If
you are planning a vacation and have 3 days to a week to spare, the best optionis to consider amazing Kerala TourPackages. Here’s one destination where you can enjoy the beach and the
mountains, the hills and valleys, the forests and backwaters, and the zeal of
the city as much as the innocence of the village with equal fervour. Every
district will offer you a unique cuisine experience with different flavours of
the same basic food! Rice and fish can taste so very different is something you
will learn when you eat in Kerala. Try to learn the language and you will be shocked
by the vast difference in dialects used in each region! Apparently, Malayalam
is one of the most difficult to learn languages in India! But then, the people
here are quite educated and they will communicate in a language you are
comfortable with. Sometimes it can go beyond words and you will be dancing with
your hands! Well, there’s a lot to experience on your Kerala Tourism Packages, especially if you are coming on a
backpacking tour. Come unprepared, to truly explore the land of coconuts and
spices. Talking about spices, Kerala was once one of the richest settlements
thanks to the rare and flavourful spices we used to export from here about 2000
years back. So that’s a part of Kerala’s tradition and culture too!
When
you are in Kerala, the most difficult job is to choose the best locations to
visit within a limited time. In each of the 14 districts, you will find at
least 2 to 3 amazing locations to visit, each offering a totally different
experience. Though the state is very small, there’s a lot to explore on Kerala Holiday Packages here because ofthe wide variety of landscapes this beautiful God’s Own Country has to offer
the tourists. The Western Ghats on one side offers ample wilderness and misty
mountains to explore. These are an adventurer’s paradise as much they offer the
most serene experience too! On another side, the long shorelines offer the best
tropical beach holidays that are equally fun and romantic. In between, there
are backwaters, rivers, cities, villages, waterfalls and all sorts of
amusements and entertainments for the tourists on Kerala tour packages with price that’s quite affordable. Here’s a
list of 10 interesting destinations not to miss during your Kerala holidays.
Kovalam
Kovalam
is a beach-lover’s paradise. It is one of the most popular beach destinations
in Kerala, especially among the honeymooners. The crescent-shaped beaches
become the most romantic as the orange shades of the setting sun start
colouring the horizon. The Hawa beach and the Lighthouse beach are quite
popular destinations to visit in Kovalam. The place is hardly an hour’s drive
from Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala. There are exotic resorts here that
are available in all budgets. Do not miss the invigorating flavours of typical
Kerala seafood while in Kovalam.
Ponmudi
Ponmudi
is a serene hill station near Trivandrum. It is a couple of hours’ drive from
the city. Ponmudi is a beautiful escapade from the maddening city crowds and
has a pleasant climate throughout the year. Located on the Western Ghats,
Ponmudi offers some refreshing viewpoints and plantations where tourists enjoy
their day out during their Kerala
Packages. Visit Agasthyarkoodam near Ponmudi which is the tallest peak on
the Western Ghats. Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary and Meenmutti falls are two other
interesting locations to visit while in Ponmudi.
Thenmala
If
you want to explore ecotourism at its best, Thenmala is the right place to be. Tourists
can enjoy boating, biking, trekking, mountaineering and a host of natural
adventures in Thenmala. For the children, they can enjoy a walk through the rope
bridge, the beautiful forests and the creek, and the musical fountain. A nature
walk through the forest will be an enchanting experience. There’s a lot to
explore and learn here. Thenmala dam and Palaruvi waterfalls are beautiful
locations to visit nearby.
Thekkady
Thekkady
is a popular destination for nature and adventure enthusiasts. The Periyar
Tiger Reserve is already a popular part of the Kerala Tour and offers an exciting experience to the tourists.
Boating, trekking, camping, wildlife and photography can be enjoyed in
Thekkady. Intermittent rains make the place quite calm and soothing for everyone.
Kumarakom
At
Kumarakom, you can enjoy the beautiful backwaters and the bird sanctuary other
than the beach and the museum nearby during your Kerala Tours. The Vembanad lake offers a picturesque view of the
villages and farms through which you can enjoy a memorable houseboat cruise. If
you are visiting at the right time, you can even enjoy some thrilling
snake-boat races in this part of the world. It typically happens during the
Onam festival which is celebrated during the August – September months.
Cherai
Cherai
used to be a beautiful laid-back beach frequented only by the locals who came
over to spend a calm and quiet evening here. But now it has become a popular destination for Kerala Trip packagesfor honeymoon and family holidays. You can reach the beach travelling through a
road that runs between paddy fields and backwaters. At one point, you will see
a small canal lined up with Chinese fishing nets which are still being used for
fishing. There are now options for boating, beautiful resorts and a lot of
other facilities for the tourists at the beach.
Athirapilly
Athirappilly
waterfalls are majestic and ravishing. They are so gorgeous that they have been
featured in many popular South Indian, Bollywood and Hollywood movies. It is a
popular picnic spot for the locals. Located near Chalakkudi, Athirappilly also
has options for trekking. There are treehouse resorts nearby that overlooks the
waterfalls and offers a romantic backdrop to the honeymoon couples visiting
Kerala.
Thrissur
Thrissur
is the cultural capital of Kerala and has many pilgrim centers, shopping
arcades and live performing stages. The best times to visit Thrissur is either
during the Onam festival or in April – May time when the entire city gets into
the celebration mood of Thrissur Pooram. It is a gala festival of colours,
elephants, percussion and fireworks which fills up the city with millions of
spectators from across the world. If you can plan your Kerala tour packages from Bangalore during this time, even though
it will be very hot and humid in Kerala, you can enjoy the festivities.
Malampuzha
Malampuzha
is probably one of the oldest tourist destinations in Kerala, other than
Munnar. The dam, reservoir and the garden here have always been a favouritedestination for tourists on KeralaHoneymoon Packages for ages now. Schools and colleges also used to conduct
one-day picnic to Malampuzha regularly till recently. It is located near
Palakkad and offers a refreshing holiday experience to tourists. The garden,
the rope bridge and the dancing fountains are the most enchanting elements of
Malampuzha picnic.
Wayanad
Wayanad
offers an array of experiences to the tourists on Honeymoon Packages in Kerala. The enchanting forests and the
wilderness, the cool climate and the calm atmosphere offer an enriching and
refreshing experience to the tourists. There are a lot of waterfalls nearby to
visit. The jungle safari, a creek cruise, bird sanctuary, pre-historic cave and
museum are worth exploring in Wayanad.
