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Discovering the Audacious Beauty of Kulathupuzha with Dear Ones

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There are many places in the world that help people to enjoy their awesome leisure days with their dear ones. Can anyone tell which the most difficult task is for a person in the world? Is it to climb to the top of the mountain or to practise all kinds of adventurous activities? The answer may vary from person to person but for me, the answer is really something different. According to me the most tedious task in the universe is to explore the magnificent beauty of all the serene places situated in various corners of the world. The almighty Lord created the audacious planet in such a beautiful manner that we really hesitate to travel from one scenic place to another. It is my lifetime dream to enchant the audacious beauty of surreal nature glowing in various dimensions of the world. But due to financial constraints, I am always forced to postpone my dreams and wishes. It does not mean that I do not travel to fabulous places near to my hometown, Bangalore. In fact, I am a travel enthusiast and love to discover the beguiling beauty hidden in the nook and corners of the destination. At least twice or thrice I used to visit the unexplored beguiling tourist places in India either alone or with my close friends and cousins. Each time I used to enjoy the scintillating beauty of the marvelous places situated in my state. But this time I thought of witnessing the gorgeous beauty of the neighboring state called Kerala. Even though I am not so fluent in Malayalam I knew many salient features of the state through my Malayalee friends. As I am an adventure enthusiast my friends always used to tell me that I should definitely visit Kerala, because it is the only place where one could dig out immense opportunities to practise enthralling games. As I am not familiar with the state and the language I decided to avail of tour packages from Gogeo Holidays. I came to know about Gogeo Holidays from one of my friends who recently purchased their packages at cheap prices. Along with me two of my close friends also accompanied me to ‘god’s own country’.

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Encompassed with 14 scintillating districts the mind-blowing beauty of Kerala could not be described in singular words. Our itinerary was mainly concentrated on the southern parts of Kerala especially Kollam district. Kollam is actually known to be ‘home of varied species of cashew nuts’. Not only is the district blessed with immense beauty and irreplaceable resources of nature but also well-renowned with excellent hospitality services.  Due to its outstanding hospitality services, Kollam district is being adorned with a tagline such as ‘Kollam kandal illam venda’ which means ‘If you explore Kollam district and enjoy its hospitality services; you would definitely never return to your hometown’ in colloquial language. The tour package was for 2-3 days and we explored all the major tourist destinations. Among the several places, Kulathupuzha forest range attracted me a lot.

Kulathupuzha, located on the eastern sides of the capital city called Thiruvananthapuram is known to be a fusion of rubber plantations and dairy farms. To allure the stupendous beauty of the emerald places hundreds of travellers arrive in the region by purchasing the tour packages to Kerala. It is not the first destination we were visiting in Kerala. Actually the moment we stepped into the state we practised the various forms of adventurous events by visiting the breathtaking places and hills stations. As we were really tired we thought of exploring a scenic place where we could unwind and revitalize. Therefore, it was our tour guide you took us to Kulathupuzha forest range. Spread in an area of 1000 sq. km Kulathupuzha attracts hundreds of nature lovers every year. The forest range is known to be home to various types of trees such as wet evergreen, semi-evergreen and moist deciduous trees. Some of the trees are cultivated with an aim to enhance the industrial sectors. Teak, eucalyptus and sandalwood and so on are known to be perfect instances for the same. What makes the forest range so popular across the nation is due to the presence of Myristica Swamps. These freshwater species are rarely seen in India. The Himalayas are the other place where one could in large numbers. It is always seen that when there is a forest obviously a sanctuary or national park would be located associated with it. Shenduruny wildlife sanctuary is the mind-blowing wild home situated next to the Kulathupuzha forest range. Over there we are able to enchant the beauty of the unseen and endangered species of wild animals and birds. In fact, our camera was filled with amusing images of flora and fauna and also we did not forget to click our group photographs with the surreal nature as the backdrop. The forest also shelters some rare and precious medicinal plants belonging to various species in a small area and named it as Sanjeevani.

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After exploring the incredible beauty of the emerald surroundings we moved to Kulathupuzha dairy farm. As mentioned earlier, Kulathupuzha shelters one of the largest dairy farms in the state. The farm was constructed as part of the Indo-Swiss project and over there the employees use modern equipment for the functioning of the dairy farm. We concluded the Kulathupuzha exploration by visiting the Sastha temple. The temple experiences a large number of devotees during Vishnu Mahotsavam in the months of April and May. Followed to it we visited the Jatayu rock and enjoyed the panoramic beauty of the lush green environment. After enjoying the resplendent beauty of Kollam we packed our bags and returned to our hometown.

Kannur- One of my Favorite Place in my Life

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The scintillating beauty of Cannanore could not be described in mere words. Wait a moment does anybody understood the place Cannanore. If not I will let you know more about it. The resplendent beauty of the mind-blowing Cannanore took me to ancient days of Kerala. Cannanore is another name or old name of Kannur, the northern district of Kerala. Kannur is the only place where one could find the ancient and unfortunately rare art forms. From school days I am fond of art. There was not a single event in the arts festival that I haven’t participated. Twice I have won the over championship trophy. Along with art, I love animals and also love to explore the richly populated forests areas. My craze towards trees and animals is perfectly reflected in my home. Every nook and corner of my residential is occupied with wide varieties of plants and trees. Also, I like to pamper domestic animals mainly dogs and cats. Maybe all these features propelled me to visit the alluring district. I was quite sure that my parents won’t send me alone to Kerala to enjoy the magnificent beauty of the astounding place. Hence I surfed on the internet the different ways to enchant the beguiling charm. Finally, I got the result; the most efficient way to arrive in Kerala is by availing of the tour packages. At first, I thought of purchasing the group packages so that I could accompany my friends. But I changed my decision and selected family packages so that I could make my parents happy and proud of me. It is being only a year I have joined the company, I was not that financially stable. Hence I surfed for the cheapest tour packages that inculcate all the mind-blowing destinations of northern Kerala especially Kannur.

