Island. Over there we saw much rare and endangered fauna and flora belonging to different species. The archipelago is well-renowned for angling. By evening we boarded the flight to our hometown. A trip to Veetikunnu Island was one of the most memorable moment for us.

Witness the Alluring Beauty of Meenukunnu Beach and Chala Beach with your Dear and Near

Kannur is one of the captivating districts in Kerala. The eccentric beauty and dazzling natural bliss refreshes the tiring souls and stressed minds. More than the serenity the district is well-renowned for its unique culture and traditions. If someone wants to rewind the pages of the Kerala history the best place to help you will be none other than Kannur. Kannur is proud to announce that it was the first district in Kerala to showcase the various events of the circus. Along with it was the first-ever place where the local people learnt the various lessons of cricket even during the colonial days. How could one forget to mention the signature term of Kannur popularly known as Thalassery Biriyani? Can you imagine a place where travellers and food lovers flock only to savour the scrumptious Thaalssery Biriyani? The mouth-watering dish is not only popular in Kerala but in various corners of the world. To be part of the virgin nature and pleasant surroundings many travel enthusiast along with their family members arrive in Kannur and dedicate their precious time to enchant its alluring beauty. The stupendous beauty of the northern district could not be described in mere words; it should be felt from the bottom of the heart. When speaking of the natural beauty and solitude the first name that arrives in your mind will be that of Meenukunnu beach situated in the hearts of Kerala. The small water body situated at a short distance from the Kannur town is known to be an extension of the famous Payyambalam beach. There are many fascinating facts that are hidden in the Meenukunnu beach; to know more about them just narrow down the following paragraphs.

The astounding beauty of Meenkunu Beach

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 As mentioned Meenukunnu beach is a small extension of the Payyambalam beach, it is well-renowned for its stunning beauty encompassed with dazzling golden sands and shimmering crystal waters. Hundreds of beach lovers visit the beach by availing of the tour packages at the cheap rates from the trustworthy travel operators. As the beach is small in size many people who are in search of solitude and calm ambience flock to the Meenukunnu beach to enjoy its beguiling charm and untouched beauty. Situated in the Azhikode village the beach is also known as a beautiful fishing hamlet. The name of the beach itself describes the scope of the fishing. Meenkunnu in local vernacular is known as ‘hill of fish’. Over here one could witness the various techniques (both modern and traditional) to catch the fishes from the narrow parts of the sea. When interacting with the local fishermen you would come across various folklores of which you were unaware. Apart from the fishes, one could also capture the scintillating beauty of the shores bordered with tall palm-fringed coconut tress oscillating in the cool breeze. Do not forget to ask the natives to provide the fresh and tasty tender coconut water to quench your thirst. Along with it, you can lure your minds by enjoying the alluring beauty of various types of fishes, shells and tiny crabs crawling here and there in the sand bed. As part of souvenir collect as many pebbles and shells as you can, so that when you reach your early fifties you can bring a smile on your face by seeing them. If you think you have explored the magnificent beauty of the Meenukunnu beach, just move to the northern side and discover magical spell of Chala beach. Just like any other beach Chala beach is also visitor-oriented. Many travellers and locals visit the beach to revitalize and rejuvenate their soul and body. Even though the beach is devoid of outstanding beach activities, strolling through the soft sand bed will help you to build a good relationship with nature and its resources. If time permits explore the amusing charm of the Parassinikadavu temple and also backwaters. When someone hears backwaters, the image that comes into their mind will be that of houseboats. And there is no wonder in it. Backwaters and houseboats are known to be the two sides of a coin. Sailing in the luxurious houseboat and witnessing the unseen beauty of emerald nature by enjoying all the modern amenities is something that could be explained in simple sentences. When compared to any other factors houseboats have always played a vital role in enhancing the growth of tourism in Kerala. As Meenukunnu beach and Chala beach is not so popular tourist destination, you might find some difficulty in getting good accommodation. But if you are purchasing the tour packages from well-reputed travel organizers like Gogeo Holidays, you need not have to worry as they will do all the needful.

How to access to Meenukunnu Beach?

