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The Perks of Hiring a Taxi for Your Road Trip

August 6, 2019August 6, 2019 admin

I just came back after a fabulous road trip from Fort Kochi. This road trip wasn’t my first time but it was definitely my first relaxed road trip. We are hard-core travel enthusiasts who pre-plan our trips month before we embark on one. We just don’t want to take chances when it comes to travelling. Days before the trip we clean our cars and see to it that it is in perfect condition. We usually drive to our destination. But unlike the previous times, this time we hired a cab from Dreamscabs a popular taxi service render in Kochi. And I have come to realize that hiring a cab for your trip is much better than self-drives. Come to think of it, you just sit back and relax while you give your own vehicle some rest! That’s not all there are some perks when you hire a cab.

You Can Dodge the Fuss of Car Servicing

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I and my backpacker friends used to get in touch with the car service centre every time before we took our road trip. We would personally take our car to the service centre though we were asked not to take the trouble (the staff would offer to come and drive our car to the centre). This is because we wanted to give the service providers a detailed description of the route we were to take. We would ask them to take special care of our car and of course, provide some tips to keep our car in perfect condition even during the trips. We would double-check and strike off the checkboxes (which involved air pressure, tyre’s conditions, etc.) one by one after the car is brought back from servicing. It wasn’t as easy as it sounds. It demanded a good portion of our precious time. Hiring a cab not only saved us the trouble of servicing our car but also from the tedious double-checking procedures as well!

Save Your Vehicle from Wearing Away

Your car will succumb to wear and tear during the trip and you simply can’t stop that from happening. So, however, your trip might be, your vehicle may have to go through some hard times. The ‘wear and tear’ that takes place then can lead to some serious deterioration later. Your vehicle not only loses the sheen of its outer body but also its ability and you might not get a satisfactory resale value too. I know this as we have had the same experience. In fact, that is one of the main reasons why we decided to add this ‘twist’ of hiring a taxi to Kochi. Kochi’s roads did have a lot of potholes and were in bad conditions due to the constant downpours. This was indeed one of our best decisions as we did not have to worry about our car hitting potholes, or even about an engine-breakdown. We just sat back and listened to the melodious Malayalam music while we gazed at the impeccable beauty of Kerala.

Time Complies with Your Ways

Driving seems to be simple but one needs to be super careful agile doing the same. You need to make sure that you are fresh. You can’t nod off even for a second while driving. It can lead to accidents. So, you need to have adequate sleep before you set out for a long drive. This eats up your time. You will have to adjust your work time or do various other adjustments for this. But you don’t have to worry about any of the aforesaid if you have hired a cab for the trip. In our case, we got some extra hours to enjoy our trip. We set out for the tour right after work and slept in the cab while our efficient driver drove us to our destination. This way we saved us some time. Hiring a cab makes your trip much flexible. You can decide when and where to start your trip. You have the upper hand here.

Select Your Favourite Car

Now, this is the most tempting part. We own a hatchback and love taking it for trips. Since we had hired a cab this time we were doubtful of travelling in one. But fortunately, our cab service provider sent us a long list of cars and promised to provide any of the given cars for the trip. We selected a Celerio from the wide range of options that included SUVs, Sedans and Hatchbacks. Later, I came to know that almost every cab service provides this provision to its customers. I did not know that before! This is indeed a wonderful perk that cab services offer to their customers. This way we can travel to our favourite destination in our favourite vehicle. How cool is that!

A Driver cum Guide for Your Trip

Did I say that being able to select your favourite car was the most tempting part? Well, then, I will have to make a slight change. It is one of the best parts. The service of an efficient driver is another great advantage of hiring a cab. Ours was not only an excellent driver but a fabulous guide too. He knew every nook and corner of Kochi. He knew the routes very well which is why we literally had no interruptions during our ride. And we did get a bonus point too! Our driver took us to some offbeat tourist spots on the way to our destination. He also knew of the local shops where we could get quality stuff at cheap rates. Thanks to him we bought quite a few souvenirs at unbelievable prices! This road trip was simply the best!

Some of the Best Popular and Not-so-popular Tourist Spots of Kerala

August 5, 2019August 6, 2019 admin

People often wonder how they can go on a fulfilling tour without having to spend too much. Travelling is in fact a need as taking occasional short brakes is a way of recharging oneself. But many times, the cost of travel become a problem and when finally people succeed in finding a less expensive place to go, it may not be actually worth going. From my experience of travelling, the best answer in such cases is to tour Kerala. A Kerala tour package generally, comes with a budget price and will present you with an unforgettable experience. When I say Kerala I am sure the first picture that comes to your mind would be that of a multitude of coconut trees. It’s indeed true but Kerala is much more than that. Kerala has so many well-known tourist places and a wealth of unknown and untouched spots too.

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The most popular tourist spots in Kerala are the hill station of Munnar, Kovalam and Varkala beach, backwaters of Alleppey and Ashtamudi and Chembra peak of Wayanad. The hill station of Munnar is so beautiful with its green velvety hills resulting in lovely valleys and meadows, fresh streams and rich wildlife. Tata tea museum is another tourist attraction of Munnar where the process of making tea is explained by its staff in detail. It’s a very interactive place so that you can clarify your doubts about tea making too. In addition, there are Tata tea’s outlets available in the tea museum where you can buy various types of tea such as white tea, rose tea, masala tea etc. Kovalam and Varkala are two major beach destinations in Kerala. You may find it a bit touristy but yet exciting. These beaches are so pleasing to the eyes with sparkling silver waters fringed with lush green coconut trees and are great for surfing and swimming. The moderate climate of Kerala also makes it a great place to visit. There are a lot of sunbeds and beach umbrellas available where you can leisurely lie down and get sun-kissed. Chembra peak in Wayanad is a wonder itself as nobody knows how nature was able to carve a perfectly heart-shaped pond in its valley. The pond is cloud studded with crystal clear water where you can catch a glimpse of you just as in a mirror. Wayanad however, is not only famous for its Chembra peak. There are also a few other tourist attractions in Wayanad. Pookot lake in Wayanad is a natural freshwater lake where self-paddling boating facility is available. Banasura Sagar Dam is the biggest earth dam in India and the second biggest in Asia. Undisturbed and housed among the mighty mountains, the view is an ultimate thing of beauty to the eye. Either you can walk all the way up or take the jeep service to reach the top of it. Muthanga wildlife sanctuary is yet another tourist spot in Wayanad which is very close to the Karnataka border and if you are lucky you will spot some wild animals.

