Kerala A Complete Versatile Destination of India – Dream Holidays

Kerala owns the title of God’s Own Country which is very much apt. Kerala is blessed with abundance of lush green land, rivers, and backwaters, mountains with rain forests and a long coastal line. The climate of this place also plays an important role in bringing more tourists on Kerala tour packages from Delhi and other cities. Tourism in Kerala is a developing sector. There are several factors in Kerala which attracts the tourists like good places, nice climate, great food and friendly people. Kerala is also known as the land of spices. The vegetation here includes spices like black pepper, cardamom, cloves, ginger etc which are very famous in international markets. Kerala also exports tea. Another important crop is Coconut. Kerala derives its name from the coconut tree. Kerala means the land of coconut trees. Kerala is situated between the Arabian Sea on one side and the Western Ghats on the other side. The landscape of Kerala includes a variety of beaches, hill stations, forests, mountains, backwaters, rivers, lagoons, fertile plains etc.

The Coastal Line

The long coastal line of Kerala which runs like a backbone along the length of the state has many beautiful beaches like Kovalam beach, Varkala beach, Alappuzha beach, Cherai beach,Chavakkad beach, Ponnani beach, Kozhikode beach, Muzhapilangad beach, Payyambalam beach, Kasargod beach etc. Kovalam is a beach town in Thiruvananthapuram with several serene beaches which attract many tourists. There are many good resorts on the beaches at Kovalam where you can stay and enjoy the beauty of Kerala coast during your Kerala packages from Delhi. You can also get your adrenaline pumped up by activities like surfing and gliding with the waves or simply take a dip in the blue waters of the calm sea. Varkala beach is a cliff-side beach with good scenic beauty. The cliffs found in Varkala, adjacent to the Arabian Sea are a unique geological feature on the otherwise plain Kerala coast. It is declared as a geo-heritage site and a geological monument by Geological Survey of India (GSI). The Papanasam beach is considered to have holy waters which wash away all sins. Alappuzha beach is a tourist attraction where there is a 150 years old pier which extends to the sea. Cherai beach, Chavakkad beach, Ponnani beach, Kozhikode beach, Payyambalam beach and Kasargod beach are some of the major beaches which line the coastal strip of Kerala. Muzhapilangad beach is the only drive-in beach among these. There you can enjoy a ride in your car seeing the waves and feeling the salt tasted wind on your face.

Hill stations of Kerala

Some of the famous hill stations of Kerala are Munnar, Thekkady, Vagamon, Ponmudi, Lakkidi, Vythiri, Idukki, Peerrmedu, Malampuzha and Mattupetty. Munnar is an ideal place to relax and unwind yourself. Take a break from your busy life to enjoy its unparalleled shades of green and nice climate. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three rivers, located at an elevation of about 1600m above sea level. The rolling tea-planted hills and the mist above them together make a lifetime memory indeed! Thekkady is yet another excellent destination for Kerala honeymoon packages. It is blessed with lush flora and diverse fauna. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is home to many elephants. You can enjoy elephant safari and boat ride in Periyar lake. You can go for trekking also there. Ayyampuzha, Gavi, Athirapally, Charalkunnu, Malayattur, Kalpetta, Thiruvambadi, Malakkappara, Vithura, and Ranipuram are some among the lesser known hill stations of Kerala. Though these places are less explored by tourists, they are like pristine beauties of nature, waiting to be discovered!

The Greener side – Rain Forests

Kerala is blessed with lush greenery and a varied wildlife. There is many reserved forest areas and protected biospheres in Kerala. There are more than twenty- five popular wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Mangalavanam Wildlife Sanctuary, Thattekkad Wildlife Sanctuary, Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary etc are some of the wildlife sanctuaries of Kerala you can visit during your Kerala travel packages. Each one has its own specialties and set of flora and fauna. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary are famous for the variety of migrating birds visiting them every year from distant lands. Eravikulam National Park, Silent valley National Park, Anamudi Shola National Park, Mathikettan Shola National Park and Pampadum Shola National Park are also situated in the protected forest areas of Kerala and are home to many species of birds and animals.

