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A Tour to Three Alluring Destinations of Kerala

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The days were getting monotonous and I and my friends wanted to get out of the usual routine and start everything anew. So, all of us gathered together at my place as we had planned in our Whatsapp group. We were all working in Chennai and only I have travelled across India for long trips. So, the plan was to visit an alluring destination which is cheap and have got many attractive places to visit. For convenience, we agreed on visiting Kerala which was near and there were travel packages that were the cheapest. We wanted this tour to be perfectly planned and found Dream Holidays to do this for us. I did extensive research on all the best destinations in Kerala and I am listing out the places that I found attractive and worth visiting. This may help you in visiting this state on the southern side of Kerala. Take a look to find out the fascinations where you can visit with the savings you have. The list contains places we have visited and will visit for our next trip. It will take weeks or even a month to have some quality time at this place with immense things to explore and be a part of. From Chennai, we took only 80 minutes to reach the Cochin International Airport. A note to the newly-weds- all of these places are perfect for a honeymoon trip too.

Munnar, if you want greenery and high hills:

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Go straight to Idukki district in Kerala if you want adventures and peace at the same place. This hill station has got what every traveller would need. The plantations are the trump cards here – be it tea, coffee or spices like cardamom, the place has got plenty. Munnar is also the best location to get an ayurvedic rejuvenation therapy. With the moderate climate that Kerala enjoys and Munnar with its forests at places like Kannan Devan Hills, there are many resorts and spas set here at this place popular for tea estates. We enjoyed at the Top Station by setting a campfire in the evening and this place shares borders with Tamil Nadu too providing with a brilliant view of the Western Ghats. Always get sweaters, warm clothes and trekking shoes if you want to set out for an adventurous experience. Also, get a guide or a trainer who can help you with trekking and paragliding at Chithirapuram. Trust me, this experience will be worth every penny you are investing for this trip. From Kochi where the nearest airport to Munnar is located, it would take about 1.30 hours and from the airport, it takes only about an hour to reach.  The Tea Museum at Nallathani Estate has got every information about the inception of tea making at this place (Get some fresh tea powder to your home). To enter here we paid a price of 75 Rs and a price of 20 Rs for clicking some pictures. To talk about the food here, try the vegetable dishes and my personal favourite were idli with sambar. Get a cab or taxi for your convenience in visiting the routes that are quite challenging. We had rented bikes for which we paid around 300 Rs for a day.

Alleppey, for the marine lover in you:

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After the sightseeing at Munnar, we left at night to Alleppey and took us 1.30 hours to reach and we dozed off at once we reached our resort (I will talk about my Kochi tour later). With its beaches and backwater destinations, Alleppey is known as the “Venice of the East”. The houseboat cruise that started around noon when the climate was warm is the best in Kerala. There are places like Kumarakom and Kasargod as our travel operator said. On our next tour, we want to explore those places too. When we reached the Kuttanad area, our houseboat took a halt to take us to this area where farming was done below sea level. We could not visit the coir factory and museum where most of the women in the village worked. The rate of the houseboat with 5-star amenities starts from the price of 7, 500 Rs. We went to Alleppey Beach and spent about 2 hours there. Get some sunscreen safety while visiting. The taste of the lip-smacking seafood varieties and toddy is making my mouth water right now. Vembanad Lake and Pathiramanal are other places that intrigued us.

Kochi, the land of arts and colours:

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Kochi, we reached here on the first day of our trip and I was saving the best one for the last account. I will start with the varieties of cafes and restaurants here. The Kashi Art Cafe, Farmers Cafe, Casa Linda, Hotel Seagull and Brunton Boatyard are my favourites from where we had the best European and seafood dishes. Kochi with its moniker as “Queen of the Arabian Sea” is providing ferry services to places like Fort Kochi, Vypin and so on at a price that was not more than 10 Rs. This is one place in Kerala where many art exhibitions like Kochi-Muziris Biennale happens. The heritage building known as the Aspinwall House is open during this time which is a famous location that has appeared in many movies. To stroll near the water attractions, there is Marine Drive which is also the place from where we did an extensive and heavy shopping for hours. There are other malls like Lulu Mall which gets placed in almost all tour packages to Kerala. Fort Kochi Beach is a perfect place for families to get together and enjoy. Mattancherry Palace and Hill Palace are other places that have got a lot to see by paying smaller amounts depending on age. All of these places can be visited by availing packages at with offers and affordable price.

