Want to spend an
enthralling honeymoon in the lap of nature? Then Kerala will be the most
eligible location. Also known as God’s own Country, Kerala is the land of
stupendous natural beauty. Right from its northern tip of Kasargod to its
southernmost tip of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is one place that has it all.
With picturesque waterfalls to lush green paddy fields, to enticing mountain
ranges and serene backwaters, there’s every reason for choosing the best Keralahoneymoon packages on Seasonz India Holidays.
The southernmost
district of Kerala is Thiruvananthapuram. This district has many splendid
places to visit, which include Kovalam, Ponmudi and Thiruvananthapuram City.
Kovalam is a beach town in Thiruvananthapuram City and it got international
attention during the 1970’s due to the in-flow of hippies in this region and
converted this casual fishing village into a major tourist attraction. Kovalam
is famous for its beaches, there are mainly three beaches separated by rocky
cropping’s along its 17kilometer coast line. They are Lighthouse beach, Hawah
beach and Samudra beach. The Lighthouse beach is the southernmost beach and it
got its name because of the old Vizhijam light house located 35m high on the
Kurumkal hillock. The Hawah beach is the nestling dome to buzzing fishermen who
set out to sea. Samudra beach is relatively a quiet area; one can walk over the
rocky sea wall, and watch the lashing sea waves within it too. Asoka beach is a
part of Kovalam too. The sand on these beaches is slightly black due to the
presence of ilmenite and monazite. Some of the leisure activities to be pursued
on the beach includes sun bathing, herbal body massages, special cultural
programs and catamaran cruising. The beaches you are visiting with Kerala tour packages have numerous resorts which
will offer you the luxury of a lifetime and also various shopping centres run
along the beach which will cater to your tastes. Ayurvedic health resorts are
also available here. The lighthouse beach in the light of the evening setting sun
and a golden hue all around makes this place very romantic and alluring. The
intermittent lights from the light house add to the total charm of this location.
Ponmudi, the colloquial
term which means ‘The Golden Peak’ is located in the southernmost district of
Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. It’s located nearly 55 Kilometers from Trivandrum
city at an altitude of 1100m, and is a part of the Western Ghats mountain
range. The narrow winding road that connects Ponmudi to Trivandrum city has 22
hairpin bends making the journey a thrilling one and the scenic beauty along
the way make it irresistible. Ponmudi is covered with lush tropical forests
which spread across it like a green carpet. The temperature here is below 25˚C
and hence makes it an ideal climate for a romantic getaway from the chaos of
the city. Ponmudi has a rich biodiversity which helps in maintaining the
ecological balance of this region. Ponmudi is home to many endemic species of
birds and animals. The rich wildlife that it supports makes it a suitable
location to enjoy its natural beauty. Ponmudi is also a trekker’s paradise with
many a beautiful hills around. The lush green foliage of the forests recede
into long stretching tea gardens along the hills.
Some major attractions
in Ponmudi include Peppara Wild life sanctuary which houses various species of
wild life. Another beautiful attraction in Ponmudi is Golden Valley which has
various hilltops and access to Kallar River. The gurgling of the water and the
shallow streams that flow along the wilderness makes it’s a serene place. About
3 kilometer from the Ponmudi resort is the Deer Park. The Meenmutty falls in
this region is also a must visit. Agasthyarkoodam is the highest peak in this
Western Ghats and is located here. Very close to this peak is Neyyar Dam. There
is a beautiful and peaceful Sivananda Yoga Ashram here where you can take
courses on Yoga and Meditation. The picturesque location of Neyyar Dam is a
perfect picnic spot. With boating and other activities this place has lush
greenery all around.
Just about 16-kilometers
away from Kovalam is Thiruvananthapuram the capital city of Kerala. A major IT
hub in India, Thiruvananthapuram is a focal point of an array of major
institutions such as Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for
Biotechnology, Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Regional Cancer Centre,
National center for Earth and Science studies and many more. The major tourist
attraction here is the famous Padmanabhaswamy temple, the deity being Lord
Anantha and from this the city derived its name as the City of Lord Anantha.
The other tourist’s spots include Napier museum which is an art and natural
history museum. The Kerala State Science and Technology museum is a must visit
with a planetarium, 3D theatre, Play and energy parks and various other
activities are available here. Sri Chitra Art Gallery opened in 1935 by the
then Maharaja of Travancore the gallery displays original painting of Raja Ravi
Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich also exquisite paintings from various
Tanjore schools or art in India as well as paintings from China and Tibet. It
also portrays various Mural works of ancient India which adds up a area more to your interest on Kerala tourism. Sri Chitra Enclave houses
various artifacts and belongings of the Travancore Royal family and depicts
their history. Vizhinjam Rock cut caves contains the rock sculptures from 18th
century at Vizhijam, in Thiruvananthapuram. These granite caves enclose a
shrine and outer walls depict relics of Goddess Parvathy and Lord Shiva.
Thiruvananthapuram is a religious destination with many beautiful temples and
Churches.
The City has lavish
five star hotels to even budget accommodations and multi-cuisine restaurants.
Staying in the city and visiting the nearby tourist picnic spots will make your best honeymoon packages in Kerala most memorable. Thiruvananthapuram also has
beautiful backwater stretch and with its coast line facing the Arabian Sea,
this is a definite one stop destination for a Honeymoon. Veli tourist Village
bound by the Veli lagoon is one place to indulge in water activities. The best
time to visit all these places would be from September to March, the climate
would be pleasant and cool.