Our maiden journey to Kannur or Cannanore

Even though the Malayalam language is familiar to us but Kerala is known to be an unexplored destination for us. From the above sentence don’t think that we are not Malayalee. We are basically Malayalee, due to job opportunities and for a better lifestyle, our ancestors migrated to Madras, now formally known as Chennai. Since then we really became foreigners. Once in 3 or 4 years, we used to visit the ‘god’s own country’. That’s all! Through our neighbors we heard many unknown features of Kannur since then it became my lifetime dream to enchant its splendid beauty. To make our journey more economic we purchased the tour packages at cheap prices from Geogeo Holidays

Traverse to wild home – Aranmual wildlife sanctuary

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As mentioned earlier my affection towards wild animals propelled the tour guide to change the itinerary. The smallest wild home yet encompassed with unseen wonders of nature, Aranmula wildlife sanctuary sprawled in an area of 50 sq.kms will definitely captivate your minds. The moment I grabbed the entry pass I took out my camera as well as binoculars and started to lure the magnificent beauty of each and every fauna and flora. Some the species especially rare ones say barking deer, sloth, sambhar and so on whereas staring at me when I clicked the photos without asking their permission. The wild elephants that were commuting to the Cheenkannipuzha River to quench thirst looked at me with an angry face. The moment the elephants left the place we again continued with our exploration. While enjoying the beauty of the unseen dense forest suddenly we heard some sound. At first, we startled how could sound from loudspeaker could be heard in the forest. Our tour guide then told that it is an awareness programme conducted by the authorities for the natives as well as the visitors to share the importance of conserving nature and its resources. By the time my dad shared my interest in planting to our tour guide. He later discussed with the speaker and provided an opportunity for me to share my experience and hobby with the public.

My first ever trekking that to Katti Betta

Not only the scenic place of Aranmula wildlife sanctuary attracts hundreds of travel enthusiast but also the tallest peak called Katti Betta positioned in the midst of the forest will surely lure your minds. Katti Betta is one of the captivating factors that turn the tourist destination into a fabulous tourist destination. When ascending to the summit we are able to witness the unseen astounding beauty of nature. Over there we captured the amusing images of birds flying high in the sky in a particular fashion. Along with common birds like crows, pigeons and sparrows the region shelters many rare and endangered species of migratory birds. My camera was filled with beautifying images of birds and their various styles.

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Monsoon was the perfect time to visit

The right time to visit the sanctuary is followed to the monsoon season and our tour guide really appreciated our decision. He also told us that if we had visited the wild home during monsoon season, the venomous reptiles would have attacked us. Scorching summer days are another option to explore beauty.

After enchanting the marvellous beauty of the scintillating wild home we moved to one the temple (I exactly do not remember the name) to watch the live performances of the ancient art form called Theyyam, still practised in various parts of Kannur. Theyyam lasted for a few hours. Even though we did not completely understand the song, we really enjoyed each and every segment of it. An epic story from the holy book of Hindu is linked with the art form. According to the locals, the main performers get some messages about the specific people while practising Theyyam. After spending one more day over there we returned back to our hometown.

 

Malamel- a Perfect Destination to Bring your Hearts into your Mouth

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Honeymoon is a divine occasion where two unknown personalities unite together to start a new life. Even though India has attained great heights in various sectors, the present generation still believes in arranges marriage (a marriage where the families find the perfect match for their kid). Most of the couples understand each other deeply after marriage. The real meaning of marriage comes into practice only when both the husband and wife understand each other in every perspective. Or else life will be really a mess for everyone. To make collect good memories and to cherish wonderful moments in future couples always love to explore many unseen tourist destinations either in their state or out of state. Today in this document I would like to describe one of the least explored but still popular tourist destination situated in the remote areas of Kollam district in Kerala. Can anyone tell me what image or phrase comes into your mind when you guys hear the name Kerala? For me, it is the gorgeous beauty of the scenic tourist place and lip-smacking cuisines prepared in traditional Kerala style. Most of the nature lovers always opt Kerala popularly known as ‘god’s own country’ to celebrate their mind-blowing holidays with dear ones. Now a slight change has come in the trend many newly married couples avail of honeymoon packages in Kerala. It is not because the travel expenses are cheapest but the gorgeous beauty it offers to the visitors is something that could not be compared with anything in the world. Most of the nature enthusiast would be aware of the well-renowned tourist destinations such as Munnar, Wayanad, Thekkady, Kumarakom and so on. But only a few will be aware of the least renowned tourist places for them I would like to dedicate this blog.

Malamel- the astounding hill station

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Malamel is one of the mind-blowing hill stations that cover many outstanding natural resources. When compared to any other tourist destination in the state Malamel is one of the least populated tourist centers. Therefore it would be an exquisite tourist destination for you to enjoy your romantic moments without any interruption and chaos. To enjoy the gorgeous beauty of the breathtaking hilly region one should avail of the tour packages from well-reputed travel operators like Dream Holidays in Kerala. They attract customers by inculcating the packages with airfare. Hence travellers who hail from Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore can easily commute to the exotic tourist destination. Along with airfares they also include many fascinating features in the tour packages.

Now, let us come back to our Malamel hill station. Malamel in colloquial language means ‘on top of the mountain’. Malamel is known to be one of the fabulous hill stations in entire southern Kerala. The ambiguity of the serene nature could not be described in mere words. Without understanding its beauty and value of precious natural resources some greedy industrialists try to destroy its elegance by constructing quarry over there. But the joint effort of the workers and native residents forced the industrialist to change their minds and hence protected the virgin beauty of nature.