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There are other places like Wayanad which is a hub of wildlife with its ravishing greenery. Places like Thekkady with wildlife reserves in its national parks. Bamboo rafting is another experience that I am not going to miss for the next Kerala tour.

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

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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.

Kerala, the Hotspot Destination for the Newlyweds

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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.

Kerala, the Hotspot Destination for the Newlyweds

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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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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 Destination

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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 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

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“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.

KERALA –A TRIP TO THE PARADISE OF GREENERY

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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.

Honeymoon in the backwater stretches of Kerala

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Kerala is a place that is known for expanding common magnificence arranged on the shoreline of the Arabian Sea. The most outlandish fascination of this South Indian state is its backwaters and streams. A couple of islands and  Numerous little water-townships stands as the backbone for backwater tourism in Kerala. Kerala backwater Honeymoon Packages are encased with streams, sun-kissed shorelines, stunning backwaters, prospering slope stations and fascinating natural life, dynamite craftsmanship gatherings, which make it an incomparable tourism goal.

Kerala is having astonishing and beguiling backwater goals like Kumarakom, Alappuzha, Cochin, Kollam, and Kuttanad. The backwaters in Kerala Honeymoon Packages are alluring and astounding; the most ideal approach to go around them is utilizing houseboats and conventional travels named Kettuvallam. The serene backwaters of Kerala are the most romantic and exotic place to kick start your love life. Kerala tourism has initiated various honeymoon packages in Kerala houseboat which gradually increased the demand of backwater tourism. Spending some time by exploring this enchanting water world, you can turn your Kerala honeymoon experience into something magical and unforgettable. That is why this backwater stretches of Kerala state have become the most searched honeymoon destination in India. Of course, hiring a houseboat is the best way to enjoy the backwater voyage. A ride or night stay in Houseboat is the high light of Kerala backwaters.

The best places to have a houseboat cruise are Alappuzha the Venice of the East, Kollam, Kumarakom or Kochi. It is Kerala’s traditional ‘Kettuvallam’ in the old days has gained a new face and named as houseboats. It was used to transport food grains and other goods to markets in the earlier times by the people who lived around the backwaters. Traditional techniques of boat building are used by the local carpenters to construct these houseboats in the construction of the houseboats traditionally only coir ropes are used to tie the whole thing together and surprisingly a single nail will not be used in the process. These houseboats are 100 feet long and could carry up to 30 tonnes of weight.

Houseboats are fully furnished with all most all the modern amenities and are available as, single room, double room, triple rooms with attached bathrooms and bio-toilets, a kitchen and a living room. It will be a mesmerizing experience that you could watch the surroundings from your deck balcony, as the cruise proceeds. In Alappuzha and Kumarakom, many double deck houseboats are also available.

The moments that you and your partner gather from the cruise voyage will be just awesome. Without any physical stress, you can enjoy an unending sightseeing. The houseboat takes you through the backwater labyrinth that consists of lagoons, lakes, rivers, rivulets, and canals, comprising of the Kuttanad region, will be a magical memory for you and your soul mate. It is undoubtedly clear that the cruise would really make you and your partner get fascinated by the natural wonder called Kerala. It will be so romantic that you could watch the sunset and the sunrise while you are sipping a hot cup of tea or enjoying coconut water at the deck of the houseboat. Visiting the little hamlets that are shaded by large coconut groves and lush paddy fields and watching- the village lifestyle is something very unique that no other honeymoon trip can offer.  The authentic Kerala cuisine that comprises of seafood, meat and vegetable dishes, Vegetarian, Continental, South Indian or North Indian food is also served according to the needs of the guests by the experienced and talented chefs in the houseboats, which will cast a spell on you. Special candlelight dinner and flower arrangements are complimentary for honeymooners

The Kerala backwaters are ideal for a honeymoon visit at any time of the year. This flexibility quotient is yet another reason for them being a beloved destination. If you enjoy the still tranquillity of a destination, plan your trip between August and May, so you can avoid the monsoons and enjoy the calm and quiet to the maximum.

