How to Make your Honeymoon the most Memorable?

Honeymoons are the best time of your life with your partner. That’s a time when you both start a new life together and a new chapter of your life beings with the journey. Those are some of the most romantic days of your life that you wouldn’t want to mess up at any cost. But sometimes what you plan to be your best Kerala tour packages becomes a nightmare because of some wrong decisions like the wrong tour operator or the wrong destination at the wrong time. So how to make the most of your honeymoon to make it the most memorable journey of your new life? That’s what I am telling you out of my travel experiences.

I will share with you some of the common mistakes we make during the travel and how to avoid them too. First of all, if you have decided upon Kerala tourism packages for your honeymoon, that’s one of the best decisions to make. Kerala is one of the most popular destinations in India where you can enjoy your romantic days in the lap of nature. There are some stunning beaches, lagoons, and hilltops that offer you the most relaxing and the most exciting holiday experience without fail. Now, you may ask me how come the same place is the most relaxing and the most exciting?

Read on to know how you can make the most of a single location in Kerala to enjoy both sides of life at a single shot! In fact, that’s what makes Kerala one of the most sought after holiday and honeymoon destinations of the world. That’s why many of the foreigners come in Kerala packages and even decide to get married while they are here! People may tell you the locations to visit in Kerala while you are here, but I will tell you how to make the most of your trip wherever you go!

Kerala during the monsoons

One major aspect many people forget is the climate! Kerala can be the best and the worst at times. Though we have a pleasant climate for more than 6 months a year, the rest of the months can be quite hot and humid. But then, we have these amazing destinations that help you keep cool throughout the year in Kerala. And there are some amazing ways to stay cool even during the summer time here! Climate-wise, June to August is the monsoon season when Kerala becomes the most beautiful, like the heroines of Bollywood movies, all drenched in the rain. Though travelling may not be that easy during the monsoons and some of the Kerala holiday packages destinations may not even be accessible, there are some simple locations from where you can enjoy the monsoon rains also in Kerala and believe me, it will be one of the most romantic days of your life.

They say monsoons bring a lot of memories to your mind, and if you don’t have any such good memories, you can make some while in Kerala! If will be a refreshing treat to the eyes and mind of those on Kerala tour packages from Mumbai for their honeymoon in a remote homestay in Allepey, watching it rain from inside their cottage. Kerala’s traditional architecture of Naalukettu with an open courtyard inside the house is perfect to enjoy the monsoon rains without stepping out of your house and even enjoy a bath together in the most natural way.

If you miss the first monsoon season, don’t worry, we have another month of rain and thundershowers usually in November too. This will be a perfect time since it will be Diwali holidays for many and you will have enough leave to spare and enjoy your days in Kerala. One thing you must keep in mind is that reaching the hilltops may get a little dangerous during the monsoons. Landslides, slippery roads and minimal visibility due to rain and fog can be spoilers but that’s one time the entire state becomes the most beautiful and you can enjoy the valleys instead. If you want to enjoy the rains and also the hill stations here during your Kerala tour packages from Delhi, the best time is to book a trip to Munnar, Thekkadi or Wayanad during the August – September time. The rain sometimes extends during this time but is less fierce and hence you can enjoy your hilltops and the rains from there too. By the end of November, the rains recede and then go missing for a few months until summer time. If you are lucky, you may experience some rain near the tropical forests once in a while or else, the summer rains during April – May season may come and go.

Winters in Kerala

The fact is, Kerala does not experience an extreme winter except in the hill stations. Munnar, Vagamon, Nelliampathi, Wayanad and Ponmudi get very cold and a couple of times it has snowed in Munnar. Other than that, Kerala’s winters are quite pleasant. If you want to experience winters in Kerala tour, visit the hill stations or Idukki which experiences a great climate during the December – January time. That’s the most pleasant time to visit the other places in Kerala too like the cities, beaches and the backwaters. In fact, from November to mid-February, the climate remains pleasant for the tourists to visit most of the locations in Kerala. This is the perfect time to travel throughout Kerala and enjoy the backwaters too. You can enjoy the morning mist amidst the backwaters and the warmth of the rising sun which makes the scene the most serene one.

Summers in Kerala

The summers here are quite sweaty. Kerala is a tropical region and hence it is very humid when it is not raining. It can be very energy-draining, but there are some amazingly natural ways to keep yourself cool even during the peak summers in Kerala tours. Many people visit Kerala during the summers because of the manageable summer heat and more because of the school holidays their children get.