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I think it would be a great idea to explore some of the not-so-popular scenic places too. Some tour operators like Dream Holidays allows you to customize your tour package according to your requirements. Coupling your tour package with some of the less popular spots will unquestionably enable you to enjoy a unique experience. I will list down some of the secluded and untouched mind-blowing tourist spots and you can choose among them which are the ones you would like to pay a visit :

Vagamon Hills

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Vagamon is a hill station in Kerala which is just 100 km from Kochi. Pine forest of Vagamon is a famous picnic spot where you can sit beneath the pine trees with your family or friends and enjoy some home-cooked food. Thangalpara is also very famous in Vagamon and it would be very exciting to climb it following the yellow arrows given en route. However, when you reach its top, the satisfaction you experience would be beyond words. Maramala waterfall is also a precious asset of Vagamon which cascades from a height of 60 meters amid dense rubber plantations. Nevertheless, Vagamon is also suitable for the adrenaline junkies who look forward to indulging in some adventure activities such as ballooning and paragliding.

Ramakalmedu

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Ramakalmedu is a beautiful state in Kerala, very close to Munnar. It is a very secluded place that you get to enjoy some time in the lap of nature. The giant stone statue of a man and woman is the highlight of the place. Nearby that exists a mandapam made of granite too. However, nobody knows who built it and for what purpose and this mystery adds a distinct charm to it. However, the strong winds that blow through the hills are what makes it the most desirable. You could also spot some windmills over the hills.

Ponmudi

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Ponmudi is a hill station of the Western Ghats which is roughly 60 km from Thiruvananthapuram. It’s to be noted that the most famous beach of Kerala, Kovalam beach and Ponmudi are close to the city of Thiruvananthapuram and hence you can visit one after the other. However, before writing about Ponmudi, I will describe Kallar, which is a spectacular place en route Ponmudi. There are two major must-visit spots here and they are the Golden valley and Meenmutty waterfalls. It is also a great place for bird watchers.

On reaching Ponmudi, you will definitely appreciate its uniqueness and beauty. The thick vegetation, chirping of birds, enthusiastically flowing streams – all together, make the day of any travel bug. Tea gardens of Ponmudi are not functional today, but they do represents that bygone era and oozes out that historical charm.

Valiyaparamba

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Valiyaparamba is already nicknamed as the unexplored backwaters of Kerala. Valiyaparamba is actually an island with backwaters on one side and beach on the other. It would be an awesome experience to see and experience the two wonders of nature at the same time. Also, the place is very sparsely populated and therefore it presents you with a charming solitude. Valiyaparamba is in fact, the best place to enjoy some quiet time with nature.

Silent valley

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Silent valley is located in the Palakkad district of Kerala. It’s actually a national park and the evergreen forest is absolutely beautiful. The dense forest will undoubtedly make you awestruck. The climate is also cool and crisp and allows you to spend as much time there without getting tired. The national park is also home to some of the endangered species like Lion-tailed macaque and Nilgiri langurs.

In fact, it’s observed recently that most of the Kerala tour packages are booked from Delhi. This is because Delhi is the capital city of India and number of flights operate between Delhi and all the other states of India and other countries of the world. Once you reach Delhi, Kerala is only a matter of three hours via air. So, starting your tour from Delhi will be a convenient option for you especially if you are coming from a distant state or country.

A Quick Glance into the Tourist Attractions of Andaman and the Nicobar Islands

August 2, 2019August 6, 2019 admin

Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a group of about three hundred Islands located in the Bay of Bengal is not just a string of Islands for India. Andaman and Nicobar Islands have played a major role in molding India in its current form and in fact, continues to play but as a major tourist destination of the country. Every year a remarkable amount of tourists come to behold the beautiful vistas of the rich flora and fauna and pure white-sanded turquoise beaches. Andamans has all the potential to keep tourists on their toes. No wonder, Andaman and Nicobar tourism has proved to be an asset for the Indian economy. However, the best way to make the most out of these lovely Islands is by booking a tour package with a well experienced and efficient tour operator. It is because the Andamans are secluded Islands where even 2G internet has not been launched yet. Therefore it is necessary to have a perfect itinerary planned and arranged by people who are well versed with the Andamans. Also, the Andamans is home to various sorts of tribes such as the Great Andamanese, Onge, Jarawa, and Sentinelese, the Shompen and Nicobarese and it is certainly not a good idea to get lost in their territories. There are many a tour agencies operating on Andaman travel packages. however, the Andaman Tour Travel have proved to be the best in their service. Neverthless, it would be useful for you to have a little research from your side about the tourist attractions in the Andamans before talking to your tour operator about formulating your package. In this way, you can add or delete the tourist spots from the standard Andaman tour packages of the tour operators according to your likes and dislikes. In the following paragraphs, I will discuss some of the most popular tourist attractions available in the Andamans. I will also discuss some of the less popular places, in case, if secluded and peaceful spots are your thing.