Kerala backwaters with its charming scenarios, is endowed with the aura of romance and love, is the best option for honeymooners and is an apt choice to grow close with your spouse.  The breath-taking scenarios of this beautiful water stretches will treat you with memories of a lifetime. Serenity and calmness are the major attractions of houseboats which provide you with facilities to enjoy the mystic beauty of the state that ultimately helps you to start a fresh and romantic chapter of your love life. To check out the Kerala backwaters in its entire glorious splendour, houseboat voyage will be a great option. Travel agents like lifemadeasy Holidays take the hard work of organizing one for you.  To experience the thrill of being in a paradise the travel partners offer you hospitality services to make your moments beyond your expectations. Conducting budget-friendly backwater honeymoon tours are the prior intention of the travel operators. The packages are very affordable with full satisfaction and guarantee the most memorable times of your marriage. The travel partners allow you to explore splendid backwater destinations in Kerala which is blessed with beautiful paddy fields, lovely shores, mouth-watering cuisines, and romantic water flows. The customized packages of travel operators allow the couples to choose their destination and to select their convenient packages from budget houseboat packages to Luxury Packages, depending on your affordable expense. To keep it comfortable the travel operators offer you reasonable packages on accommodation, traveling to your different destinations, daily complimentary food, and so forth. A couple can cover many things other than just sightseeing and it even helps you to explore the unending beauty of Kerala profoundly. Hence the travel partners offer a range of enjoyments like house boating, fishing, visual treats of sunsets and sunrises, and many more. This tour operator truly has everything that can make your dream honeymoon come true as they give their visitors a perfect example of laid back honeymoon time. So book your honeymoon trip to avail the best deals to enjoy the beautiful nature of Kerala.

Kerala the Food Paradise – The Best Destination to go for a Gastronomic Joyride

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Are you a food lover who travels to different states, visiting different cities and exploring the flavours of the land? Now with the increasing demand for tourism, there are a number of travellers visiting different states mainly to explore the flavours of the land. In India, Kerala is a state to the southern tip which is better known among the food lovers as the land of flavours and spices. Kerala is not a destination that emerged to be one of the best tourist destinations in the country due to the presence of natural beauty and habitats alone. The state is known for the presence of a number of tourist attractions like nature, wildlife, vegetation, customs and culture, monuments and much more. Now with a changing trend in tourism and the fields of tourism, food travels are becoming more common and noticeable. Kerala could be suggested as one of the best destinations for food travels or travellers who loved the flavours and wish to explore the one to the south of the country. Even with the travel operators offering tour packages with high rates, there are a number of food lovers visiting Kerala to taste the flavours and the spices of the land. One of the main mistakes most travellers make while tripping to Kerala is that they do not dig for more tour operators like Seasonzindia who would provide the travellers with the best affordable tour packages to Kerala. Due to the high travel rates of packages to Kerala, there was a rapid decrease in the rate at which tourist visit the state last year. Giving more importance to this problem a number of Kerala tourism packages are organised by the tourism department of the state with price affordable by the travellers both domestic and foreign. Food lovers who visit Kerala will have a wide variety of flavours and taste to choose from. Some of the best food combinations in Kerala and the best places to eat are listed below.