By chance, you happen to visit Kerala on honeymoon packages during the summer time, go straight to some remote plantations in Munnar, Idukki, Wayanad or Thekkadi that will offer a better climate. Drink a lot of coconut water and eat a lot of watermelons to keep your body cool and energetic. Make sure you travel by an air-conditioned car anywhere you go and use your sunscreens without fail. Since the hill stations would be packed in advance, make sure you plan and book your resorts in advance to get a decent one away from the crowd. The best option is to book with a reputed tour operator and tell them it is for your honeymoon and you will get some amazing deals like a cooling Ayurvedic massage and a candle-lit dinner at your beautiful resort.

How to make the most of your honeymoon in Kerala?

Now you know what to expect in Kerala during the different seasons and where to go! And here are the secret tips I promised you to make sure you enjoy blissful honeymoon packages in Kerala. Book in advance, to make sure you get the most beautiful resort at a remote location where no one dares to intrude into your privacy. Beach resorts, remote resorts inside the plantations, tree house resorts, home stays and a host of other options are there in Kerala, that you can’t even imagine finding in any other holiday destination in India. Keep your Cameras ready. Take a lot of pictures during your honeymoons. These are the most beautiful times of your life that you wouldn’t want to miss framing forever!

 Befriend your driver and get him to click some candid shots of you both enjoying the beach or the tea estates and surprise your spouse with those framed later when you reach back home. You can even celebrate the anniversary of your honeymoon packages with those pictures or book again in those beautiful locales to refresh the memories of the best days of your life. Spend a lot of time together alone. It’s your honeymoon and makes the most of the “Do Not Disturb’ board while you are in Kerala. Booking in remote locations makes sure your mobile goes out of range and that way you can spare yourselves from the disturbing phone calls too. Spend a night or two in the houseboats or the floating cottages at Poovaar.

Enjoy days and nights spent together inside the room without roaming around wasting your time! It is your honeymoon and that’s a time you need to explore each other better than the surroundings. For sightseeing, you can always come back later! Enjoy the sunsets at the tea estates in Munnar, Allepey’s backwaters and Kovalam’s beaches. Kannur and Kasargode also have some amazing and less crowded beaches and backwaters and the places offer you some amazing Malabar cuisine too. If you both like adventures, there is ample scope for hiking, rock climbing, paragliding, parasailing, trekking, hurdle sports, cycling and jungle safari in Kerala which you can book in advance with your tour operator. Whatever you do, make the most of your time in Kerala and enjoy your honeymoon days. Everything else can wait!!!

Top 10 resorts in Kerala for a Honeymoon bathed in Luxury

An idyllic place for your honeymoon is a place that comes with a perfect blend of nature and privacy. Kerala with its alluring beaches, misty mountains, calm backwaters and picturesque valleys offer all honeymoon couples a magical wonderland that blossoms romance in their heart. A perfect honeymoon offers memories to cherish forever as this can be lived only once. The newly married couple needs privacy and the resorts in Kerala tour packages offer such romantic destinations. Here is the list of top ten resorts in Kerala, in no particular order:

 Vivanta by Taj in Trivandrum

It is one of the luxurious resorts in Kerala's capital city. It is located in Vazhuthakadu. The hotel has a special ambiance with classic furnishing. The hotel overlooks the pool and the ocean. The restaurant offers delicious food. The rooms are cozy and give enough privacy for the couples. The pool is kept clean and tidy. The beach side can be enjoyed as it has easy access from the hotel. Breakfast is complimentary and they provide the best breakfast including traditional Kerala cuisine. The staffs are friendly and very cooperative too. The sunset from the private beach is worth watching during your Kerala tourism packages with the waves hitting the rocks on the shores. They have a beautiful spa which offers rejuvenating massages and aroma treatments which you must not miss.