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Kannur is one of the most popular tourist places not only in Kerala but across the nation. Due to its mind-blowing characteristics every year it experiences a large number of visitors from various corners of the world. The district is well-connected with all means of transportation. If you want to arrive at Meenukunnu beach by capturing the glittering beauty of the countryside, purchase the train tickets to the Kannur railway station from hometown. Or else you can book flight tickets either to Kannur International Airport or Mangalore International Airport.

If you have decided to enjoy the beauty of the district, visit it during the Theyyam festival. Theyyam is one of the ancient art form practised in temples of Kannur on a particular day every year. To know about it communicate with the customer representative of Gogeo Holidays. They always give preference to the customer’s desires. As part of it, they frame special tour packages for travellers and their family members residing in different metropolitan cities such as Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. To make your journey hassle-free and memorable avail of the tour packages at least a month before the trip. When you pack your bags carry a high-resolution camera so that you can click good clarity images and could upload the same in various social media platforms.

Kerala or Delhi – Which is the Perfect Destination for Enjoying the Holidays?

When we all hear the name of India what comes first into our minds are the famous saying ‘Unity in Diversity’ and it is exactly reflected in our culture and traditions. The country shelters people from various communities and religion for years without any issues of discrimination. The nation has been an exquisite instance to the world of showing that irrespective of creed and religion, people can stay in unity under a single roof. The nation is blessed with stupendous 29 states and each state differs with each other in an eccentric way of living and beliefs. Some states are highly developed while some others are still under the poverty line. But still, they are worth to visit because each state hosts different faces of nature. When speaking about the northern states the first name which gushes into our mind is Delhi and Himachal Pradesh. The scintillating beauty of these places will definitely lure our minds. Even though there are many praiseworthy destinations over there still people love to explore the dazzling charm of south Indian states and there are many reasons for it. One among them is the metropolitan cities like Delhi are so crowded that people always find difficult to wander here and there. Not only the city is overpopulated but over polluted too. The city is abundantly enriched with historical monuments and forts like Humayun’s tomb, Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Lotus temple, Jantar Mantra, Agrasen ki Baoli and many more. Visiting these ancient monuments one or two times will be fine for everyone but more than that will surely irritate us. Because even if we visit the place more than twice or thrice one cannot find any new changes instead he or she will become closer to history. That’s all about it. And that is the main reason why people organize only a few trips to these places. Another factor that pulls people from visiting it is the terrible climate. The scorching heat of summer and chilly winter will prevent people from keeping their feet there. As the city is capital of India one could enjoy various kinds of modern amenities and view new technologies.

If someone asks how about visiting the state of Kerala, the answer would be ‘yes, of course’ and there are several reasons for the positive response. The foremost cause is the marvelous scenic nature and emerald environment. The state is an abode of heavenly surroundings. There are places in the state such as breath-taking hill stations, mind-blowing tea and coffee gardens, densely populated trees, tranquil backwaters and many more that help one to rejuvenate and relax. Irrespective the number of times you visit these nature-oriented places you will never get bored of it and that is the main reason why travellers across the globe, especially from Delhi, purchase the tour packages to Kerala. Words are insufficient to express the audacious beauty of the state. When the non-keralites visit Kerala the first thing what they search is nothing but the traditional houseboats sailing in the tranquil backwaters of the state. Houseboat voyage is the best method of exploring the unexplored nature. The state protects amusing species of wild animals and trees.

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For availing of houseboat tours, travellers can purchase the cheapest tour packages from the travel partners like Dream Holidays. They curate packages at affordable rates for their customers. They inculcate houseboat tours in every itinerary. Houseboat tours are widely seen in the districts like Alappuzha and Kollam. The houseboats in Kerala provide all kinds of facilities so that travellers never miss their own house. Inside the houseboat apart from the captain, there will be chef and an administer. While sailing in the houseboat people are requested to carry a high-resolution camera. By sailing in the houseboat visitors not only come across nature but also will get an opportunity to interact with the local people. Travellers in the houseboat could capture the scintillating image of nature where they could enjoy the melodious rhythm of beautiful birds while flying high in the sky, the palm-fringed coconut tress oscillating back and forth in the beats of cool breeze, the thickly populated forest areas are the play station for wild animals. One could also steal the mesmerizing image of the sunrise and sunsets from the boat itself! Isn’t it amazing?