 

Puttu

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Puttu is one of the favourite dishes in Kerala which was mentioned by the national geographic traveller as world’s best breakfast. The dish is included even in cheap tour packages to Kerala so as to allow the travellers to experience the flavours of the land without wandering in different restaurants. This dish made with rice powders are mostly had with the combination of banana, pappad or Kadala curry. Yet there are weird and wild combinations which are most loved by the younger generation in the state. Some of such combinations in the land include beef and puttu, chicken gravy and puttu and fish curry with puttu. One of the best and most known destinations from where you could have a verity of combinations of puttu is the restaurant in Edappally named dhe puttu. The place is owned by a Malayalam actor Dileep, this is one of the best night restaurants in Ernakulam from where you could have the best taste of the traditional food in Kerala with unique and modern combinations under budget rates. One of the combinations of puttu available in the place is the one with prawns. This restaurant is one of the best choices for people who wish to have varieties of puttu which are less expensive with better quality.

 

Malabar Biriyani

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India is a country with a number of Biriyani huts and restaurants which serves the best Biriyani in the area. Even with a number of states in the country having Biriyani as a common dish, the flavours, colour and the smell of the Malabar Biriyani available in Kerala is mouth-watering. The dish is so demanding that it is mostly included in the budget tour packages with a stay in the cities like Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Thalassery to Kasargod of Kerala as this is one of the special in the cities. One of the main specialities of this Malabar Biriyani available in Kerala is the fact that the special recipe of this dish prepared in Kerala has crossed generations. In short, the taste and flavours of this colourful dish is something that would take you back to the old taste of Kerala. This yummy Biriyani from Malabar is not something very spicy but would be garnished with some chillies and an egg. One of the best destinations where you could have a taste of this dish is at the Mahal Food’s Biriyani Hut located at Kollam. This is one of the best places in Kollam from where you could have a stomach full at cheap rates. The place could be better said as one of the most inexpensive centres of flavours.

 

Kerala Fish curry

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The Kerala fish curry is nothing but a basic fish curry recipe, what makes this normal curry special is the flavours which are used in the recipe, like the coconut and the coconut milk. It is one of the main ingredients in Kerala, mainly is backwater destinations which brings out the true flavour of the place. Kerala fish curry is something very important in most budget houseboat packages as this is one of the traditional tastes of Kerala. This traditional Kerala food is something which one could have with any main course food. One of the best and major combinations of this curry is with rice or with puttu. Apart from coconut some of the main ingredients used in the curry which makes it the best in the land are the mix of onion, green chillies, tomatoes, garlic and many such natural ingredients. One of the best destinations in Kerala where you could have a taste of this mouth-watering dish is at the local toddy houses. Most of the toddy shops better known as the Kallu shapp in Kerala is one of the best destinations in the state from where you get the best fish curry.

 

Naadan Beef Fry

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Beef fry cooked in Kerala style is one of the most popular most demanding dishes in Kerala. This dish is commonly available in most restaurants of Kerala. One of the main ingredients in this dish that makes it favourable and tastier is the mix of coconut with onion and other ingredients like curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste, and coconut and mustard seeds. The dark colour of the dish exhibits the flavours which could be brought out from the tender beef. One of the best combinations of beef is with the Kerala Porota. To explore the true flavour and taste of both the porota and the dry beef curry one should definitely have it together. In Kerala one of the best destinations were you could experience this taste is at the Ceylon bakehouse at Ernakulam. The place offers the best-flavoured beef dry fry, which one could have with the Kerala porota to know the true taste.

 

Kabsa

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Kabsa could be better explained as the recent favourites of the youngsters in Kerala. The main ingredients of the food are chicken stock with rice and a mix of flavoured powders and spices. This Masala dish is mostly had with salad or chutney. One of the main factors that bring about taste and flavours to this food is its unique Kabsa mix. This is similar to Biriyani but different in some way. The only destination in Kerala from where you could have the dish is at the Ifthar hotel which is located in almost all cities of the state.