Generally, Port Blair and Havelock are the two most common names that you will come by when you research on Andaman. However, Andaman is much more than that and there are so many more beautiful Islands in the Andaman. But anyway I will go along with the usual pattern of starting with Port Blair and Havelock. Port Blair is the capital city of Andaman and probably the first place you reach while on your Andaman tour. The most prominent spot to explore in Port Blair is the cellular jail, the standing testimony of the struggles which our forefathers went through for adorning India with independence.

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The cellular jail is, in fact, architecturally very interesting as it takes the shape of a bicycle spoke. The interior looks quite scary as the tiny cells have only got a small opening to place the plates of food for the prisoners and windows are perched high above on its walls that barely see the blue clouds and lush greenery outside. There are also lifelike installations in its compound indicating how hectic the prisoner’s lives were in the hands of the British. It’s indeed an eye-watering moment and when you walk out of the cellular jail your heart will be filled with gratitude.

Aberdeen bazar is another tourist-friendly spot in the Andamans where you can buy gorgeous souvenirs and alluring ancient artifacts. You can certainly spend a few hours here and invest in some goodies to take home which you can either keep with you as a memory or gift your near and dear ones as a token of love.

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Chidiya Tapu is another famous landmark in the Port Blair. It is, undoubtedly a paradise for bird watchers. You can spot regional as well as many a migrating bird flying across the sky or playing on the large trees. The happy chirping of the birds itself will make your day awesome.

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Moving on to Havelock Island, it has some of the best beaches which are very popular among the tourists. Radhanagar beach is the most famous as it’s got snowy white sand and crystal clear waters. The crimson sunset on this beach presents a unique beauty that will make you go speechless.

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Elephant beach and kalapathar beach are other famous beaches in Havelock. Elephant beach is good for diving, kayaking, snorkeling, and glass-bottom boat rides. Kalapathar beach as the name suggests is lined by some back rough rocks but yet serene and pristine. It is pretty much far away from the main town but for the same reason it makes up for a great spot where you can enjoy the peacefulness. It’s an ideal place to come for picnics with your family with some home-cooked food.

Apart from the breathtakingly beautiful beaches, nature has blessed Andaman with some amazing limestone caves as well. The Baratang Island houses the amazing limestone formations that happened billions of years ago and what is more interesting is that both the stalactites and stalagmites are present inside the caves and you can almost spend half a day here admiring the beautiful creation of nature.

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Cinque Island, an Island not so common in travel itineraries, is indeed a great place to explore. It is located towards the north of Port Blair, lying between the passage and the Duncan Island and is divided into north and south Cinque Island. It is as far as more than 20 km from the Port Blair city. The Island is not inhabited but it offers a lot of adventure activities for tourists such as snorkeling, sea walking, diving, etc. and the marine life is so rich here that it has given rise to the formation of beautiful corals in different shapes, sizes, and colors all around the Island. Camping on this Island is allowed and it would be a great experience to sleep under the stars listening to the roaring sea nearby. Regular ferry service is provided from the Chidiya Tapu to reach Cinque Island.

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The Little Andaman Island, home to the onge tribe, is still an unknown heaven among most of the globe trotters. The best thing about Little Andaman is that most of the tourist attractions here does not require an entry fee. Butler bay beach on a little Island is great for surfing. There are also some awesome waterfalls on the Island such as white surf waterfalls and whisper wave waterfalls. If you love rainbows, white surf waterfalls are your cup of tea, because when the mist in the air comes in contact with sun rays, rainbows are often formed. Whisper wave waterfalls are as lovely as white surf waterfalls but are prone to crocodile attacks. Therefore, do take care to take the crocodile warning signs seriously.

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Red palm oil plantation is one unique spot the tourists are immensely attracted to. It does not require an entry fee and you can see and understand the various processes going on there. You can even take some time to interact with the workers here to obtain a clearer understanding of the whole processes going on or even clarify your doubts. However, you require a special permit to visit this Island and also camping is not allowed here. Food courts are available in hut bay but they offer only basic items. So if you are planning to do cooking on the Island, don’t forget to bring the cookware and the required raw materials. You can reach the Little Andaman Island either through sea or via air. There are government-issued ferries from Port Blair to hut bay which takes around 6 to 8 hours depending on the condition of the sea. Private helicopter rides are the alternate option, obviously expensive, but takes only 1 hour to reach. However, the seats are limited and also you will be only able to take limited luggage with you.

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All the aforesaid tourist attractions of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands make it a tempting holiday spot not only for the international vacationers but also for the domestic ones. Especially the people of Gujarat find Andaman and Nicobar Islands very interesting that the demand for Andaman and Nicobar tour packages from Ahmedabad are so high. This is due to the simple psychology of people that they always find the things they don’t own as desirable. The beige sanded blue beachess of Gujarat are so much in contrast to the snowy white sanded turquoise blue beaches of Andamans and thus, makes it damn appealing for them. Also, Andamans are blessed with a much more pleasant climate to enjoy the beaches than the rather dry climate of Gujarat.

Our First Trip as Couples to the Alluring land of Kerala

August 1, 2019August 2, 2019 admin

We had a dreamy wedding after our planning that took like 5 years. I and Riya met during our college days. Even though we were coming from different states and were enrolled in different departments, we met and became good friends. It took us no time to know that we are best for each other and thus our love story began. I flew to London for my job after studies and Riya got placed during campus selection at Pune, her native place. We had a grand wedding ceremony in Delhi with our close relatives and friends, we were planning to make our honeymoon another grand period of our life. We wanted to visit an exotic location in India and after much thoughts, we finalised that it would be Kerala. I had to fly back to work in a month and Riya had only 3 weeks leave, so we had the best place in India itself for our honeymoon.