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To satiate your hunger travellers can savor the scrumptious delicacies prepared in the traditional style of Kerala by the chefs. If you are liking to taste of the lovely fishes just tell the chefs, they will prepare for you. To quench your thirst tender waters are available from them at any time.

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During the lunch break, the boat will be halted and it is the perfect moment for the travellers to understand the common life of local people who engage in traditional works like making of coir products. In the evenings the travellers would be entertained by the outstanding classical dance performances of expert performers and also with delicious dinner. Travellers if availing of houseboat packages inculcating places such as Alappuzha and Kumarakom can visit the famous Kumarakom bird sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to exotic species of birds and also to various kinds of migratory birds. Strolling through the lanes of the sanctuary one could enjoy the cool ambience of the environment. The sanctuary is a haven for various kinds of natural resources. If possible try to avail of a tree house for night stay and view the minute changes in nature closely through your naked eye.

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There are many more fascinating features hidden in the nook and corners of the state of Kerala. Along with the stupendous scenic nature, travellers can also make a visit to the famous historic monuments, forts, palaces and other places to recollect the important pages of history. To make the trip more interesting and thrilling accompany your best friends and family members. To make the tour– hassle free, avail the packages as early as possible from Dream Holidays. Don’t forget to carry a high-definition camera with you.

An Unplanned Marriage and a Planned Honeymoon to Alleppey

I never thought of marriage in my life. I was very passionate and dedicated to my goals. I used to tell my parents I won’t agree for any marriage proposal until I achieve my goals. I belong to a simple orthodox family. The place where I reside is completely a replica of TV soap operas. With a lot of dreams and thoughts, I decided to pursue my graduation in engineering. The 4 years in an engineering college gifted memories that to be cherished in my early 50s and 60s. Like every student, I prepared very hard for job interviews, especially for campus placement. Unfortunately, I was eliminated in the pre-final round of campus placement. For a moment I lost my hope and the firm belief from god. I lost my confidence because most of my friends got good jobs in good companies and only a few remained jobless in my class and unluckily I belong to the latter group. Gradually I regained my hope and started to appear for several campus interviews. Within a couple of months, I enrolled myself in a software training course and as soon as I finished my course I was absorbed into one of the best start-ups companies in my state.

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After a completing 6-months probationary period, my parents started to brainwash me and propelled me to get married as society is blaming them for keeping a young girl in the house. I burst out on them and clearly told only after two years I will get married. My decision was not digestible for them. For time being they remained silent. I again started to concentrate on my work. Day by day my work schedules became stressful and hectic. Sometimes I used to reach home late nights. This increased fear in my parents. They somehow wanted to finish their obligations and wanted to relax. This time through one of my relative our parents got a marriage proposal from a well-reputed family. I tried my hard to convince them. But this time they were very stubborn about their decision. As I had no other alternate I was forced to obey their commands. I really did not want to get married so soon. Therefore I did not dress well. I wore a simple dress and did not apply any kind of make-up on my face. By 10 am they reached our house. The guy was accompanied by his parents and aunt. After the official conversation, I was invited to the living room. For the initial few minutes, I did not look at them. Then I slowly raised my head and greeted them. To my surprise the guy was handsome and he and his family were well-mannered.  We all were impressed by their pleasing attitude. I was wondering how I could reject their proposal. I tried my level best but I did not find any genuine reason for the same. When they left my parents told me that they liked the family and they really wanted me to agree for the same. They also created an emotional drama so that I support their decision. I was really trapped. I cannot oppose my parents. And eventually, I agreed for the marriage. I wanted a time gap of at least 2 months prior to marriage so that I could talk to him and understand him. But the astrologer told us the perfect time for marriage is within a month or else we will have to wait till next year.

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Within a month we got married and I moved to his work station-Bangalore. I used to get bored when he leaves for his office. For a couple of weeks, I used to go shopping and spend time on social media. As my company did not have any branch in Bangalore I was forced to quit the job. Understanding my boredom and frustration my hubby insisted me to attend interviews. I was overwhelmed with joy. By the grace of God, I got selected into one of the best IT companies in Bangalore. A couple of months passed till now we did not plan any honeymoon trip. It was my hubby’s friend who suggested celebrating an exotic honeymoon tour to Kerala. He showed many photographs of the important destination in Kerala. Out of them, we liked the houseboat packages. It was available at the cheapest rates.  Within a couple of weeks, we boarded the flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport. From there we travelled in a private cab arranged by our tour operator to Alleppey.