 

The travellers visiting Kerala are not just fascinated with the destinations and attraction of the state but are also fascinated with the taste and flavours of the land. Apart from the travellers who visit Kerala to explore the wonders of the land a number of food lovers too visit the state just to explore the flavours. Most foreign travellers visiting Kerala by availing different budget tour packages are here not just to visit the destinations or to enjoy the vegetative and monumental wonders of the land but to explore the true taste of the state. Travellers who are visiting Kerala with an intention to explore the flavoured wonders of the land above given are the best dishes and the most rated destination in Kerala.

 

A MEMORABLE JOURNEY TO THE GOD’S OWN COUNTRY

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Kerala, undoubtedly, is one of the most beautiful honeymoon destinations in the world. There are many places in Kerala to celebrate the best time of your life with your better half. Jungle safari in Periyar National Park, surfing in the Fort Kochi beach, tea tasting tour in Munnar and a houseboat cruise in the backwaters of Alleppey, the state provides a wide range to choose from. For a memorable trip, Gogeo Holidays are the right choice for you. Here, the best part is that the newlywed couples can choose and customize their Kerala honeymoon packages, according to their wish.

Some of the best honeymoon spots in Kerala are:

Athirapally Falls

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Athirapally waterfalls also known as Niagara Falls of India is one of the popular scenic destinations in Kerala and is located in the Thrissur and Ernakulam border. The view of the waterfalls is breathtaking and you can, enjoy the cool water droplets splashing over from the falls. Surrounded by dense forest it will give a good trekking experience and they are part of the Chalakudy river & is a retreat to your eyes. If you get lucky, you can spot wildlife in the dense green which comes while you take walk downhill for a full view of the falls. Vazhachal falls, Cheapara falls, Anakkayam, Sholayar dam, Vaalparai, and Malyattoor wildlife sanctuary are the other nearest tourist destinations in Athirapilly. Vazhachal falls is a quiet place that has seating arrangements, where you get to see the expanse of the river before it crashes down at Athirapally.

Munnar

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 If you are nature lover then Munnar will be the first place that will strike your mind when you plan for a holiday. People who would visit God’s own country would never want to miss the lush green tea gardens of Munnar. It will be a heavenly experience to take a romantic hand in hand walk with your spouse in the tea gardens of Munnar. Tourists opt for tea tasting for refreshment. Tea tasting is an activity which is turning as a hit among the tourists. Mattupetty dam, Eco point, Anamudi, Tea museum, Pothemedu, Attukal waterfall, Kolukkumalay tea plantation, and Rajamala hills are some of the favourite tourist places in Munnar.

Alleppey

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 The most suitable place for couples to begin their special journey of life. Alleppey, known as the Venice of East is the ‘Backwater Capital of Kerala’. Alleppey is famous for its unforgettable houseboat tours. A backwater journey in the houseboats with your loved ones makes your honeymoon perfect. This is one of the most romantic things you can do on your honeymoon. If you want to make your honeymoon a memorable one then enjoy this ultimate romantic experience in the houseboats by watching the paddy fields, coconut trees, the cool breeze, etc along with some freshly prepared tasty meals. Also, the toddy shop cuisine is an absolute delight to any non-veg lover. Alappuzha beach, Vembanad, Marari beach, Pathiramanal, Punnamda lake are some of the interesting destinations of Alappuzha.

Kovalam

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Kovalam Beach is one of the remarkable beaches that is located in the capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. One can indulge in various beach activities like swimming, sunbath, Ayurvedic massages, etc. There is a lighthouse near the beach that will give you a panoramic view of coconut trees and a full view of the beach. Enjoy the mesmerizing view and the sunset too. The place also has plenty of shacks that provide delicious foods.

Bekal

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This place contains ruins of majestic forts and majestic beaches which take you down the memory lane of the colonial period. The iconic song ‘Uyire’ in the movie “Bombay” was shot here. As the fort is near the beach, the views are spectacular. The panoramic view of the Bekal fort and closeness to the calm serene backwaters offers an intimate holiday with your spouse. Bekal fort, Bekal beach, and Nithyanadasram caves are the places to visit here.

