As in any other place of the world, Kerala too has got its own share of magnificent forts that are just perfect for your memorable honeymoon photo-shoot. So you don’t have to head up to the north, for clicking your pictures at the Amber Fort of Rajasthan or Gwalior Fort in Madhya Pradesh. Most of these ancient structures erected here in Kerala are blissed to be sighted straight to the sea that would create a unique and beautiful backdrop. Yet another could be an architectural wonder or be striking for its vastness. So you just need to equip yourself with the required camera and its supporting instruments or hire any efficient group of photographers to click beautiful and everlasting pictures for you here in this land of Kerala.
Below listed are the most beautiful forts of Kerala that in every aspect are perfect to click your exclusive honeymoon pictures.
Bekal Fort in Kasargod
Being known as the largest and most famous fort of Kerala, the Bekal Fort in Kerala deserves to be on the top of this list of the most photogenic location of Kerala. With the lush green grasslands found all around this ancient structure can make a stunning backdrop for your epic honeymoon picture. If you are planning to visit on a cloudy without much sunlight, you may capture the most romantic set ever gifted by nature on your camera. This location was so deemed as a favorite spot for even the filmmakers to shoot their romantic songs at this captivating fort. Among which the most popular would be the visual treat of the evergreen song, ‘Uyire Uyire’ from the 1995 film ‘Bombay.’
St Angelo Fort in Kannur
Located in the North Malabar region of Kerala in the Kannur district, the St. Angelo Fort would not be necessarily known to every traveler on their usual tour. Yet they have got their prominence both in its exterior beauty and historical significance. This colossal structure most perfectly comes in the second position of photogenic locations of Kerala. Honeymooners if they are to visit the Portuguese built fort with helicams, could find the triangular structure of St Angelos. Besides that, the newlyweds may click their post-wedding photographs with the mesmerizing Arabian Sea in the background. Never skip that precious frame that could be formed just beside the oil lamp lighthouse. There could be a few tour packages that could take you to the fort under the control of Archeological Survey of India.
Chandragiri Fort in Kasargod
Yet another majestic fort of Kasargod district, the one at Chandragiri could be listed third in the ranking. You don’t have to travel much from Bekal Fort to reach this enticing fort that is the confluence of the Payaswini River with the Arabian Sea. Sunsets that can be witnessed from this particular point could be very refreshing to the couples and you may take your best honeymoon snap. The square-shaped fort constructed by Sivappa Naik is perched on a cliff adjacent to these water bodies. Furthermore, the large expanse of land surrounding them could a place to click your most precious pictures together. Also, the tourists visiting these locations are comparatively low, so you may click as many photographs that you wish for.
Arikady Fort in Kasargod
Although you have missed out on Arikady Fort your honeymoon destinations, you will truly regret that the fort was excluded from your packages once you drop in there for your photo-shoot. The small size of Arikady Fort will not let them out of this list of photogenic locations of the state. You may note that the entire structure resembles the Kaligam Fort of Ahmedabad, but is different from the fact that the Arikady is covered in lush green grasslands. Clicking your honeymoon picture from here will say much about the richness and tradition of Kerala. When walking through the lanes of Arikady Fort, you would indeed feel that you have returned to the centuries when the Nayyikkars ruled in these South Canara regions.
Thalassery Fort in Kannur
Comparatively, newly built Fort by the colonizers of our country, Thalassery Fort located in the Kannur district comes fifth in the rankings of the most beautiful stone structures of Kerala. Apart from the major fort, you could find various other ancient buildings such as Brennen Cemetery, Collector Bungalow, and St.Rosary Church. So you have more options here to click your best photographs that you can cherish forever. Some of your frames may include the gigantic doors that are primitively inscribed, yet they could provide the very exotic feel that can rarely be found in all other forts in the list. Creative photographers may capture varied pictures with the couples and provide you with the most unique snap with the inclusion of its bastions and tall round holed walls.
Tipu’s Fort in Palakkad
The fort that comes sixth in this list of most photogenic forts of Kerala is that of Tipu’s Fort, which is otherwise called Palakkad Fort. The well planned ancient structure is located almost in the heart of the Palakkad city itself. Here also, the honeymooners would get to see the green man-made lake all across the fort. The entire area circumventing the forts is well maintained. Henceforth, you don’t have to take much preparation in finding the best spots to capture your finest picture. Anywhere that you tilt your camera, you will be blessed with charming and everlasting frames. Moreover, the best pictures can be captured from the beautiful and green lawns grown on the premises of Tipu’s Fort.
On your honeymoon, you may visit as many tourist destinations as you and your partner wish for. And if those locations are picturesque and serene, you may arrange your post-wedding photoshoots there itself. However, the forts listed are situated in longer distances. Therefore, you will be relied on to avail of the services provided by Gogeo Holiday, which is an efficient tour company based in Kochi, Kerala. They would provide you with the best honeymoon tour packages at the most affordable rates. Additionally, the packages comprise of tours to varied destinations that can be chosen online or via phone according to your travel preferences.