 Explore the outstanding beauty of Malamel

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It is really not necessary that one must definitely ascend to Malamel hill to catch the panoramic beauty of the emerald nature. Spending a few minutes in the premises of Malamel itself will help to your rejuvenate your retiring soul and mind. But if you and your better half are desperate to explore the beguiling beauty of the stoopy hills grab the permission from the concerned forest department. Malamel hill is actually encircled with several hills namely Golandarappara, Nadukanippara, Kudappara, Ambalampara, Shankoothupara, Nadappara, Kochunadukanippara, Kombukuthipara, Ayiravallippara, and Pullakkampara. There is no shortcut for anyone to reach the top of the Malamel Mountain for that they should climb the above-mentioned hill stations. The actual trekking begins from Arakkal and followed to it trekkers or honeymooners will reach Ayiravallipara. By the time you will cover the following hilly regions Chanapetta, Kudakkathupura and Kulathupuzha. Nadukanipara and Nadapara are known to be fascinating hills in the region both of them are called as ‘oxygen hub of the place’. The region not only shelters medicinal plants and herbs but also a cave. The cave itself carries many intriguing and mysterious things. After exploring the surrounding hills, finally, you will reach your destination called Malamel hill. The audacious beauty of the region will marvel your hearts and rejuvenate your soul. There was a time when hundreds of travel enthusiasts flock to the region to view its glowing beauty. The stupendous beauty will make you more romantic and lovely. Over there you could encounter crystal clear clouds whispering themselves about the new visitor. Along with it, you can also watch many lovely and beautiful birds belonging to various species flying high in a particular manner in the sky.

After spending some valuable moments over there you can descend to the base station. The awe-inspiring tourist will surely play a significant role in making your honeymoon into a remarkable one. Do not conclude your exploration by visiting the Malamel hilly region but also visit some of the historic and serene places such as Thenmala, Varkala and so on. To know more about such fabulous tourist places communicate with customer support executives of Dream Holidays during their office hours. To avoid last moment rush grab the tour packages as soon as possible. So hurry up! Don’t waste your time.

Top 5 Gorgeous Places to Visit in Kerala During Spring

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It is always said that each and every part of nature carries many astounding features. It is the duty of each mankind to observe the magical beauty hidden in each resource. As our life has become stressful and we are forced to focus on our professional goals than personal happiness and joy therefore we forget to give proper care and attention to these natural resources. When speaking about family tours the first thing that runs into our mind will be that of the summer season. It is not because we all love to get exhausted but because our educational system allows us to explore the unvisited tourist places on those days only. The ambiguity and dazzling glow of nature attract not only locals but also travel enthusiast hailing from different parts of the world. There are many places in the world that act as a perfect destination to celebrate awesome family days. But if you want to enjoy the serenity of untouched nature avail of tour packages to Kerala and enjoy its unseen beauty. Kerala would be the only state that dazzles in a different manner in various seasons. To witness the stupendous beauty grab the tour packages at cheap rates for you and your family. There are many travel operators that draft excellent tour packages, Gogeo Holidays belong to the list. If you love to enjoy the emerald beauty of nature visits the state during the monsoon days or post to the heavy downpours. But if you want to practise various kinds of adventure activities such as trekking, wildlife safari, mountaineering, nature walk, paragliding and so on. Everybody thinks that only monsoon season is the exquisite time to enjoy the beauty of Kerala popularly known as ‘god’s own country’. Apart from monsoon season spring time is another favourable season to enjoy the audacious beauty of nature. The famous places in Kerala that heartily welcomes nature lovers during the spring season are as follows. To know more about just scroll down the following paragraphs.

  1. Cochin

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Cochin is one of the most popular and most populated cities in Kerala. From olden days the scintillating beauty of the city was captivated by the foreign traders such as Arabs, European and Persians and so on. When compared to other cities in our nation most of the places would be enriched with mind-blowing skyscrapers and other fascinating wonders. But Cochin is unique from them. Cochin is the only city in India that tries its best to shelter both ancient and modern beauty without getting adulterate. It is the only place where you could find the Chinese fishing nets, traditional equipment used by our ancestors. Along with it, the city protects ancient pilgrim centres such as Jew synagogue, Jewish market, Mattancherry palace, Thripunithura hill palace and many more.

  1. Alleppey

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Alleppey is known to be the ‘rice bowl of Kerala’. It is the only place where one could find water transportation still gaining prominence in the present world. Alleppey is not only famous for lush green paddy fields but also for luxurious houseboats that sail in the tranquil backwaters. In ancient days if houseboats were used for trade and commercial purposes, now it is being used to enhance the strength of tourism sectors. Words are insufficient to express the mind-blowing beauty of the stupendous region when sailing in the houseboat. In other words, houseboats are now known as the moving resort. You can enjoy the beauty of nature by savouring delicacies prepared in traditional Kerala style. It is one of the best places to savour non-vegetarian dishes prepared in different style and flavours.

  1. Munnar

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Munnar is one of the most prominent tourist destinations situated in Idukki district. The fascinating hill station not only welcomes local tourist but also nature enthusiast from Chennai, Delhi and other regions. Most of them avail of tour packages to Kerala to make their trip stress free and peaceful. Munnar is abundantly enriched with many astounding emerald plantations of cardamom, coffee, and other spices. Along with it you can also encounter many adventure enthusiast practising enthralling activities such as trekking, and nature walk. Spring season is the perfect time to visit Munnar as it is the time when one can witness many flowers blooming in different colours#

  1. Thiruvananthapuram

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Thiruvananthapuram is known as the governing city of Kerala. It would be the only district in Kerala that shelters many gorgeous royal palaces in different corners. What makes Thiruvananthapuram so famous is the Sree Padamanabhaswamy temple and Ponmudi. Sree Padmanabhaswamy is known to be one of the wealthiest temples on the planet and most outstanding too. Ponmudi is known to be the best and scary destination for trekkers. Along with it, Agasthyarkoodam is also an alluring mountain in the district. The wildlife sanctuary and national parks attract many kids as well as adults to nature. Along with it, the district is also famous for sun-kissed beaches such as Kovalam Beach. Kovalam Beach would be the only beach where you could encounter a large number of international tourists.