Kochi

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Kochi is known as the commercial capital of Kerala and also as the queen of the Arabian Sea is a great stop for the newlyweds. This place has architectural wonders with historic importance were Arabs, Portuguese, British, Dutch and Chinese have left their footprints in the area. Mattancherry Palace, Cherai beach, Hill Palace, Jew town, Willington island, Vypin, Fort Kochi beach, Marine drive, Dutch cemetery are some of the places to visit in Kochi. As Kerala is the land of spices the influence can be seen in the cuisine of the town especially in Kochi. Kerala sadhya is the most recommended and traditional food and you shouldn’t miss this once you are in Kochi The fish curry, cannot be matched with any other variation of fish curry so it is a must to try the fish curry available there.

Wayanad: Another highly popular honeymoon paradise in Kerala. The rough and bumpy mountains, thick green forests and stunning waterfalls, this place has every piece of the element for enjoying and firming the fondness of newlyweds. There are many adventurous activities like trekking, jeep safari which makes the trip to this place more fun.

Vagamon: This hill station will make people fall in love with its natural beauty. It attracts tourists from various parts. It is situated almost about 1100 meters above the sea level, the place is particularly beautiful with its valleys, green meadows, pine forests, tea estates, and waterfalls. The top attractions of the place are the Pine Forests, Barren Hills, Vagamon Lake, and Vagamon Falls. One of the best hill stations in Kerala, if you want to escape in clouds then visit this place.

Kozhikode: Kozhikode has a special position in Kerala tourism due to its remarkable position in Indian history with the arrival of Vas CoDa Gama at Kappad beach. This active commercial city is widely appreciated for its authentic Malabar food like  Dum Biriyani, Kallummakaya, Chattipathiri, and yummiest varieties of sweets. Kozhikode beach, Mananchira, Kadalundi bird sanctuary, Beypore beach are the places to visit there.

  Kerala is the best option for honeymooners. Because sightseeing is very attractive and comparatively very affordable. So, pack your bags and book the best honeymoon packages in Kerala for an unforgettable journey into the god’s own country.

Kerala, the Land Manifesting the Untamed Elegance of the South

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Honeymoon is the time for small pay-checks and big memories. Most of the newlywed couples prefer to make this memory of their special days more happening and lively by travelling to different places of interest. To the south most tip of India, Kerala is one such travel destination that is referred to as the couple’s paradise by travellers from around the world. The pristine beauty of nature that the place holds in and the climatic condition that is prevailing in the land are all the main element of attraction in the place. Exhibiting the pristine beauty of nature, this state has been my personal favourite and my honeymoon destination. The honeymoon destinations in Kerala have offered me with some of the best memories that I have cherished all along. On our honeymoon, I with my husband have travelled to Kerala availing one of the best honeymoon packages to Kerala that was offered by Gogeo Holidays which according to me is the best travel partners in the state. The travel packages that we availed did not include the flight charges and thus we were on our own until we reach the Kochi international airport. As we travelled during the off-season the travel package rate and the ticket rates were comparatively less. According to my personal opinion, it would be best to include your flight tickets with the travel packages so that you could travel tension free. The travel package that we chose actually includes the best and the most explored travel destination in the state. But if it is to enjoy the best of the true nature and charm of the state by being with each other in privacy, I would say that the off-beat travel destinations in the state would be the best place that you should explore. Listed below are some of the best and must visit honeymoon destinations in Kerala that are least explored by the couples visiting the land.

Vagamon, the Valley Filled with the Best of Nature

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Surrounded by the three beautiful hill stations named, Thangal, Murugan and Kurishumala, the rich green valleys of Vagamon is one of the most fascinating off-beat honeymoon destinations in Kerala that offers the travellers visiting with the best peaceful ambience and feeling of being away from the population and the rushed civilisation. Exhibiting the true beauty of pine forest, orchids and meadows this astonishing hill station is best explored with your loved one. Enjoy the trekking experience through the valleys in the place enjoying the sight of buffalo and elephants bathing in the small water bodies at Vagamon. The place holds in a number of best travel destinations that one could explore while tripping to this fascinating hill station with their loved one. Being a place offering the best privacy for the couples, the hill stations of Vagamon is mostly visited by honeymooners who are in seek of nature. Some of the best travel destinations in Vagamon best explored by the honeymoon couples are Suicide Point, Echo Point, Marmala Waterfalls, Vagamon Hills, and Kurishumala Church.