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Alleppey is the perfect destination to celebrate vacation with our dear ones. Major portions of the district are occupied with backwaters and paddy fields. The picturesque landscapes, emerald paddy field, tranquil backwaters bordered by palm-fringed coconut trees, gave the clear answer to why the district is called ‘Venice of East’. Within 2 hours we reached the spot. We entered the houseboat and the voyage of romance began. With us they another 2 couples who reached there by purchasing tour packages to Kerala at affordable price. We captured the beautiful pictures of birds, trees oscillating in the cool breeze and so on. We astonished to see small children rowing canoes to schools. It is the part and parcel of metro cities where vegetable vendors reach our doorstep and give us vegetables at cheap rates. Over there in Aleppey the vegetable vendors carried vegetables in canoes and knocked the doors of customers in the evenings. We were lucky enough to view the fascinating moment of sun setting into the sea. By the evening the houseboat authorities had arranged scrumptious delicacies prepared in traditional Kerala style on the roof of the houseboat. Followed to it we were entertained by the classical dance performances of experts. The next morning, after relishing breakfast we moved to the Kumarakom. The place is well-known for migratory birds. We stroll through the forest and slept in a treehouse. The next day we returned to Alleppey and from there to Cochin Airport. We departed Kerala by carrying lots of memories. We are really thankful to Dream Holidays for arranging such a wonderful trip.

Unearthing the Hidden Histories of Eyyal in Thrissur District of Kerala

We bet that you are not to find the rare name of ‘Eyal’ in the list of any popular tourist destinations of Kerala. If at all you have heard about them, you might have read it in any history books that you had referred long back. It might be due to the excavated Roman coins datable to the very first centuries of AD or of the Burial Caves discovered from the place. Anyhow, the hamlet could be explored more for its nascent nature and virgin beauty. However, here we are going to discuss some prehistoric sites in and near the small village of Eyal, which is situated in the outskirts of Thrissur district in Kerala.

Ariyannur Stone Umbrellas

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Belonging to the Megalithic period, when you come to this rare site of Eyyal, you could find the strangely placed huge stone structures known as Ariyannur Stone Umbrellas. In the regional language, they are better called Kudaikkallu. Moreover, in its visual appearance, you may note that they are going to look like large mushrooms bloomed out of nowhere. When counting the total numbers, they are actually six of them, but two among were severed damaged. No one exactly knows actually when and why were they constructed on such an irregular shape. However, it is believed that the monks who used to come at the site used to store their belongings under its shade, but there is no evidence to prove that. At present, they are under the protected list of historical monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India.

Harikanyaka Temple

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A random visit to the ancient temple of Harikanyaka that is located to a few distances from one of the most visited temples of Kerala, Sree Krishna Temple in Guruvayur could say a lot about the intricate temple sculpting techniques followed here in the south of India. Moreover, it is believed that the ancient structures seen here were carved out by the all-time master craftsman of Kerala, Perunthachan. Even if they were built centuries ago, the very charm and the complexities of its unique architecture still remains. So a tour to the shrine will be worth enough to visit even if they are excluded from popular tour packages. The historical Hindu religious centre is dedicated to the deity Mohini, who is the virgin form of Lord Vishnu, as the goddess at the Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Temple in Coimbatore.

Burial Cave of Eyal

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Situated amid Wadakkancherry and Kunnamkulam, in Cheramangad, the Burial Cave that you get to sight here in Eyyal is double-chambered. Similar to the stone umbrellas of Ariyannur, the Burial caves to are believed to be originated in the Megalithic age that in a laterite boulder. Also, this pre-historic rock-cut cave does constitute a circular chamber, which can be accessed by a single entry. There exists an irregular bench in the chambers with no pillar at the centre. Furthermore, it from this historic site that the Roman coins up to 117 AD from 123 BD, which is of the Republican period were excavated. From the year of 2016, the burial cave is recognised and protected as a historical monument by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Kallaayi Kunnu

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A small hilly area is situated in the Akathiyoor Kunnu near Eyyal, is now the region’s favourite spot to spend the evenings along with your family as there are no external noises to disturb you from the tranquillity of this place. Much to the surprise, you could also take your vehicles to the hilltop, so you take little toddlers along with you as there is no point of trekking here at hills also known as Kalasha Mala. If you are lucky enough, you could even catch a glimpse of charming peacock flying and relaxing at the rocks.  Even without the presence of the national bird in front of you, the mesmerising view from its summit is going to calm you in the evenings after the historic tour in the momentous village of Eyal.