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The wedding preparations itself were done after a lot of juggling. It was at that time that I told my friend Rajat that we have plans to select Kerala as our honeymoon spot. He suggested me to avail the help of a travel operator to plan out the trip in advance and even suggested Dream Holidays. We checked their tour packages from Delhi and both of us were quite impressed with the packages and services they were providing. The booking was done and on July 14 we set out for our trip at 6 in the morning and it took us only 3 hours to reach the Cochin International Airport. From there, they picked us at the right time and took us to the No. 18 Hotel at Fort Kochi which took more than one hour to reach because of the traffic. We had asked them specifically for this place because we have heard quite a lot about this place and it was easy to travel around the popular streets at Fort Kochi and Mattancherry.

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Riya is a great lover of art and always used to talk about the art exhibitions happening in these areas. The Kochi-Muziris Biennale was something she missed as could not take some days off from her work because of the project she was supervising. We were lucky as other painting and sculpture exhibitions were happening at Kochi. The Kashi Art Gallery had some brilliant photography exhibition going on. We had some great food at the patio of the Kashi Cafe. At night we went to the Farmers Cafe at Fort Kochi itself and had the best organic food in the colonial setting.

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Our favourite locations at Kochi include the Fort Kochi Beach, Cherai Beach, Hill Palace, Bastion Bungalow, St. Francis CSI Church, Mattancherry Palace, Jew Town, Dutch Palace, and many more. The list can go on because it is such a great place with great ambience. The colonial architecture of the buildings and even its streets tells the story of Kochi’s history. Our guide had great knowledge of the places and I was more than happy to see Riya getting lost in conversations about the city’s history with him.

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We then went to Alleppey and we loved the view of the palm-fringed shores more than the view of the Chinese fishing nets that we saw from Fort Kochi beach. At Alleppey, we were taken for a houseboat cruise in the backwaters which had furnished bedrooms with AC and a clean attached bathroom. It was when we reached here that we could see the continuous set of coconut groves – the usual image that we get when the place Kerala is mentioned. We had taken only the local ferry when we were in Kochi and that was a fascinating ride. At here, the Alleppey backwaters charmed us with its beauty and the serene and clear backwaters. The houseboat voyage and dinner at Farmers Cafe are our favourite honeymoon memories. Our guide said that a trip to Alleppey is not complete without visiting Kuttanad. Kuttanad surprised us with the farming that is done below sea level. A village tour in this rustic village listening to nature’s voices far from the noise of the cities filled us with happiness. We even tried canoeing from Kuttanad. Punnamada Lake is now one of our all-time favourite places. The seafood varieties served at Alleppey region is totally a trump card to lure more visitors to Kerala. We had some toddy (a kind of wine made from coconut) and the guide also took us to a place from where studied a bit about toddy tapping. We also visited Pathiramanal, Krishnapuram Palace, Alleppey Lighthouse and Marari Beach at Alleppey.

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Riya always wanted to try trekking and paragliding and we were excited when we reached Munnar to try both of these. This popular hill station in Kerala has got many tea and coffee plantations which added the beauty of this lush green area. We had a trainer who helped us with the adventures. For trekking, the best spots are the Kannan Devan Hills, Chokramudi and Chummar. We could see the mighty landscapes of Munnar while soaring high during paragliding and the view was all about greenery – from the bird’s eye view as it is popularly known. The misty light breeze added the soothing effect that Munnar gave. The next time we are coming to Munnar to get an ayurvedic therapy as we could know that this place has a great record of perfect ayurvedic therapies done at its spas and resorts. We also visited Anamudi Peak, Mattupetty Dam, Eravikulam National Park, Echo Point, Pothamedu View Point, and so on. On our last day at Munnar, we took long strolls through the tea gardens where some of the scenes from my favourite movie Life of Pie was shot.

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We headed back to Delhi after our ten days trip in Kerala with a lot of photos and many memories that will always top the best memories we had after our marriage. I think all of the newly-weds should take a trip like us and have a hassle-free trip with your loved one by availing the benefits of honeymoon packages to Kerala.

Kerala, the Hotspot Destination for the Newlyweds

July 30, 2019 admin

Mostly referred to as the Gods own country, Kerala is one of the most known travel destinations in India that is best explored by travellers from around the world. It is mainly the beauty of nature in the place and the rich greenery of the state that gave Kerala the name. Being a state that is best explored by the honeymoon travellers and the couples, the state is also referred to as the honeymooners Eden; it is mainly the beauty and the champ that the travel destinations in Kerala hold in that attracts the attention of the tourists and the couples the most. In addition, most of the travel destinations in Kerala are located in isolation, far from the loud city and the pollution thus offering the travellers and honeymoon couples with peace and privacy. Kerala houses in a number of travel operators like Gogeo Holidays that offer the travellers, mainly the honeymoon couples with the best of tour packages at budget rates allowing them to explore most of the romantic attractions in the land in the best ways possible by indulging themselves in different adventures. Listed below are some of the main honeymoon attractions in Kerala and the different adventures offered at the place.

The Backwaters of Kerala

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Being a state that is blessed with unique geography, Kerala is home to the most beautiful yet complex water bodies. The backwaters of Kerala are one of the most known and best sought after attractions in the land. Filled with the best of coconut plantations, the place is best explored by the honeymoon couples travelling to the south. One of the main attractions in the backwater destinations of Kerala is the houseboat offering services along the water routes. Not just a boating experience, most of the houseboats servicing in the backwater destinations of Kerala offers the travellers and the honeymoon couples with accommodations where they could enjoy the moonlit waters and the beauty of the place in a unique way. Some of the best backwater destinations in Kerala that the honeymoon couples could explore while travelling to Kerala includes Alleppey, Kochi, Kumarakom, Kollam and many more.