  1. Thrissur

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Thrissur is famously known as the ‘cultural capital of Kerala’. Thrissur is famous not only for its unique art forms and temple festivals but also for scenic tourist destinations. Athirappilly is one of the most popular tourist places not only in South India but also across the globe. Many famous movies such as Dil Se, Baahubali and many more have been cast there. Along with it, you can stroll in the Chimmony wildlife sanctuary to enjoy the stupendous beauty of fauna and flora belonging to various species. Do not forget to visit Kerala Kalamandalam and enjoy the beauty of different art forms.

Some Sweet Memories Related to Sulthan Bathery

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There are many places in the world blessed with astounding and incredible beauty. Some of the scenic places play a vital role in weaving sweet memories for the whole life. The ambiguity and resplendent charm of the region could not be explained in mere words. But if someone asks which is my favourite place without any doubt I would say it is none other than Kerala, the southernmost state in India. Annually nearly hundreds of travel enthusiasts flock to beguiling Kerala to enjoy its mind-blowing beauty. It is not easy for any Malayalee to name any of the fascinating places in Kerala. Because each place is designed in such a beautiful manner that pointing out the best one is a cumbersome task. But still, for me, Sulthan Bathery of Wayanad is known to one of the best tourist destinations.

Let us sneak-peek into unknown facts of Wayanad

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It is not for the first time I and my family visiting the gorgeous tourist place in northern parts of Kerala. Each time I visit the place I feel something. The cool breeze of Kerala carries some medicinal properties that help the tired soul to rejuvenate and revitalize. Even though the state is not our home town or native place but still we have always tried our best to maintain a good relationship with the state. When speaking about Wayanad, there is only one sentence to describe its audacious beauty it is none other than the ‘a region drenched in green colour’. The region is once known to the densely populated district with many tall trees. People used to fear to visit the region. The district was initially governed by the tribal communities commonly called ‘Adivasis’. During the colonial days, a British officer wanted to know the shortest path leading the beautiful location in Wayanad. He seeks the help of a young Adivasi boy. After standing the route he killed him so that he could take the credit. It is said that his spirit still haunts travellers when passing through the route. But some says it is a myth. The major portion of Wayanad is occupied with breathtaking hill stations such as cascading waterfalls and lush green plantations of tea, coffee, cardamom and other varieties of spices. People avail of tour packages for family to Kerala especially Wayanad with an aim to purchase some rare spices and tea and coffee of various flavours. Gogeo holidays are the ones who curate special packages to Kerala. They cover many unexplored tourist destinations.

Here are some salient features of Sulthan Bathery

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Let us traverse through the unknown features of Sulthan Bathery. Suthan Bathery was once known as ‘Ganapativattom’. The region gained much prominence through the legendary hero called Tipu Sulthan. During Tipu Sulthan’s reign, he invaded a Jain temple and used as a battery. Along with it provides multiple opportunities for the travellers to do shopping in large scale as well as delights our eyes with fabulous tourist destinations. Situated at an elevation of 1000 m from the mean sea level, the region is turned to one of the fanatic places for photography enthusiast. As mentioned earlier the place has witnessed many historical events mainly during the colonial days. Do you know how the region got the name Ganapativattom? In olden days the region was sheltered nearly 12 Jain temples later all these were conquered by the Tipu Sulthan. Hence then onwards the name of the village was renamed to Sulthan Bathery.

Noteworthy attractions of Sulthan Bathery

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Sulthan Bathery is actually erected on a mountain called Ambukuthi hills. Standing on top of it one could catch the panoramic views of the scenic place. Words are insufficient to express the alluring beauty of the surreal nature. Situated at a short distance of 16 km one could enchant the beauty of the mind-blowing Edakkal caves. Edakkal caves seem to carry many rare and ancient writings say, Mesolithic on its walls. Hundreds of travel enthusiasts avail of group tour packages to Kerala to witness the splendid beauty of the region. Followed to it we proceeded to view the astounding beauty of the Wayanad wildlife sanctuary. It is the only place where one could view wide varieties of animals and birds in large numbers. In fact, in entire south India, it is the only place where nature lovers could click the amusing images of rare and endangered species of fauna and flora. If you think you have enjoyed the mesmerising beauty of the incredible nature, you can move to one of the fascinating museum called Amabalavayal heritage museum. The museum is known to shelter many rare and unseen equipment and weapons and also clay products, hunting equipment, sculptures and many more. The museum always opens its doors for art lovers and nature enthusiasts. There would be no one who fails to make a visit to the museum when they visit Wayanad to explore the charming beauty of Sulthan Bathery.

As I am an adventure lover I like to explore the outstanding beauty of the breathtaking mountains. I was really happy to know that the scintillating and breathtaking Chembra peak is located at a short distance from the Sulthan Bathery. Without wasting time I gush to the region. Even though trekking carried many complicated segments I really enjoyed the adventurous trail. It really inspired my hearts. From the top of the Chembra peak, I enchanted the bird’s eye view of the lush green surroundings. When looking down I could click the picture of the heart-shaped lake called cupid lake. Overall my Wayanad trip offered me many sweet moments that to cherish in the rest of my life.

Explore the Magnificent Beauty of Muthanga Forest

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Kerala is abundantly blessed with the magnificent resources of nature. The emerald surroundings of Kerala encompassed with richly populated tall trees, excellent collection of fauna and flora wandering in the midst of large woods, cerulean seas, pristine rivers, breathtaking hill stations enveloped with carpets of mist and fog, lovely hamlets, moderate climate and many more. Just spend a day in the arms of Mother Nature in Kerala you would definitely understand why the state has been accredited with a tagline ‘god’s own country’. Each nook and corner of the state has been so beautifully designed people who visit Kerala will be tempted to visit it again and again. The 14 districts of Kerala carry a magical spell that attracts travellers not only from different states of India but also from foreign nations. There are many factors that make Kerala a perfect tourist destination. One among them is it offers a plethora of opportunities to practise adventure games. Trekking is the only enthralling event that is admired with all ages of people. Even though there are many places in the state to learn various levels of trekking. Muthanga forest situated in the hearts of Wayanad district is known to be a haven for trekkers. There are many more fascinating features related to trekking. To know more about it grab the tour packages from the famous travel operators.