Kakkad Burial Cave

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The burial cave at Kakkad is one among the megalithic caves found in the nearby locations of Eyyal cave. However, they are a more sophisticated one than the latter, as they have got a flight of stairs to reach at its chambers through a narrow pathway.  With an opening in a circular shape at its ceilings, it looks different when looked from its exterior. From its outside structure, one could easily realise that they are indoors if dome-shaped.  At this cave of height about a typical man, on both sides of its entrance, you could find wide plaster-like projections. Also on the southern and northern sides, there is a rock-cut circular block and single sectoral bench respectively.

How to reach there: From Cochin International Airport, you could reach Eyyal within 2 hours via NH544 covering 74km. Moreover, the nearest railway is the Guruvayur Railway station is at a distance of 13.6 km. However, you need to travel up to 21.4 km to arrive at the major railway station of Thrissur.

Just like the prehistoric sites discovered from the village of Eyal, there are various unknown places in Kerala that are historically very crucial and significant. Like, say, the Kothukkal Cave temple in Kollam, the popular Edakkal Cave of Wayanad and many more. An ardent traveller needs to have that wanderlust to quest for such sites spread across the state. Now whether it is for visiting these lesser-known ancient mysterious places or sightseeing popular tourist destinations, you may get in touch with Lelagoon Holidays, who could fulfil your dreams of visiting these thought-provoking tourist places. Their most popular tour packages would cover the destinations like Wayanad, Athirapally, Munnar, Kochi, Thekkady and Varkala. Moreover, you could avail their travel deals at extremely cheap prices. For the comfort of the tourists wishing to travel to exotic locations in Kerala, their tour packages are made available from all the major cities of the country such as Bangalore, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Delhi Mumbai, Pune and Ahmedabad.

Munroe Island as a Perfect Honeymoon Destination of Kerala

How about lying on the lap of your significant other on a peaceful morning and just talking about any random topics on the banks of tranquil backwaters? Sounds cool right? Well, such a calming experience can be gained when you are up to this picturesque Munroe Island, which is only at a 27 km of distance from Kollam main city. So the honeymooners visiting Kerala can think of a whole new location of Munroe Island situated at one of the southern districts rather than opting for the stereotypical spots of Allepey, Munnar or Kumarakom in Kerala.

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Being situated on the brink of Ashtamudi Lake, which is said to be the cleanest backwaters of Kerala, to every angle you turn to you are going to find picture-perfect frames that would resemble any scenic places. One of the most profound factors of such a charm of the islands would be the reflection of the long line of tall coconut palms slanting toward the serene water bodies. They make that perfect blend for creating that lush greenery and increasing that stunning beauty of the location, besides the dense mangrove plantations. Moreover, at some parts, the islands are sidelined by the tributary of the Kallada River. So on your honeymoon trip, when you are spending your precious time together in the backdrop of such an adorable place it will bring you a special kind of joy that you had never felt before.

The relaxing ambience of this quaint village could be experienced on a greater extent when you both are staying back at any of the adjacent resort or simple homestay. To avail the former option you will always be advised to pre-book under any good tour packages. They may provide you with both that precious opportunity to sail through numerous narrow and small canals flowing in between the islands. On its banks, you could find several mangrove plants growing in unusual shapes. Sailing across in these intricate pathways in kayaks can turn out to be a fun activity that can be indulged by couples together. At some places, the mangroves would be denser that would create a tunnel kind of structure, providing shelter to you.  On that voyage, you could closely observe at the simple rural livelihood led by the villagers there.