The Misty Hill Stations

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To the western ghats of the south, Kerala is home to some of the best hill stations that are mostly explored by the honeymoon couples and the adventure lovers. It is mainly the peaceful ambience that the hill offers to the travellers and the privacy that the couples could enjoy at the place that excites them. The misty hills of Munnar, the travel destinations in Wayanad is all some of the main hill stations in Kerala that are best explored by the honeymoon couples. Apart from the sightseeing options number of different adventures is also offered at the place like trekking, hiking and many more than most of the couples loves to explore. Offering the travellers with the best of climate, privacy, attractions and adventures the hills of Kerala is one best spot for the honeymooners.

The Beach Destinations

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Being a coastal city Kerala houses in a number of beaches destinations that offer the travellers and the honeymooners with the best of view in nature and a number of other attractions. One of the best activities that the honeymoon couples and the travellers can enjoy at the beaches in Kerala includes boating, swimming, fishing and many more. Most of the beach destinations in Kerala houses in Ayurvedic resorts that offer the honeymoon couples with couple massages and treatment that let them enjoy a relaxing and refreshing honeymoon.

Kerala houses within a number of honeymoon destinations that offer travellers and couples with the best experience in the land. One of the main attractions of the honeymoon destinations in Kerala is the isolated location of the place that let the couples enjoy the best time in the laps of nature by availing the honeymoon packages. Apart from the sightseeing options and the different adventures, the couples destinations in Kerala offers the travellers with a number of other romantic activities like a treetop stay, romantic candlelight dinner, enjoying the sunset at the beach destinations in Kerala, beach walking and many more. Offering travellers with the best of attractions and romantic adventures Kerala is a true hotspot destination for the couples travelling to the south.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING YOUR KERALA TOUR

July 26, 2019July 26, 2019 admin

Travelling is the flavour of the present era and nowadays, tour operators take up the task of planning and executing your dream of travelling and exploring. They come with well informed and efficient teams who are ever ready to help you. As far as India is considered, the Kerala packages are considered as one of the most in-demand packages that tour operators handle. This is because Kerala has it all to satisfy traveller’s needs such as scenic beauty, serenity, a good climate, nice resorts, rich culture, and heritage, etc. In fact, visiting Kerala is often considered as a fulfilling experience by many. Thus most of the time, it is known as the gods own country and in order to get immersed in its divinity, not only from different parts of India but from around the world people come to Kerala. However, among them, honeymooners are the most in number.

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When honeymooners search for Kerala tour packages, I confidently recommend Dream holidays as they are a master in formulating romantic and unforgettable tour packages for couples. They have numerous testimonials that speak of their ability to plan things in a tasteful way and being attentive to each and every need of the customers. They have included everything from beaches to mountains of Kerala in their honeymoon package and customizing the tour according to your needs is also possible with Dream holidays. But anyway, before talking to your tour operator it would be a good idea to gather up some information about the tourist attractions in Kerala. I have discussed some to the best of my knowledge in the below paragraphs including the beaches, backwaters, mountains and historical importance of Kerala.

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If you search for beaches in Kerala, Kovalam and Varkala would top the search result but they are not the only beaches in Kerala. It is true that Kovalam and Varkala are the most developed beaches with a lot of interesting facilities for the tourists as there are various multi-cuisine restaurants, resorts, beach beds, and umbrellas, short courses in swimming, surfing, underwater yoga, etc. for tourists. However, the downside is they are too touristy and busy. I am not telling Kovalam and Varkala should be avoided because even with all that hustle and bustle going on, the beige sand still sparkle, silver water reflects and the coconut trees are lush greener than ever. Nevertheless, Kerala is also got many not-so-crowded beaches where you can laze around and unwind. If you are the kind of person who finds solace in peace, then you should definitely think of visiting Marari, Kappad or Bekkal beach, although three of them are in three different districts, unlike Varkala and Kovalam which are in the same district. In Marari or Bekal or Kappad, wearing a bikini won’t be a good idea as locals are not used to it but it’s a good place for going on long beach walks especially during sunrise or sunset times. Nevertheless, I think the best way to make the most out of any beach is to book a seaside cottage and stay in it. So that you can hear the waves and inhale the marine aroma all day long and go for swimming or sunbathe to flaunt a beautiful tan when you go back, whenever you wish. Kappad beach also boasts of a historical landmark as that’s where the Vasco da Gama landed during the 15th century and so it’s called the “Gateway to the Malabar Coast’’. The Bekkal beach has one of the largest forts known as the Bekkal fort and there are lovely pathways and well-maintained gardens. Marari beach is generally a fisherman’s beach and the colourful fishing boats and nets further add to its beauty.

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Backwaters are also a major attraction in Kerala. The backwaters run all through the length of Kerala, passing many districts and each has a different charm and appeal. The fabulous backwaters with lush green plants growing in its banks, clear blue sky on the top, chirping of birds around, crisp cool air and swishing of coconut trees are what attract tourists like a magnet to Kerala’s backwaters. A houseboat cruising is the best way to savour all of this. It is also great to see village life on its shore. In fact, the houseboat often halts for some time in between the journey, so that the tourists will get a chance to see the village life closer and also to indulge in some traditionally prepared seafood available in the local restaurants there. Toddy, which is a local alcoholic drink fermented out of coconut is also very common in these villages and you can enjoy the unique taste of it if you want. Another way to make your houseboat journey further relaxing is to book an Ayurvedic massage too while cruising. The moving fingers of a skilled masseur and the aroma of the herbal oil along with the fresh breeze of backwaters will make your day lovely and undoubtedly, wash off all the stress in you. Vembanad, Ashtamudi and Valiyaparamba are the big ones among Kerala’s backwaters while Veli, Thiruvallam, Kumbalangi are the less popular ones. You can ask your tour operates about each of these backwaters and decide which are the ones you want to go.