Lush green Muthanga forest

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Situated at a distance of 16 km from Sultan Bathery, Muthanga forest is also widely known as Wayanad wildlife sanctuary. The forest is encapsulated with wide varieties of trees, medicinal herbs, rare and endangered species of animals and birds such as monkeys, wild dogs, civets, squirrels, cats, tigers, panthers, lions, leopards. Jungle fowls, cuckoos, woodpeckers, owl and babblers are the commonly seen birds in the forest. The largely seen trees in the sanctuary are moist deciduous, dry deciduous and semi-evergreen forests. The amusing forest of Kerala connects Bandipur and Nagarhole sanctuaries of Karnataka and Mudumali ranges of Tamil Nadu. Sprawled in an area of 343 sq. km the forest was officially declared as a sanctuary in the year 1973. The amusing Muthanga wildlife sanctuary is a part of the four forests namely Kuriachiat, Tholpetty, and Sulthan Bathery. Hundreds of hundred travel enthusiasts flock to the region to catch the best views of nature. As the sanctuary shelters, the amusing species many travellers accompany their family with them. Over there along with nature enthusiast, you could also find many photography enthusiasts wandering in the different parts of the sanctuary with their high-resolution camera. There are different ways to explore the magnificent beauty of the region. Either you can opt for elephant safari or jeep safari.

Explore the outstanding beauty of the classy green jungles with your dear ones.

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Jungle exploration can be done in mainly two ways. If you are courageous enough, you can try out elephant safari. With the help of the guide, you can ride on the elephant and enjoy the astounding panoramic views of the classy green nature. When you are planning to visit the stunning Muthanga forest, do not forget to carry a binocular with you so that you can easily spot many beautiful and unseen views of nature. Another method is to avail of jeep safari from the authorised dealers. Most of the travel planners inculcate the best jeep safaris in their tour package. But if you can’t find one don’t worry you can contact the Gogeo Holidays in Kerala. They draft the trip packages for the family by incorporating the best adventure events and amusing sightseeing destinations. The two-hour jeep safari is conducted through the unvisited lanes of the jungles. You will be accompanied by a well-experienced professional guide who would be there to assist you to share some unknown facts about the jungle and its surrounding areas. The rate of jeep safari and elephant safari starts from INR 300. The timing of jeep safari is from morning 7 to 10 and evening 3 to 5 pm. During the jungle exploration if you meet with an accident or unfortunately gets a bite from insects and reptiles, without wasting a second you will be taken to the nearest medical health centre.

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Followed to jungle exploration do not forget to visit the nearby amusing hill stations such as Chembra peak, Soochipara waterfalls, Edakkal caves and so on. Chembra peak is known to offer a bird’s eye view of the lush green surroundings. From the peak, you could enjoy the stupendous beauty of the heart-shaped lake or commonly call as Cupid Lake. Soochipara waterfall is also known as one of the most waterfalls in Kerala. It is a really joyful moment to watch the water plunging down from a great altitude. Nature lovers who visit the marvellous Wayanad love to spend their most of their time at the Soochipara waterfalls. Edakkal caves of Wayanad are known to carry the unique writing styles of ancient days. According to the archaeological survey, the writings inscribed on the walls of the cave belong to the Neolithic and Mesolithic period. Along with this, there are many more places present in the district that directly touches your mind and delights your eyes. Before concluding your Wayanad explorations do not forget to visit the awe-inspiring green plantations of tea, coffee and spices such as cardamom, pepper and so on. To know more about the fabulous places in Wayanad grab the tour packages from well-trusted tour operators.

Gogeo Holidays is one of the trustworthy travel operators in Kerala. People who have purchased their packages have always commented on positive feedbacks. They are one of the few travel planners who give prime importance to the customers. They always ensure whether the customers have got excellent accommodation and other basic facilities and so on. To make the trip remarkable they inculcate many fun-filled games and eye-soothing places in the itinerary. To know more about their services and features contact their customer executives during their office hours either through WhatsApp or mail. Do not forget to carry enough souvenirs and gifts for your friends when you return from Kerala.

Express your Love by Climbing to the Summit of Illickal Mala

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Here is a question for the newly married couples do they have any plans for their most waiting honeymoon trips? If not, I would like to dedicate this essay to them. Explaining the importance of honeymoon in marriage life will definitely make you bore. Therefore, I would like to directly enter into the topic. Here I would like to discuss the most fascinating yet not so famous travel destination situated in the bottom-most state of India called Kerala. I know that no one needs a brief introduction to Kerala. Kerala is one of the most ravishing and alluring tourist destinations. There are many reasons for travel enthusiasts to avail of tour packages to the state. Most of the highlighting features that attract the tourists are excellent hospitality services, mind-blowing ayurvedic treatments, excellent scenic locations, calm ambiance, and pleasant weather. Due to these characteristics, the state has been nicknamed as ‘god’s own country’.

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As aforementioned more than the famous tourist destinations, the state is comprised of unexplored places. Trust me more than the popular picnic destinations it is the least explored places that will delight your eyes and soothe your minds. Illikkal Kallu is one such tourist place situated in the hearts of Kottayam district that within a short span of time, has grabbed thousands of hearts. More than the families it is the newly married couples visit the place to enjoy their honeymoon in the immense solitude place. It is really hard to describe the beguiling charm of the lush green place in mere words. Therefore, when you pack your bags to Illickal Kallu do not forget to carry a high-resolution camera and binocular top capture there are and undistinguished images of the serene nature. Before purchasing tour packages to Illickal Kallu, just narrow down the following paragraphs and learn the fascinating features of the place.

 Illickal Kallu- Least explored, yet a marvelous tourist destination

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Situated at a distance of 50 km from the main town of Kottayam Illickkal Kallu is positioned at a height of 4000 ft above the mean sea level. The hill region is popular among the adventure enthusiast as it gives a plethora of options for them to practice trekking, mountaineering, and rock climbing, and so on. Not only the trekking to the summit of peak si daring but the road journey from your hometown to the destination is really enthralling. The path mainly comprises of several hairpin and zigzag roads. Therefore, accompany a professional driver who is an expert in driving in the daring paths. If you are purchasing tour packages from the prominent travel operators, they will arrange a driver cum tour guide to make your excursion stress-free.