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The entire concept of tourism has only started emerging to this pristine island of Munroe. So you are going to rush into a very few other tourists on your trip. Moreover, there will not be any long lines to create any boredom in you and hamper your honeymoon. In this very little crowd, both you and your significant other can have your own special moments together. Also, the brightly coloured mangroves provide these areas with an added beauty, as you may catch a glimpse of large migratory birds flying across from them, on which they had made their temporary nests. The calming green-hued water bodies are going to soothe and save you from all the tensions you could have suffered from the everyday busy lives.

On your exploration of the place together, you may interact with the cordial and polite village dwellers. They may educate you about the primary fishing methods that they usually do for their living, by moving around in the lake waters on country boats. Apart from that, they also depend on the cultivation of cashew nuts, areca nut and obviously the coconuts. They could be the most common tree that you could get to spot here in Kerala, making them the state tree. But all these geographical features do create an awesome view once the sun sets in. The islands may be sighted far away from the beaches, but when clicked a picture during any late evening of the pristine water bodies, you are going to get a mesmerizing photo of you and your loved one.

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That sail inside a boathouse and cruising all across the backwaters could the next big things that cannot be missed on this very first tour with no other than your beloved. Although they are merely large boats plying in the clean lake waters, you could avail all sorts of world-class facilities, so that you are not facing any troubles by staying in the cruise all day and missing your home. As they are moving to different spots in the cruise, you could get to see the unique views of Munroe Island from the well-equipped houseboats. Above all that, the tickets for this is offered by the Kerala Tourism Department Council at cheapest prices so as to attract more tourists to the destination.

Those Intriguing facts about the Island

Although the name Munroe Island does sound singular, they are actually a group of around 8 small islands or islets. So is the place commonly known as ‘Manttrothuruth’ in the region, as ‘thuruth’ in Malayalam means ‘a group of Islands.’ Furthermore, in the coinage of the name of this place, there had been an influence of a foreigner. It was done after Colonel John Munroe, which was the British Resident of the former princely state of Travancore. In fact, it was under his suggestion that the area of these canals was further expanded. It was to honour him that the island in this part of Kollam district to be called so.

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How to reach there: The Munroe Island can be reached from the Trivandrum International after travelling for almost 2 hours 20 minutes covering 81 km to the next district situated in the northern side. Moreover, the nearest railway station of Manttrothuruth is only 4km away. However, you need to transmit for around 26 km to arrive at the more accessible Kollam Junction Railway station.

The island honeymoon destinations as charming as Munroe Island are quite many in the incredible state of Kerala. You need to explore those serene locations along with your partner at least once in a lifetime. So whenever you are heading to these destinations of Kerala, never forget to seek for the assistance of Dream Holidays, who could suggest you about the places and the exciting activities to be indulged in. Although based in Kochi, the reputed tour company had created numerous honeymoon packages targeting adventurous couples like yours.  Moreover, their travel deals would cover the popular tourist destinations like that of Wayanad, Athirapally, Munnar, Allepey, Ponmudi, Kochi, Thekkady and Varkala In addition to that the unexplored places like that of Poovar, Kakkathruth, Kuttikanam and many more would also be considered if the customer is demanding so.

The 5 most prominent dams in Kerala

               The world is growing day by day. People have now become very competitive. Nowadays people are not ready to invest their valuable time in any unnecessary matters, because they are in a rush to achieve their daily goals. Humans are so busy with office chores that they forget they have obligations towards their family, friends, and society and moreover towards nature. Can you imagine a world without trees and wild creatures? It is said that our planet was formed millions of years ago and it was our Mother Nature who protected our ancestors and also us from several devastating natural calamities. Like where son and daughter have an obligation towards their aged parents and siblings likewise we, humans are liable to the conserve the natural resources. What we are today is all because of the hard work of our parents. Therefore it is our responsibility to hand over nature in the same away as we were gifted. Before explaining the importance of conservation of nature and its resources let us all have a glimpse of the important resources of nature. We all are familiar without water no one on the planet could survive. Pure air and water are the two basic elements that are essential for living organisms to sustain life on earth. It is not possible to discuss each and every element in this document therefore let us concentrate on the conservation of water. Water has many uses and 99 % of us know what they are. I really don’t want you to get bored by reading the uses of water. There would be only a few places in the world that experiences continuous rainfall throughout the year. But the rest of the part of the world suffers from the scarcity of water in terrible hot summer days. To avoid such situations waters are conserved in reservoirs called Dams. More than 50 dams are situated in India. Out of which 10 are from Kerala. Kerala is the state where Mother Nature has showered her scintillating natural resources enormously to mankind. Water in the reservoir is generally used to generate electricity and quench the thirst of plants, animals, and humans. The dams in Kerala are beautifully decorated and maintained with all modern amenities. Hundreds of travelers flock to Kerala with family from Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, and Hyderabad to enchant the beguiling charm of water dams situated in the state. Most of the travelers visit the state by purchasing tour packages at reasonable rates and thus make their travel hassle-free. When compared to the past now people are more interested to accompany their family and friends to nature-oriented places and marvel their hearts with fresh vibes. To freshen your hearts with good emotions let us traverse through the lanes of prominent dams in Kerala.