Spice Route Houseboat

It is one of the most beautiful luxury houseboats in Alleppey. The houseboats or Kettu Vallom, which were initially used for trade purpose, is now largely used for tourism. These houseboats are beautifully crafted to entertain guests who come to visit Kerala. This luxury houseboat navigates through the backwaters where guests can enjoy the duck farms, lagoons, villages on the banks of the rivers and the islands. It is the perfect spot for a honeymoon. Couples can enjoy their initial days of marriage amidst the beautiful backwaters and enjoy the authentic seafood of Kerala. I would love to enjoy a romantic evening in the houseboat, watching the orange sun, set behind the mountains and the ocean, holding my partner’s hands!! The night would be all the more romantic with the waves whispering to the boat and we can watch the star-studded sky with the moon shining beautifully. Just perfect reasons for booking Kerala packages!

 Punnamada Houseboat resort in Alappuzha

It is a spectacular escapade for couples to enjoy the honeymoon and spice up their romantic holidays. The resort has traditional villas with lake view. The resort has duplex villas too. Tourists can enjoy the Ayurvedic spa and massages at this resort. The rooms are spacious and have mosquito nets too. The staffs are friendly and the food is delicious. They are the best place to enjoy the greenery of Kerala. They offer the best comfort and hospitality you can get in Kerala holiday packages.

 Palm Tree Heritage in Varkala

It is a beautiful luxury hotel. The service is mind-blowing. Couples can enjoy a secluded honeymoon with candlelight dinner on the beach side. A beautiful garden overlooking the beach is perfect for a romantic stroll. The beach is secluded, and dinner, lunch, and breakfast are served near the beach, where one can enjoy the beauty of the beach and the cool breeze. Tourists can enjoy Yoga sessions, Kathakali performances, and the best seafood. You must visit the Papanasam beach at least once during your stay in Varkala during your Kerala tour packages from Mumbai.

 Birds Valley Resort, Munnar

 It is one among the favorite places for the honeymooner’s paradise Munnar. The resort is in the valleys with shady trees. Small cottages are built on the steep climbing area. The cottages have the splendid backdrop of the misty mountains and the view from the cottages is soothing. The rooms are spacious and one can enjoy the spectacular view of the hills and the tea gardens from the sit out the area. Couples can enjoy the chirping of birds and have a good time in the lap of nature. It is a perfect place for nature lovers to visit during their Kerala tour packages from Delhi. Munnar has many more options, though, hotels, resorts, and even home stays! If you can get accommodation in a private plantation resort, that will be a great escapade from the crowd.

Coconut Lagoon

It is the best resort in Kumarakom for couples apt for a romantic getaway. The rooms and the hotel have a traditional look with the vintage corridors and pathways. The hotel has a Nalukettu in the center and the hallway connecting to other rooms and other ends. The vast area has the small canal running through and a beautiful garden surrounding the hotel near the lake. The resort has boating and houseboats too, where the couple on Kerala trip can enjoy a perfect holiday away from home.

Marari beach resort in Mararikulam

It is yet another resort where couples get enough privacy and enjoyment during the Kerala tour. The resort has many chalets with bathroom outside. The resort has many palm trees in the surrounding. Plenty of sun beds are available, so soaking in the sun is also entertaining. The thatched cottages give a rustic look. The pool is clean and well-maintained. The area is always neat and clean and good for a walk around. Couples can enjoy their honeymoon and even families and kids can have a pleasurable trip.

 

Citrus Thekkady Wild Corridors

This particular resort in Thekkady offer you a romantic stay amidst the forests. The cool climate and the lush rain-forests add to the beauty of the place. Enjoying the wilderness from the beautiful and well-kept rooms is the biggest advantage of Thekkadi. The food is very tasty and the room service is also up to the mark. Check out a couple of days in Thekkadi at this beautiful resort during your enchanting Kerala tours.

 The Windflower Resort and Spa in Vythiri

It is renowned for its hospitality and service. The staffs are very friendly. The restaurant is in the open air where one can experience the delicious cuisine under the sky. An open Jacuzzi is another major attraction for couples where they can enjoy the private time together. The misty forest is an extravagant view from the rooms. This is the best place to stay for your Kerala travel in Wayanad & Vythiri.

 Vedic Village resort in North Paravoor

It is also an exotic location providing a romantic stay for Kerala honeymoon packages near the lake with a view of the Chinese fishing nets and the beautiful sunset. This place is not very far from the Cherai beach, so visitors can also enjoy the sandy beach. You can join yoga sessions and enjoy a cool bath in the swimming pool. The resort is located in a calm area amidst some villages. You can venture into the untouched water channels of Kerala during your honeymoon days. You can spend quality time with each other away from the hustles and bustles of the city, though Kochi city is hardly an hour away from this place.