Varkala Beach, the Water Lover’s Paradise

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Resting along the edges of the cliffs, Varkala is one of the next offbeat travel destination in Kerala that the honeymoon couples love exploring. The place has a naturally beautiful setting making the Varkala beach one of the most known travel destinations in Kerala. The honeymoon couples visiting the place could simply wander around the sandy shorelines exploring the best of the nature, the flora and the fauna at the place. The beauty of the sunset that the place exhibits is something great and very unique. Most of the honeymoon travellers tripping to the place are awestruck by the beauty that the Varkala beach has to offer to the travellers. The place also offers the honeymoon couples with a number of best adventures that they would love exploring, boating is one of the main adventure option offered to the travellers at the place. Offering travellers with the best of the beauty of nature, the Varkala beach is one of the main travels hubs for the honeymooner who is in search of serenity.

Trivandrum, the Capital City

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Located to the tip of Kerala, Trivandrum, better known as Thiruvananthapuram, is the capital city that fascinates the travellers with the immense beauty that the place holds in. Being a capital city, the place not only home to different travel destinations and attractions but also holds in some of the best government institutions and buildings with political and administrative importance. The city is one of the top honeymoon destinations in Kerala that offers travellers with a blend of natural beauty and architectural excellence. Named after Lord Vishnu, this fascinating travel destination holds in one of the best known religious destination in the land, the Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple. Being a city that exhibits the blend of every bit of attraction starting from the historic landmarks, wooded highlands, the fascinating beach destinations to the cultural extravaganza Trivandrum is a literal traveller’s paradise that is worth exploring by the tourist from around the world. The Dowdier Palace and the Valiathura Beach are the two other main attractions in the city that serves to be the best travel destination for honeymoon couples.

Kuttikanam, Exhibiting Nature’s Splendour

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Mostly filled with the rich beauty of fancy plantations and great greenery in nature, Kuttikanam is one of the most fascinating travel destinations it best serves to be the honeymooner’s paradise that is least explored by the travellers. Being a place that is blessed with the wider verity of flora and fauna, the place is one of the best explored by the nature lovers, the nature explorers, bird watchers, adventure enthusiasts and more. There are a number of places at Kuttikanam that the honeymoon travellers would love exploring like the Pattumala Velamkanni Matha Church, the Parunthumpara Hill View Point, the Valanjamkanam Water Falls and many more such travel spots. The best time to travel to this fascinating tourist destination is during the month of October to February when the climate so cool and enjoyable at the place.

Palakkad, the Granary of Kerala

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This fascinating travel destination located not too far from the western ghats of Kerala is one of the most known among the tourist visiting the place. A number of holiday trips are being organised to this fascinating tourist spot in Kerala which is home to lush greenery, cool and clear streams of waters, and the Western Ghats hillocks. Moreover, the travellers get to explore the rich heritage of Kerala that is being well preserved by the state. The travel destinations in Palakkad is said to be one of the most fascinating travel destinations that offer the honeymooners with the best of a romantic experience in the land. The place holds in a number of travel attractions which includes the Palakkad Fort, Jainimedu Temple, Anaikatti, The Pinewood cottages, Dhoni Waterfalls and many more.

If it is to enjoy the best of the beauty and the charm of the state, it is always the best to explore the least travelled tourist destinations in the land that would manifest the virgin beauty of nature. Offering the honeymoon couples with a list of such off-beat couple’s spot Kerala offers the honeymooners with a new set of memories and experience worth cherishing.