  1. Parambikulam Dam

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               Parambikulam Dam is one of the best dams in India. It is located in the Palakkad district in Kerala. The water from the dam feeds hectares of paddy cultivation and lakhs of the family in Chittur Taluk and also other places in the district. It is constructed on the banks of the Parambikulam River and Aliyar River. It was built during the period of Kamaraj. The maximum storage capacity of the dam is 1825 feet.  The dam is functioned and maintained by the government of Tamil Nadu but the ownership of the dam lies with the Kerala government.

  1. Neyyar Dam

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               Neyyar Dam is situated on the banks of the Neyyar River in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. It is positioned on the grounds of Western Ghats. It was constructed in the year 1958. The Neyyar Dam is also known as ‘Gravity Dam’. The dam is constructed close to Agasthayarkoodam. Trekkers who trek the famous Agasthyarkoodam hill will definitely visit the famous Neyyar Dam. Visitors availing family tour packages at cheap prices used to mesmerize the beauty of the serene nature by visiting the famous Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwanthari Ashram.

  1. Mullaperiyar Dam

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               Mullaperiyar Dam is a masonry dam constructed on the banks of the Periyar River in the Idukki district in Kerala. John Pennycuick started the construction of Mullaperiyar Dam in 1187 and he took 8 years to complete it. The dam collects water from both Mullayar and Periyar Rivers. The famous Periyar National Park is constructed on the banks of the Periyar River.

  1. Idukki Dam

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               Idukki Dam is one of the highest arch dams in India situated in the Idukki District on the banks of Periyar River. The Idukki dam is sandwiched between Kuruvan and Kurathi hills. At a distance of 43 km from the dam, the Moollamattam powerhouse is located. The Idukki dam is mainly formed by the amalgamation of Cheruthonni, Idukki and Kulamavu dams in Kerala. Tourists from various corners of the world visit the dam to enjoy its fascinating beauty. Travelers are supposed to buy tickets to enter the dam. People can enjoy the spell-bound beauty of the dam by practicing boating inside the dam. After strolling the dam travelers can visit the famous Idukki Wildlife sanctuary and capture amazing images of animals and birds in the jungle.

  1. Pazhassi Dam

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               The famous Pazhassi Dam is situated in Thalassery Thaliparamba taluks in Kannur district. The dam is also known as Kulur Barrage. It is constructed on the banks of Valapattanam River. The dam is famous not only for its storage capacity but also for its serene nature. For travelers to enjoy the beauty of the park the authorities have constructed a park and named it as Pazhassi Park. King Pazhassi’s statute and the sculpture of Buddha are the eye-catching attractions of Pazhassi Park.

               From the above paragraphs, travelers might have got a clear idea about the famous 5 dams in Kerala and their unique specialties. To know more about it avails of a tour package to Kerala. To make your journey more comfortable purchase the packages from a prominent tour operator called Gogeo Holidays. They curate itineraries according to the customer’s request. Travelers can book packages either online or offline. So what are you waiting for? Avail of the packages as soon as possible, before it expires.