 The Leela Kovalam Beach Resort

This resort offers you a magnificent view of the Kovalam beach, with comfy rooms, sky bar, Tides restaurant, terrace restaurant and club rooms too. There is a golf club for those who love to play and for the couples to roam around. Excellent choice of dining and friendly staffs makes your stay pleasant here during your honeymoon packages in Kerala with luxurious facilities. Relaxing over the lounges looking over to the sea is a perfect way to rejuvenate you.

Rainforest Athirapilly Resort

It is the best way to enjoy the rumbling waterfalls in the virgin woods for your adventurous honeymoon packages. The rooms are spacious and have eye-catching interiors. The view from the forest offers a glimpse of the evergreen jungle and frequent visitors such as a squirrel or a cuckoo. You can enjoy the forests outside the window and the most modern facilities for your comfort.

Home stay in Kerala 

Kerala, in fact, has thousands of wonderful hotels, resorts, and home stays to choose from for accommodation during the honeymoon holidays as well as family holidays. Choose the right tour operators to get you the best rates and the most comfortable resorts for staying. Many resorts in the remote places at the hill stations come with indoor and outdoor recreational activities which make your stay all the more fun and exciting.

If you want to experience adventurous holidays in Kerala, there are many options for that too. In fact, there’s near to nothing that you don’t get here!!! That’s the reason Kerala is called God’s Own Country and has become the number one holiday destination in India. The Aranmula Kannadi, Kasavu Sari and Dhoti, Kathakali motifs, Mural paintings, Brass lamps, Coir carpets, handicrafts and jewellery made of coir, jute, coconut shells and seashells etc. are very popular merchandise the tourists always buy. Enjoy your stay, travel and cuisine while in Kerala and you can buy some amazing native handicrafts and chips to share with your friends and family back home.

A surprisingly beautiful place that Kasarkode turned out to be

Our Photo Collapse through Kerala 

It was yet another holiday time for us. We packed our bags full of eatables and other necessary items. It was the first time we were planning a trip by road to Kerala tour packages. We had our Google maps ready for navigation. We started by early morning at 4. Bangalore was full of traffic even in the early hours, as we got stuck in traffic at Yeshwanthpur, still we managed to escape in 20-25 minutes from there.

After the traffic, we took the straight Mangalore highway road. We stopped only to answer the nature's call, then small tea and snack breaks. The road was pretty good and at times, we switched driving and enjoyed a small nap too. Some area was foggy and hence, driving was a little slowed down. Then after Hassan, the road was bumpy. Still, we managed to cross through the same. The hilly terrain was quite tiring for us to cross. After the hilly area, we got narrow roads but were manageable as the road was good. By noon, we reached Bekal, our first destination in Kerala tourism packages.  That afternoon, after our lunch in a roadside restaurant, we decided to visit the Bekal Fort. The Fort was well-maintained. We spotted many tourists on holiday tour packages visiting the fort. Even though the afternoon was hot and sunny, the cool breeze from the beach was helping.

We took a walk around the fort and enjoyed the beach side. The fort was a key-shaped structure, around 300-year-old. This was particularly built for safety purpose to stop invasions and encroachments.  I kept reading the article on the walls about the history of the Fort which was quite interesting. We watched the waves thrashing the rocks near the fort and enjoyed the vibrant sea. On the other side, there was a well-maintained garden with lots of flowers and steps connecting the layers of the fort which was a popular spot for the tourists on Kerala packages.

After leaving the fort, we searched for a perfect place to check in and drop our luggage and found a place to stay near the beach. The price was quite reasonable and the place had a rustic look. Still, it was within our budget! The place was run by a happy couple who had two lovely kids. They served us tea and snacks and then showed us to the rooms where we quickly changed and got fresh. After a simple lip-smacking dinner, we decided to take a look around the city by night on our Kerala holiday packages. We asked our hosts about the place and they were too good to offer us their bicycles to take a look around, even the guy who ran the guest house accompanied us.

The night never faded the beauty of the place; the city was still alive with shops and restaurants open. The vibrant people shared a smile while we passed them. We enjoyed a ginger tea at a tea stall which was on the beach road. The beach was still populated with visitors and vendors selling snacks. The night was still young and beautiful.  Even though we were tired after the long first day of Kerala trip route map, we still wanted to linger around the place. Since we had other plans for the next day, we went back to our rooms and had a peaceful sleep.