There are three magnificent rocks that make the Illickal Mala famous

The most luring Illickal Mala is comprised of three spectacular hills with an altitude of 3400 feet each.  The three hills vary in their peculiar shape and structure. The foremost hill which resembles the shape of a mushroom is popularly called as ‘umbrella-shaped rock’ or ‘ Kuda Kallu’ in colloquial language. Followed to it is the most famous hill called ‘Koonu Kallu’, the hill is well-renowned for growing the medicinal herbs. The most amusing feature of these two rocks are they are connected with a small bridge. Due to the structure of the bridge and the peculiarity of the landscape the bridge is called ‘Narakapalam’ in the Malayalam language that means ‘a bridge to hell’. The ultimate or final hill called Illickal Kallu is famous for nurturing the rare medicinal plant called Neela Koduveli. The sapphire flowers add beauty to the bare hills. The local residents say that planting those flowering plants will bring prosperity and good health. What makes the hill so famous is some portions of it is fallen. It is always said that the amusing beauty of the Illickal Kallu reminds the famous hill station called Kodaikanal.

Don’t miss these eye-soothing attractions situated next to Illickal Kallu

Kattikayam waterfalls

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It is always said that concluding the Illickkal Mala without visiting the famous Kattikayam waterfalls would be a big loss. Spending private moments on the slopes of the waterfalls cascading from a great altitude will truly pump your oxytocin and provide enough time to you to enhance your precious relationship. You can enjoy some quality moments at the Kattikayam waterfalls by splashing water on each other’s faces. If you can lazy top drench in the pure crystal-clear water plunging down, you can rest in the bamboo planks and enjoy its splendid beauty. The tall trees surrounding the waterfalls oscillating in the cool breeze will tickle your hair and incite joy and romance in you.

Vagamon

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Vagamon, situated in the Kottayam district is known to be a haven for newly married couples. Most of the romantic couples when decide to celebrate their lovely honeymoon in Kerala, the first name that runs into their minds will be that of Vagamon. Not only Keraliteis but also travelers from Delhi, Pune, and Mumbai avail of honeymoon packages to the above-mentioned destination. Vagamon is known to be a home for emerald plantations of spices, tea and coffee, and so on. It is also famous for practicing paragliding. The cold weather and scenic nature together make Vagamon a romantic destination for newly married couples.

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It is normal that if there are trees, obviously they shed. But there is a valley in Kottayam close to Illickal Mala where the trees do not shed their flowers and leaves. Isn’t it surprising? Along with honeymooners, many visitors along with their families visit the region to be part of the marvelous phenomenon of nature. Another intriguing feature of the valley is it provides a mirror-perfect image of morning sun to the visitors. By trekking to the highest point called Kannadipara will offer you an excellent panoramic view of the lush green surroundings on your honeymoon tour.

To know more about the fascinating features of Illickkal Mala grab the packages from Dream Holidays. They draft the packages to Kerala with airfares and therefore make your journey hassle-free. Don’t be late grab the packages as soon as possible.

Kattullamala and Thiruvonamala; The Exquisite Destinations to Enjoy the Serene Beauty

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Travelling and exploring new places is a common practice for ages. By visiting the unvisited destinations people can understand the various aspects of life and nature in an elaborate way. It would not be right if one says all the people in the world love to explore the stupendous beauty of the unknown destinations. Most of them are forced to visit new places while others travel to unknown destinations due to their passion and interest. It is always said that the best way to rejuvenate and revitalize the tiring soul is by visiting the mind-blowing serene places enriched with wide varieties of natural resources. Visiting the highly developed places encompassed with all kinds of modern amenities might help you to gain happiness that lasts for a short time period. As all the places in the world are crafted in a beautiful manner it would be hard for anyone to spot the best and fabulous place to enjoy the leisure holidays. But if you are in search of serene and marvellous places, Kerala, famously known as ‘god’s own country’ would be the perfect choice for travellers of all ages. When someone plans to celebrate their exotic holidays in Kerala the first image that runs into their mind will that of famous hill stations such as Munnar, Thekkady, Wayanad and many more. But apart from these places, there are many tourist places that are unknown to travellers. To know more about it just narrow down the following lines and learn more about it.

  1. Kattullamala

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Kattullamala is one of the most beautiful and mind-blowing tourist destinations in Kerala. The beguiling beauty of the scintillating destination could not be described in mere words. The mesmerising hilly region is situated on the western portions of the northern district of Kerala called Calicut. The district is not only famous for its stupendous beauty but also for mouth-watering delicacies and eye-soothing destinations. Kattullamala is one of the upcoming tourist destinations in Kerala. Only to be part of this awesome nature hundreds of hundred travel enthusiasts flock to the region by availing of tour packages. The trip would be more interesting if you accompany a group of close friends or family members. The alluring hilly region is nestled between Peruvannamuzhi and Kakkayam hydroelectric power generation. Situated in Koyilandi taluk at a distance of 45 km from Calicut Kattullamala offers outstanding views of nature to the visitors. It is positioned at an altitude of 2400 feet. The breathtaking hill is surrounded by deep valleys. Climbing to the top of the valleys one could enjoy the resplendent panoramic views of the emerald surroundings. The fun-filled hide and seek game of fog and the sudden heavy downpours followed to it; the oscillation of trees in cool breeze and trekking to the top of the hill and many would provide an electrifying experience to the visitors. Along with it, you can also catch the gorgeous views of the Arabian Sea and also some dazzling places such as Kozhikode, Veliyekkal, the cape of Nandi Bagat, and Thalassery. Another feature that makes the region so popular is you can catch its meticulous beauty from nearby districts such as Wayanad, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Malappuram. The most favourable time to visit the region is during evenings as it is the perfect moment to enjoy the glittering beauty of the setting of the sun and also moonrise.  Do not forget to carry a good camera to capture the colourful horizon followed to the sunset and the whole region would be glowing in beauty as if someone has lit the lamps. If you are setting a tent in the night over there, you can easily count the stars twinkling in the dark black sky. The best and effective way to commute to the thrilling tourist place is by availing of flight tickets to Calicut International Airport situated at a distance of 70 km and or can purchase the train tickets to Kozhikode railway station located at a distance of 41 km.

