Kerala honeymoon

Kerala is known as gods own country for all right reasons. The mesmerising natural beauty of Kerala makes it a perfect destination for honeymoon trip. Kerala honeymoon travel for newly-weds will definitely be rewarding and exciting. There is a lot to explore and discover in Kerala honeymoon tour.

Surrounded by coconut trees, backwaters, beaches, rich flora and fauna, Kerala honeymoon will help you learn about the hidden gems Kerala possesses. You will discover the reasons behind why Kerala is called gods own country

Places to visit in Kerala honeymoon

Kerala has myriad places of attraction that will make your honeymoon tour interesting and memorable. Each of these places comprise of so many attractions and sightseeing locales that your Kerala honeymoon plan will be absolutely rewarding and loaded with lasting memories.

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Munnar is a popular honeymoon destination in Kerala and it has attracted travellers from different parts of the globe since time immemorial. From picturesque views of the valley, vast spread of tea plantations to adventure activities, Indo Swiss live-stock project and more- all make this naturally romantic destination a place worth visiting in Kerala honeymoon.

Wayanad has emerged as a green destination ideal for those seeking an eco-tour destination. Wayanad has proven to be a land of hidden beauty that’s being discovered and recognised gradually all over the world as one of the best destinations to be visited in Kerala honeymoon. Surrounded by undisturbed and natural beauty, Wayanad has a large spread of natural beauty that will instantly rejuvenate your mind body and soul. From resorts built without disturbing the natural ambience to treehouse stay options- everything to do and enjoy in Wayanad is a unique experience.

Kumarakom is a sleepy town and it earned a lot of fame for housing the Ayemenem village that hit spotlight in Arundhati Roy’s best seller “God of small things”. IT might be a serene and silent place but it is a perfect honeymoon destination in Kerala. The natural quietude this place offers is something newlyweds will need after the hustle and bustle of marriage preparations. The Kumarakom sanctuary is known for housing the migratory birds that make for an interesting watch for bird watchers and nature lovers.

Alleppey and KUmarakom are two dominant places that offer you a beautiful and serene backwater cruise experience. Both the places carry a façade that’s clean, undisturbed and true to nature. The lagoons, coconut grooves and swaying palms of the towering trees make the backwaters look mind blowing. Alleppey and Kumarakom have been two prime regions attracting tourists from different parts of the globe to experience honeymoon in Kerala.

Thekkakdy is an ideal place for honeymooners to experience both adventure and wildlife. Well known for the famous Periyar wildlife sanctuary, Thekkady offers you the sight of wild gems like the elephants, Tigers, Sambars, Gaurs Leopards and more.

Things to do in Kerala honeymoon

The things you can do in Kerala honeymoon trip are plenty. You can head out for shopping, plan some adventure trek, enjoy backwater cruises, try canoeing or rowing so n and so forth.

Plan a trip to the Kerala backwaters

Over the years the backwaters of Kerala have earned so much fame that it continues to attract tourist from across the globe. With increase in number of tourist inflow every year all measures have been taken to maintain the natural faced of the backwaters to offer you the experience you deserve to feel when you sign up for one these backwater cruises.

What to expect

BE assured depending on the package and days you choose to cruise on the backwaters of Vembanad you as a honeymoon couple will be greeted with   Fresh cut tender coconut/ fruit juice / sweet

·         Some houseboat depending on the ratings offers you fresh wet towels to instantly refresh

·         A beautifully set room to create the perfect romantic ambiance   Special toiletries to pamper you

·         The rooms come with air-conditioning, comfortable beds and adequate lighting

·         A beautiful dinner on the deck with special table set up for newly weds

o   A candle light arrangement

o   Special gourmet preparation by the chef

o   A scrumptious dessert or cake to pep up the honeymoon feel

o   You can request for a special slow dance with some apt music to make your honeymoon special. You might need to check for this arrangements feasibility beforehand though

What to carry

Houseboat cruises will involve a lot of activities pertaining to water. You can be prepared with

·         Comfortable cotton clothing’s as air-conditioning in most star rated boats operate from 9:00am to 6:00 pm only.

·         Carry comfortable shoes or flip flops

·         The houseboat is equipped with natural means to ward of insects and mosquitoes but there is no harm in carrying an extra mosquito repellant cream

·         Carry a good hat and sunglasses to enjoy the picturesque view of the lake and avoiding the hide and seek of the seeping sunlight

·         If you plan on taking a canoe ride off into the canals and lagoons carry a camera that’s water resistant so you can capture some of the beautiful and unbelievable scenic charisma of the lake

·         IF you decide to use a paddle boat on your own than you’d need to carry your paddling suit and preferably a GPS. Make sure someone knows where you are heading off to.

·         IF this is your first time on a backwater cruise and you are not sure if you might feel sick, carry some quick pills for motion sickness or nausea.

·         Most dishes prepared in Kerala call for coconut oil however with increase in global tourists the use of coconut oil so if you are adventurous you can try out the authentic tasting Kerala dishes or be safe and go for the regular cooking oil you are used to.

Safety

The tourism board in Kerala takes extra care to provide protection to tourists especially those considering houseboat cruises hence the tourism police and boat associations make sure all safety measures are on board the houseboat. Nearly 3 to 5 staffs are always available on board and are responsible for the management of all things on board.

You can additionally call and check with the boat management beforehand of all the safety measures, facilities and amenities that are available on board including confirming the route you would be cruising.

After all you are planning a romantic honeymoon cruise to enjoy a pleasant ride and romantic stay safety and security check will only keep you and your better half safe and sound on your honeymoon cruise on the backwaters of Vembanad.