The next morning, we decided to take a trip to Ananthapura village in Kasargode district. It’s the place where the Ananthapura lake temple is located. The temple is built in the middle of the lake which is spread across acres. The lake has a cave on the right side corner, which helped us to spot the temple easily. The temple is one of the oldest ones and has many legendary stories behind its existence. I had heard from the locals that there exist a crocodile in the pond but only the lucky people get to see that. It is believed to be guarding the shrine and the lake.

The footbridge to the Sreekovil was splendid. The walls had alluring wooden carvings which inscribed the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu. After receiving the blessings of Lord Vishnu, we decided to take the road back to the city continuing with our Kerala tour. We had an unusual Kerala lunch with Pathiri and Chicken and set out to the Kappil beach. The solitary beach looked unexplored as it was not crowded. We parked our car a little further and walked down to the beach. As we approached the beach, the cool and calm soothing sea could be spotted. We enjoyed the walk to the beach along the shady trees on the side which helped us from the scorching heat. We climbed the Kodi cliff when the heat was low and enjoyed the panoramic view of the sea from the top.

 It was notably one of the cleanest and unpolluted beaches you will find during your Kerala tours. There were butterflies everywhere.  Everywhere from the top, we could see the river flowing and the coconut trees swaying in the breeze. That’s exactly the picture of Kerala that you see during your travel. After the relaxing beach time, we went back to the city and took the route to the Bela Church, an old Roman catholic church. As usual, the church had the calm and quiet atmosphere which helps people on Kerala tour packages from Mumbai and other cities to relax. I had always loved churches and the calmness inside the place. After the visit and a small prayer break, we went back to our rooms and had a good sleep.

Kasargode is also famous for its backwaters and hence, we decided to go to Neeleswaram, which was a village famous for its cultural heritage. There are lots of temples and kavu here. The place had an alluring landscape with lot many rivers, hills and a long stretch of sea. After the glimpse of the place, we went to Kottapuram jetty which was close to Neeleswaram and boarded a houseboat. The boat ride was pretty cool perfect for personalized Kerala honeymoon packages. We enjoyed the backwaters and fishing. The fishing experience was awesome as we managed to catch two big fishes.

 The tour guy who operated the boat was very friendly and he showed us the place around. The villages around the backwaters had a serene beauty. We spotted many islands full of greenery. The houseboat ride was pretty enjoyable and since we did not have plans to stay overnight, we got down at the boat jetty, took our car and went back to our stay. The next day was a trekking day, so we took a trip to the Ranipuram hill station which was a popular trekking trail for Keralatour packages from Delhi. From the town, it was roughly 85 kms. We didn’t lose our way as some fellow native people guided us well since our Google map was not working quite well as we thought. The forests were earlier known as Maadathumala. It lies sharing the border with Karnataka in the Western Ghats.

 As we could not go beyond Panathady in our car, a village near Ranipuram, we took a jeep from the place to reach Ranipuram. To reach the top of the hill, we need to walk at least 45 minutes. Hence, we decided to pack more water. Luckily, the climate was favorable. As we started to climb, we found the path uphill more tiring to cover. We took rest under the trees and walked through the lush grasslands. As we were reaching the top, the fog was covering the grasslands which were another beauty to be seen on your romantic honeymoon packages in Kerala with luxurious facility. Once we reached the top, we spent some time taking snaps and enjoying the panoramic scenery of the place.

Just as we reached Panathavady, one of the fellow travelers mentioned to us about a place called Chamundikunnu which was worth visiting. So we decided to go to Chamundikunnu since it was not far from where we were. Chamundikunnu was a beautiful village with lot many streams, farmlands rich in crops, mango trees and temples and a lot more beautiful places. The village had a special beauty and overall a peaceful atmosphere. We spotted kids playing under the tree, girls enjoying the swings, villagers engaged in their daily works and some enjoying a hot tea and snack in the tea shop. It was dark when we return to our stay back in the city.

Finally, our honeymoon packages with world class facilities in Kasarkode were over! It was time to pack our bags back to our workplace. We did a small tour of the city and did some shopping for friends and family. We bid goodbye to the sweet host who accommodated us for few days and then we set out, back to the buzzing city with traffic and pollution leaving behind the soothing sea and the greenery.