A Surprise Wedding Gift for My Brother and Sister-in-law

Usually, everybody wakes up either by hearing the alarm or by tweeting of birds. But for me, it was something strange I opened my eyes early morning by hearing a quarrel from my newly married brother’s room. As everybody knew it is very awkward to peep into some other’s personal life especially when it is our sibling. Therefore I did not interfere in his personal business. To be very frank I was hearing quarrel for the last night but it was not as serious as it is now. Slowly I got from my bed and got refreshed and moved to the kitchen to start my household duties. After an hour my sister-in-law joined in the kitchen and with her my mom. Usually early morning she used to be very talkative. She used to talk on several issues. But on that, she did not utter a single word. Her face was turned like a pumpkin. My mom wanted to inquire about the matter but she did not do it as she wants to protect her image. Even though she wanted to know the fact she controlled her emotions. In the next 30 minutes, my brother came to the kitchen and demanded a cup of tea. Usually, his wife used to give him, the moment he wakes from his bed. But today as they were not in good terms I had to take the initiative. He was very angry and he shouted at her and told her “you decide the place, I will not” and left the kitchen. She busted into tears. We both females consoled her and called him and inquired about the matter.

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It was nothing like a major problem. For the past few days, they were discussing their honeymoon trip and till now they were not able to finalize any place. “Are you all crazy to quarrel for such silly things?” I asked them. Like every life partner, they both had different choices for each and everything. As my brother is an adventure lover he liked adventure places such as hill stations, scary mountains and so on. His wife did not like adventures but love to spend precious time with plants and animals. I smiled and told them I have a perfect solution for your cumbersome problem. They looked at me. Their expression exactly reflected their curiosity to learn the solution. They were eagerly waiting for me to utter the answer. I did not test their patient anymore and revealed the name of the destination- Alleppey, and Kumarakom. The places were not new to them. Both these places have played a significant role in the formation of new Kerala. They were happy now and started to smile. But he told me, “even though the names of the places are familiar but he does not have any idea about the tourist destinations over there”. “I have a solution for that also”, I told them. “What is that?” my sister-in-law asked. They can purchase the honeymoon tour packages to Kerala from the famous travel operator called Dream Holidays. It is one of the prominent travel planners in Kerala and curates the packages by inculcating airfare too. “Wow! That sounds good”, my brother replied. Also, I added that I and my husband will arrange all the necessary arrangement for your trip, the only thing what you have to do is to pack good dresses for your most awaited honeymoon trip. They were surprised and had no idea how to express their joy and excitement. Within a couple of hours, we availed of the packages. They thanked us for the surprise gift.

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Within a week they boarded a flight to Cochin International Airport in Kerala. As they ascended towards the gate they met their tour representative. He greeted them and guided them to the cab. They told that cab was well–maintained. The interiors and exteriors were fascinating.  After travelling for 3 hours they reached the ‘Venice of East’- popularly known as Alleppey. The soothing climate and calm ambience lured their hearts. After completing the formalities they moved to rooms in the resort and unwind for a while. By the evening they started exploring the district. First, they visited the famous Krishnapuram Palace. The palace is famous for the mural painting of Gajendra Moksham. They clicked many lovely images of the antiques and artefacts seen in the palace. They were fascinated by seeing the spectacular architecture of the royal mansion. After spending a few hours they moved to the coir industry, for which the district is famous and understood how coir products are formed.

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By the evening they entered the most famous traditional cruises of Kerala known as houseboats. These houseboats were once used for business purposes, now being used to enhance the tourism sector. Hundreds of travellers flock to the district to spend memorable moments in the houseboat cruises by availing of tour packages at a reasonable price. The moment they entered the houseboat they felt like they stepped into a five-star hotel. The houseboat carried all the modern amenities. There were lured by seeing the infrastructures and that moment itself they called me and thanked me and my hubby for such a wonderful gift. In the evening three were entertained by the classical dances performances of the dancers and savoured scrumptious Non- vegetarian meals prepared in traditional Kerala style. The next morning they landed to Kumarakom. Kumarakom is famous for bird’s sanctuary with a scenic view. They stepped out from the boat and enjoyed the melodious chirp of lovely birds in the forest. They captured lovely pictures of birds in the sanctuary. That night they spend in the treehouse. After returning from the trip they once told me that spending a night in the treehouse was one of the memorable moments in their life. From Alleppey and Kumarakom they bought some homemade chocolates and also antique for me.

They once again thanked us for formulating such a wonderful itinerary. By reading my brother’s honeymoon story don’t you feel to accompany your life partner to ‘god’s own country’ then what are waiting for? Avail of the package as soon as possible.