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There are a lot of palaces and other historical landmarks spread over the different districts in Kerala with Kochi being the most ravishing of all. Especially in Fort Kochi, the fusion of different cultures is so evident that it oozes a vibrant charm and vibe. You can still see the remnants of British and Portuguese cultures. Kochi also has the face of modern Kerala with the metro system, shopping malls, etc. When you are coming to Kerala it would be best to either arrive or depart from Cochin international airport as then, conveniently you can stay a few days after or prior to it in Kochi and explore the magnificent city.

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Kerala is quite easily accessible to anyone as it’s got four international airports or if you want to club your Kerala tour with some tourist places in north India, it would be best to book a Kerala package or if you newlywed couples, a Kerala honeymoon packages from Delhi. I recommend Delhi because it is situated in the heart of India and Delhi itself is a tourist spot too, however, packages are available from other major cities of north India as well. So don’t hesitate to take a break from your busy life and talk to your tour operator about escaping to this wonderland.

Kerala, the Hotspot Destination for the Newlyweds

July 22, 2019July 23, 2019 admin

Mostly referred to as God’s own country, Kerala is one of the most known travel destinations in India that is best explored by travellers from around the world. It is mainly the beauty of nature in the place and the rich greenery of the state that gave Kerala the name. Being a state that is best explored by the honeymoon travellers and the couples, the state is also referred to as the honeymooners Eden; it is mainly the beauty and the champ that the travel destinations in Kerala hold in that attracts the attention of the tourists and the couples the most. In addition, most of the travel destinations in Kerala are located in isolation, far from the loud city and the pollution thus offering the travellers and honeymoon couples with peace and privacy. Kerala houses in a number of travel operators like Gogeo Holidays that offer the travellers, mainly the honeymoon couples with the best of tour packages at budget rates allowing them to explore most of the romantic attractions in the land in the best ways possible by indulging themselves in different adventures. Listed below are some of the main honeymoon attractions in Kerala and the different adventures offered at the place.

The Backwaters of Kerala

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The Misty Hill Stations

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To the western ghats of the south, Kerala is home to some of the best hill stations that are mostly explored by the honeymoon couples and the adventure lovers. It is mainly the peaceful ambience that the hill offers to the travellers and the privacy that the couples could enjoy at the place that excites them. The misty hills of Munnar, the travel destinations in Wayanad is all some of the main hill stations in Kerala that are best explored by the honeymoon couples. Apart from the sightseeing options number of different adventures is also offered at the place like trekking, hiking and many more than most of the couples loves to explore. Offering the travellers with the best of climate, privacy, attractions and adventures the hills of Kerala is one best spot for the honeymooners.

The Beach Destination

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Kerala houses within a number of honeymoon destinations that offer travellers and couples with the best holiday packages. One of the main attractions of the honeymoon destinations in Kerala is the isolated location of the place that let the couples enjoy the best time in the laps of nature. Apart from the sightseeing options and the different adventures, the couples destinations in Kerala offers the travellers with a number of other romantic activities like a treetop stay, romantic candlelight dinner, enjoying the sunset at the beach destinations in Kerala, beach walking and many more. Offering travellers with the best of attractions and romantic adventures Kerala is a true hotspot destination for the couples travelling to the south.

A Solo Budget Trip to the south, exploring the best in nature

June 13, 2019 admin

“The man who goes alone can start today, but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready.” Like the quote says, it is best preferable that you travel alone so that you can simply travel at your own comfort. Solo travellers could always explore most of the hidden beauty even in the most explored travel destinations in the world. I am such a solo traveller who loves to explore the beauty within ‘the beauty of nature’ that is yet to be explored or touched. One of the other secret reasons why I prefer travelling alone is that it is one best way by which you could keep the travel expenses under control. Here we are free to choose all our mediums of travel and accommodation. We are free to choose the ways by which we want to explore and traverse. It would be completely what we want the way we want it. Most of us are people who actually love to travel but is mostly the situations, the lifestyle or mostly the travel package rates that becomes a roadblock for our trip. Even though there are a number of travel operators like Gogeo Holidays that offers the travellers and the tourist with lists of best tour packages at a cheap price, the travel expense remains high for the budget travellers. In this blog, I will share with you my first solo trip to the southernmost end of India; Kerala.

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Exhibiting the best of nature, climate, cuisines, festivals and cultural heritage, Kerala is a state that I would say to be the perfect destination from where one could start their low budget or call it a cheap trip alone. Unlike all the other states in India, the gods own country has all of the best elements that a traveller would love to explore. It was during the peak season that I travelled to Kerala. Even though the state is known to house a moderate climate throughout the year, the month from September to March is best preferred for a holiday in Kerala. And thus the travel rates to the place were really high. Now what I had to do was to explore most of the travel attractions which are best known among the tourists at cheap rates. Being a resident from Chennai it was easy for me to save in travelling as I choose to enjoy a night ride. To be very precise it took a whole night for me to cross Walayar and to get into the borders of Kerala and another 3 hr to reach Kochi, the metropolitan city best known for its hidden natural beauty and historic charm. By the time I reached the city, all I could think of was food and some sleep. After having to enjoy a straight drive from Chennai it was rest that I wanted the most. Now choosing for accommodation in this time of the year is one of the best hectic things, but then there are different apps available like Oyo where you could search for the best budget modes of accommodation where you could enjoy a luxurious and comfortable stay. I, after reaching Kochi and having food from a Dhaba at just 50/INR checked-in at a hotel named ‘Greenland Residency’. Located in the centre of the city this was one of the best places where I could stay cheap and could connect with almost all of the best travel destinations in the city with ease. After taking a very refreshing nap at the hotel I woke up by around 4 pm, which was the perfect time for me to start with a small tour of the city. The places that I actually explored at Kochi were the Mangalavanam bird sanctuary, the Marine Drive, and Fort Kochi.