  1. Thiruvonam mala

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If you are a Malayalee the name of the mountain would sound surprising isn’t it? Thiruvonam is one of the prominent cultural festivals of Kerala. The real name of the mountain is actually Oorakam mala but during the festive days of Onam, a large number of programmes and rituals are practised. Thiruvonam Mala is one scenic tourist place situated in the hearts of Malappuram district. Positioned at a height of 2200m the alluring hilly region is known to be a haven for bird watchers. When standing on the top of the mountain you can catch the amusing images of monkeys hanging on trees and revitalize the tiring souls by inhaling unpolluted cool breeze. The captivating peak shares its space with two neighbouring panchayaths namely Kannamangalam and Oorakam. The intriguing feature that makes the region so popular is the presence of the 2000 year old temple dedicated to Sri Shankara Narayana Swamy. The temple is also known as Sri Shankara Narayana Swamy Temple or Thiruvarachanamkunnu temple. The most fascinating part of the temple was completely using granite stones!!! It is believed that it is one of the oldest temples after the famous Sabarimala temple. Annually on the Thiruvonam day of Thulam month of Malayalam calendar festival is conducted in the temple with the presence of nearly 5000 devotees. The lush green meadows and a large collection of varied species of scorpions and different types of black sparrows quenching their thirst from the natural spring cascading down from the rock will definitely be a delight for your eyes and soothe your minds.

There are many more marvellous destinations are hidden in Kerala to know more about them grab the tour packages at budget prices from travel planners like Gogeo Holidays. They draft the packages by incorporating the best and stupendous destinations for travel enthusiast residing in the metro cities like Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai and so on. For best offers contact the customer support team of the Gogeo Holidays during the working hours.

Some intriguing facts related to Chavittu Nadakam- the ancient art form of Kerala

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Could anyone tell which is the first image that runs into your mind when you hear the name Kerala for the first time? I think it would be the breathtaking hill stations enveloped in mist and fog. The green carpets of tea, coffee and spice plantations add beauty to the deep funnel-shaped valleys situated at an average altitude form the surface. Or is it the enormous collection of various types of fauna and flora. It would be hard for anyone to accurately tell the specific factor that lures thousands of thousands of travellers from various parts of the world. The calm ambience and picture-perfect landscapes always surpass the fascinating natural resources abundantly bestowed by the almighty to the only state called Kerala situated on the bottom sector of the democratic country, India. Describing the marvellous ambiguity of serene Kerala in a single essay would be a little tedious job. Just as the natural resources captivate travellers to purchase the tour packages at cheap prices for their family to Kerala. In the same way, the ancient and undistinguished art forms also grab people not only from foreign countries but also from neighbouring cities such as Chennai, Bangalore and Mumbai. Out of the many art forms, many dance and music of olden days are unfortunately vanishing form the state. The unawareness of the importance of art forms, ignorance of protecting the ancient traditions played a significant role in the disappearance of the mind-blowing art forms. Chavittu Nadakam one of the outstanding art form of Kerala once attracted many national and international tourist to marvel their hearts. The typical dance steps and the unique tone make Chavittu Nadakam a fabulous art form in the state. To know more about it fascinating features about Chavittu Nadakam scroll down the following paragraphs and absorb the valuable facts related to it.

Some unknown facts about the ancient Christian art form, Chavittu Nadakam

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Just like every religion, even the Christians have a unique art form called Chavittu Nadakam. There would be no wrong if one says that ancient art forms especially Chavittu Nadakam gave a new identity to Christianity in Kerala. In colloquial language ‘Chavittu’ means a stamp or huge steps and ‘nadakam’ means drama. Hence Chavittu nadakam means a drama where artists stamp the floor according to the musical beats. There is no proper when and where did the Chavittu Nadakam originate. Some say that during the 16th century a few traders from Portuguese arrive in Kerala and found that the Hindu religion had their own art form called Kathakali. It played a vital role in grabbing many people to their community. Therefore the Portuguese traders together with some local people gave birth to the eccentric and fabulous art form called Chavittu Nadakam. Some say that even before the arrival of European traders the Christians of Kerala practised Chavittu Nadakam. But to them, historians have to say a few steps of the drama resembles the European opera.

 Chavittu Nadakam not only concentrates to Biblical stories but also to…

The amusing composition of dance and song called Chavittu Nadakam mainly portrays the famous stories from the holy book the Bible such as the popular fights between David and Goliath, and so on. Along with it they also inculcate some well-renowned war stories of those times such as the war between Alexander the great and David, Charles the great and many more. The early stages of the drama the artisans mainly focused on the themes such as adventure stories and incidents from the spiritual books. But in the following centuries, they started to emphasize the stories such as Komala Chandrika, Njanasundhari, Karlsman, Sathyapalan and Anjelica. The songs used in the drama are a combination of two languages namely Malayalam and Tamil and sung by the performers itself.

The exquisite attires used for the gorgeous drama attracts many art lovers

Normally the Chavittu Nadakam is performed on the open stages but on rare occasions, it is played in the interior parts of the church. The artisans perform the drama on the wooden planks and when they performers stamps on it; it creates a huge sound and hence the drama was baptised as Chavittu Nadakam in colloquial language. The glittering attires were once imported from the European countries resembled the royal kings and queens of those nations. Along with royal costumes they performers also use eye-catching ornaments.