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The Mangalavanam bird sanctuary was one of the very first travel destinations in Kochi that I explored. Exhibiting the pristine beauty and charm of the wild and nature, this place was one of the best explored spots in Kochi, yet the travel rates to the place were just nil as there are no entry tickets. One of the main attractions of the place was the mangrove plantations. The place also has a treetop watchtower from where you get to enjoy the best of the beauty in the area. The place is home to a wider verity of birds and thus it is always the best to speak softly. Trust me this place is the best for budget travellers who are in search of natural charm. After being at the place for a while taking some pictures I moved on to the next travel destination which was the marine drive. Not just Mumbai, but Koch too has a drive which is the best spot in the city where one could enjoy the beauty of the sea and the flavours of the street foods in the area. The best part of taking a walk at drive was that I was able to taste Kulukki which is a special drink in the city, pineapple and such fruits which are soaked in salt water and many such things. By late evening I travelled to Fort Kochi which is mostly referred to as the city that never sleeps. It is mainly during the night that you could see the rush of travellers in this place and most of the shacks and shops are open till early morning. The best of attraction in the area would be the sunset that at the Fort Kochi beach where you can also enjoy the beauty of the Chinese fishing nets. To the end of the day, the one thing that I really noticed was my travel expense which was very low. Even after being a peak season for travellers my expense in the place was much less than 3000/INR. It was around 11 pm when I reached back to my hotel and dozed off as the next day morning I was to travel to Munnar, the misty hills to the western ghats of the south.

Even after exploring the misty hills of Kerala the next day my travel expenses remain much lower and cheap than tour package cost which is organised by the travel operators in the land. Let it be any type of trip to any part of the world, according to me what one should look into the most to reduce the travel expenses are to be a bit conscious while selecting the destination, the season in which you travel, the places you choose to stay, the modes of transportations that you want to use and the type of food that you wish to taste. By taking a bit of extra care in such things one can reduce the travel rates to a greater extent. But yes if you are a foreigner and has no clue about the destination of interest, it would be best to go for a budget travel package as it would reduce your travel stress allowing you to enjoy the best of the trip with ease.

Vegetative Destinations of Kerala, a Better Camping Spot for Family

June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 admin

The family bond is something that should be maintained and strengthened in different ways. With the world developing and people evolving into robots maintaining a relationship or family bond have become something very difficult yet very important. One of the best methods to improve the bonding between family members is through tour and trips. While touring camping would be one of the best means of accommodation where the family members will have enough time to enjoy each other’s company and understand one another. To the southernmost tip of India, the state Kerala is one of the best destinations where families could enjoy a fascinating tour. The hills and wilderness of the state are best spots where you could enjoy camping. There are a number of travel operators like Gogeo holidays who organises and facilities such family tour to the southernmost states of the country. Most of the family packages organised to Kerala are customised allowing the travellers to choose the destinations to explore. The state Kerala, being known mostly among the traveller mainly the family travellers for the rich vegetation in the area and travel attractions like the hill stations, waterfall destinations and beach spots, the travellers prefer exploring the same to its best. Some of such prominent destinations in Kerala which are mostly visited by families to camp are listed below.

Munnar

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One of the most visited destinations in Kerala, Munnar is better known as the queen of hill stations. The place is mostly visited by families and honeymooners as the place offers the travellers with the best experience of nature and misty climate. One of the main attractions of the place is the innumerable tea plantations which carpet the hills of Munnar with rich greenery. Most of the tourist destinations in the place are covered with plantations of different kinds. The main element that attracts families to the place is the different activities offered in the misty hills. Munnar is one of the most beautiful hill stations offers visitors with a number of entertainment activities in most of the destinations. Some of the main activities offered in the land include boating, horse riding, trekking, hiking, rock climbing and more. The place houses a number of destinations which is considered the best by travellers and campers. Most of the travellers and families visiting the place choose to camp in tents so as to enjoy the nightlife of the place from close. Most of the destinations in Munnar are hill stations and mountains which offers the travellers with the best camping grounds. Some of the best destinations for families to camp in the place are the top station, which would offer the travellers with the best view of cloudy mist, the eco point and many such destinations with nature and vegetation. Apart from camping grounds the place also houses a number of destinations like the tea museum, Chinnakanal, Anayirangal dam, Marayoor, Eravikulam National Park, Lakkom Waterfalls, Anamudi Peak and much more. Being a place that houses innumerable attractions and offers a number of entertainment activities the place is one of the best destinations for families to cam and enjoys a holiday in the lap of nature.

Thrissur forest

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Filled with greenery, vegetation and wildlife, the Thrissur forest is one of the best destinations where families could camp and enjoy a stay in the woods. The place offers a number of attractions to the travellers and the families visiting the place. Being one of the well-known trekking destinations the forest of Thrissur holds in a number of trails for adventure lovers. One of the main attractions of the place is the tree top stays which provides you with the complete view of the forest. It also helps you see the wild and the animals from a safer distance. Some of the main adventure activities offered in the Thrissur forest are trekking, jeep safari, rock climbing, mountaineering, treetop stay and much more. Most of the families visiting the place choose to enjoy camping by exploring the nightlife of the place. The forest is not just a place that is known for its natural beauty but the place is also known among adventure junkies for the spooky stories related to the place. Different stories regarding the wandering ghost of a boy roomers around the place. Travellers who wish to explore the spookiness of the place are also welcomed to the forest.

Athirapilly Vazhachal waterfalls

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Located not too far from the Ernakulam district, the Athirapilly waterfall is one of the most fascinating travel destinations in Kerala that is best explored by tourists from around the world. Apart from the vegetative beauty of the place, there are a number of other elements of attractions in the place. The treetop accommodations, rock climbing, trekking, hiking are all some of the best travel attractions in the place which excites the travellers the most. Nit just a spot for adventure tours and nature explorers the Athirapilly Vazhachal waterfalls are also the hot spot for movie makers in the land. The place has served as the location for a number of movies which includes a number of award-winning movies like Bahubali and much more. Offering the travellers and the movie makers with the best of attractions and adventures this waterfall destination holds in a charm of its own.

Mostly filled with nature, harmony and destinations with beauty and peacefulness Kerala is one of the most visited and prominent destinations in holiday packages organised for families. Family time is very important in this generation where most of the parents are busy making a living and making money with an aim to provide the children with enough facilities. It is important that parents spend more time with their children building a bond and understanding within the family. Picnics, camping and touring is said to be one of the best and most effective ways in which people could connect with each other in the family. Knowing this growing trend of family tours, the tourism department and the Kerala government is now encouraging and promoting family tourism by providing different packages and introducing new projects. Being a state that supports family tourism to a greater extent, Kerala would be one of the best choices for families to spend a happy vacation.

KERALA –A TRIP TO THE PARADISE OF GREENERY

May 24, 2019 admin

Kerala is one of the most romantic, peaceful, paradise nature place. Kerala which is known as God’s Own Country is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Southern India. Kerala is an ideal tourist spot for all kinds of travelers because it satisfies the people with different options like village tourism, spice plantations visits, coconut tree climbing, beach tourism, houseboat rides, and houseboat stay in famous backwaters, elephant rides and unique festivals and dishes attracts tourists from all over the world. Kerala is expensive as well as a cheap destination that depends on one’s budget. It has all sort of accommodations for everyone whether a rich or poor, whether on budget tour or luxury tour. Kerala is full of world-class accommodations and amenities. Even if you don’t have much budget, you can still visit Kerala. .When most of the travelers spend more on exploring nature and natural beauty well-explored destinations most of the offbeat destinations in Kerala are places that could be explored under very cheap travel cost. In addition, there are a number of travel operators like Gogeo holidays offering cheapest Kerala tour packages to some of the best travel destinations in Kerala allowing the tourist from around the world to explore and experience the rich nature in the land. Apart from the affordable package cost, there are a number of things that the travelers could do to reduce the travel expenses to a greater extent like those listed below.

Transportation:

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Transportation modes play an important role in the cost of the trip. Most travelers choose to travel via flight or train whereas there are travelers who choose the roadways to make the trip more cost effective. For overseas travelers, it would be best to travel via a flight. The price of flights would very time to time depending on the month, the day or even the time of the travel. Choose to travel at times when the flight rates are low. And it could be best to book a ticket in advance so that you would get the tickets at a lower rate comparatively. You can even choose to travel during weekdays as it could make a huge difference in the flight ticket rates. Whereas domestic travelers could choose railways or roadways depending on the distance to be covered and the transportation cost. For travelers within Kerala, it would be best to choose road trips as it would offer you a different and most unique experience of the place.

Accommodation:

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Kerala offers travelers with a number of fascinating options for accommodation which are cheap and affordable There are a number of homestay options which is offered at a very low rate. For travelers who wish to enjoy the best budget stay in a friendly and lively environment homestays in Kerala is one of the best options.

Food:

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The food is not that much costly in Kerala. It mainly depends on the hotel you choose and what you want to eat. The main food in Kerala for lunch is Rice, in the north called chaval. It will be served with Sambar or Fish curry. It costs from Rs 30 to 100. You can have a decent lunch for Rs 50. Ask the locals about the best restaurants at an affordable rate, the best coffee shops, etc. And also get on the road to have from the Dhabhas and such local options. In addition, this is one of the best ways where you could explore the real taste of the land.

Shopping:

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Cost of these items would be very high in the travel destinations as compared to those you could get in cities. In such cases, it would be best to avoid shopping from travel destinations or you could get the same from the cities at cheaper rates.

Season:

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Travel rates to Kerala would differ depending on the season. For travelers who wish to travel in low rates could choose to trip during the off seasons so as to get traveling tickets at lower rates. Traveling to Kerala during the festive season would be very costly as compared to the other days. So it would be best to choose offseason for holiday trips to Kerala for lower flight ticket rates.

Destination:

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Places like Munnar, Alleppey, and Wayanad are destinations with great natural beauty and different unique attractions that fascinates travelers from around the world. Being some of the cheapest travel destinations these places are a prominent destination in most travel packages organized to Kerala. Travelers can even choose to explore the different offbeat destination of the state so as to have a different and very unique experience of the land. Kerala has come up with a number of enchanting destinations which could be called the hideouts from the modern world. Most of the offbeat travel destinations in Kerala are very rich in natural beauty and potential which at present is being wasted. The Kerala tourism department is organizing a number of projects to develop and promote some of the best offbeat travel destinations. In addition, a number of cheap packages are also organized to the place allowing the travelers to explore the scenic natural beauty of Kerala under cheap and affordable rates.

Listed below are some of the best offbeat travel destinations in Kerala which one could explore in very cheap travel rates:

Kattappana:

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It is a small municipality town in the Idukki district of Kerala, Kattappana is a place apt for a natural escape.

Gavi:

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The rich greenery of the place and the climate is the one main attraction in the land. A trip to Gavi would be one of the best trips for travelers who wish to escape from the hurry-berry lifestyle of the city. Wildlife, forest and a wider range of wildlife are all the main attraction of the area.

Travelers will have to plan the trip in one of the best cost-effective ways. It would take great effort. The best way is to take a good Kerala tour package from a good travel operator. With the best accommodation, transportation modes and fascinating attractions the travel destinations, Kerala is one of the best destinations in Southern India.