Kerala Chavittu Nataka Academy – the home of Chavittu Nadakam

Chavittu Nadakam is mainly practised in the southern regions of Kerala especially Thrissur, Ernakulum, Kollam, Alleppey and so on. In order to protect the marvellous art form, Chavittu Nadakam is widely practised and trained in the Kerala Chavittu Nataka Academy. It was established in the year 2005 and trains hundreds of art lovers. It is the perfect place to learn the various aspects of the Chavittu Nadakam. Many art enthusiast flocks to the academy to learn its various factors by purchasing the tour packages from the prominent travel operators. As part of conserving the ancient art form the state government of Kerala included in the school and college youth festival. Day by day our world is changing and many things such as ceremonies and different types of rituals and functions are also being altered. The rituals and functions which prolonged for several days have now been cut short into one or two days. Similarly, Chavittu Nadakam has also been altered into an art form of 2 to 3 hours. Initially, the stage was occupied with more than 100 participants and now been limited to nearly 75 members.

Witnessing the ancient art forms will help you to study the unique culture and traditions of the particular region in depth. To learn more about the Chavittu Nadakam many travel enthusiast from various corners of the world tour to Kerala by availing of family tour packages from Gogeo Holidays. They are one of the leading travel planners in the state. They draft the packages by inculcating fabulous tourist destinations of Kerala. You can buy the cheapest packages from them either through offline or online mode. To clarify all your doubts regarding the packages contact their customer support team without any hesitation.

Enjoy the panoramic beauty of surreal nature with your partner at Varayadumotta

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There are many places in the world that act as a perfect destination for newly married couples to enjoy their most romantic days. As everybody knows honeymoon plays a significant role in moulding a peaceful and happy married life so as the destination. Everybody says that their honeymoon did not reach up to their expectation or they were forced to limit their enjoyment. The reason is nothing but the place they selected. It is always said that the destination plays a vital role in creating the most waiting honeymoon into a remarkable one. If it is the price of the honeymoon packages that propels you to select the cheapest tourist place for honeymoon then you can consult the well-renowned honeymoon planner called Dream Holidays. It is one of the few travel operators in Kerala who draft the packages at reasonable rates. To know more about the services contact their customer support team without any hesitation.

When speaking about the marvellous tourist destination Kerala always gushes into the traveller’s minds. There are many places in the state that turns out to be a romantic carpet for newly married couples to celebrate their honeymoon. Among the famous tourist destinations, Varayadumotta is a captivating tourist destination not only for trek enthusiast but also love birds (newlywed couples). To know more about the interesting features about the Varayadumotta scroll down the following paragraphs.

Explore the splendid beauty of the tallest peak, Varayadumotta

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 Standing on the summit of the Varayadumotta, you can catch the amusing beauty of nature through your binocular and if you think it should be saved for your future then copy into the memory card of the high-resolution camera. Located at a distance of 30 km from the Nedumangadu taluk in the capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Varayaumotta grabs travellers from various corners of the world. After Agasthyarkoodam and Meesapulimala it is the Varayadumotta that offers immense opportunities to practise trekking and other enthralling activities. The hill might be a tough experience for the beginners but it is a moderate level of trekking for the experienced ones. Positioned at an elevation of 1100 m, it offers mesmerizing views to its visitors. Hundreds of nature lovers avail of tour packages to enjoy its unique structure and scintillating shape. As it is nestled between three hills namely Ponmudi, Palode and Kallar valley you can soothe your minds with eye-soothing phases of classy green nature.

Varayadumotta – An excellent collection of fauna and flora

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Varayadumotta or famously known as Varayattumutti is known to shelter the rare and endangered species called Nilgiri Tahr or commonly called as mountain goats. As these goats are not seen commonly many of the travellers especially the just married couples avail of honeymoon packages from the prominent travel operators. To enjoy the ambiguity of the hill region couples will have to seek prior permission from the concerned forest authorities. Then after completing the formalities in the check post a team of the professional tourist guide will accompany yours to the top of the peak. There are mainly two paths to reach the summit of the peak. One is from Mankkayam point and another is through the Ponmudi path. Couples who are choosing Mankkayam route will have to spend 10 hours to cover the 11 km to reach the tip of the peak. On the way to the peak, you can come across the Brimore estate. Covering the last portions of the Varayadumotta is considered to be the toughest part of trekking. On reaching the top of the peak you can rest on the flat surface and could capture the incredible beauty of unseen nature. Over there you could see the awesome moment of the clouds engaging in the deep conversations. Some of the clouds are so overfilled that they are finding the right moment to burst so that the dry leaves could quench thirst and humans could beat the scorching heat. It is the perfect place for couples to bring their hearts to their mouth. As ascending to the hill is considered to be tedious and adventurous same as with descending part. The 80-degree slope from the top of the peak to the Kallar Valley is considered to be slippery and dangerous. It is highly recommended that couples or trekkers will have to crawl or slide slowly to minimize accident rates.

As aforementioned, there is another route to conquer the peak. It is none other than starting the adventurous trekking from the Ponmudi check post. From Ponmudi check post you will have to traverse through the bamboo jungles. Before reaching the destination you will have to cross nearly 5 to 6 peaks. Even though the path is different the duration of the adventurous trip is the same. During your ascending and descending you should be careful of the wild animals roaming in the forest. Try to maintain silence throughout the trekking so as you could hear the footsteps of the ferocious animals. Along with animal, you can also come across the beautiful birds such as Indian giant squirrel and Malabar giant squirrel and many more. Just like any other hill station even the Varayadumotta is devoid of good snacks corner, therefore, carry the needed food items and plenty of water cans for your good health. After exploring the marvellous beauty of the breathtaking hill region you can also explore the nearby attractions such as Ponmudi and Agasthyarkoodam. Climbing to the top of the two mentioned hill stations will surprise you with its picturesque images of the nearby surroundings. There would be no wrong if one says these regions gives the unpolluted air to inhale.

 There are many more noteworthy attractions are hidden in nook and corner of Kerala. To know more about it grab the honeymoon packages at affordable rates from Dream Holidays. They curate the packages by inculcating the airfares. To avoid the last moment rush you can also do advance booking. To know more about the packages grab contact the customer support team during the office hours.