Mountains and Peaks

The Western Ghats stand taller as the eastern border of Kerala. They play an important role in bringing the monsoons in abundance to Kerala. Aanamudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and South India. The peak of Aanamudi is at an elevation of 2,695 meters, and a topographic prominence of 2,479 meters. Palakkad Gap is a low mountain pass in the Western Ghats with an average elevation of 140 meters and a width of 30 kilometers. The districts of Idukki, Wayanad, Malappuram, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta also have many big and small mountains. Some of them can offer you a good trek.

Rivers of Kerala

There is a network of 44 rivers across the land of Kerala. Among these, 41 flow to the West to join the Arabian Sea and the other 3 rivers flow in the eastern direction. These rivers are the blood line of Kerala which provides water for drinking, irrigation, power generation and agricultural needs. Bharathapuzha (Nila), Periyar, Pamba, Kabini are some of the major rivers of Kerala. There are many dams constructed in the rivers for irrigation purposes. There are many hydroelectric power stations as well.

Backwaters and Lagoons

Alappuzha is the land of backwaters. It is known as the Venice of the East for its beauty. Houseboats and smaller boats are available in Alappuzha. You can choose any kind of boat and enjoy a ride through the back waters. Snake boat race is conducted in the name Nehru Trophy Vallam Kali every year where snake boats compete against each other for the title of the fastest boat. Kuttanad, Kumarakom, and Pathiramanal are among the favorite destinations in Alappuzha. Canoeing or Kayaking or a simple boat ride, whichever you prefer you can experience in Alappuzha. There are many salt watered lakes and fresh water lakes in Kerala. Vembanad lake, Sasthamkotta lake, Ashtamudi lake, Pookkode lake, Vellayani lakes are among the freshwater lakes of Kerala.

The fertile Plain lands of Kerala

The fertile plain lands of Kerala are ideal for cultivation with the right amount of rainfall and other favoring factors. The main crops cultivated in Kerala are spices like black pepper, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric etc. The staple of Keralites is rice. You can find acres of paddy fields in areas like Palakkad and Kuttanad. Other agricultural lands are used for food crops like tapioca, coconut, vegetables, regional fruits like jackfruit, plantain, mango etc. There are many estates or plantations with money crops like rubber, areca nut, coffee, tea beetle leaves etc.

The Rich Culture

The rich culture and the varied heritage of Kerala are worth exploring on your Kerala honeymoon packages from Delhi. There are many religions in Kerala like Hinduism, Christianity, Islam and they all thrive in mutual respect without any conflicts. The main festivals in Kerala are celebrated by all Keralites irrespective of caste and creed. Onam, the harvest festival, is the national festival of Kerala. Other major festivals are Vishu, Eid-ul-fithr, Christmas, Thiruvathira, Bakrid etc. In addition to these, there are many regional festivals like Thrissur Pooram, Aatukal Ponkala, Nenmara Vela and other festivals related to temples, mosques, and churches across the state.

The art forms of Kerala include Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Ottan Thullal, Koodiyattam, Chakyarkoothu, Thiruvathirakkali, Kerala Nadanam, Margam Kali, Chavittu Nadakam, Oppana, Duff Muttu, Kolkkali etc. Kerala has also contributed well in the fields of literature and film industry with many gifted authors, artists, musicians and actors.

Kerala Cuisine

Kerala cuisine is famous for its flavors. Keralites love vegetarian and non-vegetarian varieties. Kerala Sadya, which is served on a plantain leaf, is famous for its number and variety of dishes. Non-vegetarian delicacies like beef roast, mutton chops, chicken varieties and seafood varieties are also very well known among tourists.

Districts in Kerala

There is a total of fourteen districts in Kerala. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasargod are the fourteen districts of Kerala. Each district has its own unique specialties. Kerala is celebrating its 60 years on November 1st, 2016. Kerala was formed as a state on November 1st, 1956. The official language of Kerala is Malayalam. Thiruvananthapuram is the capital city of Kerala.

“Top 10 adventure activities in Kerala”

Kerala is being number one because of many reasons like 44 rivers which is originated from Sahyadri or Western Ghats it includes the rivulets, canals etc. 595 km stretched coastal line, 1500 spread backwater resources, wet green and semi green forest with wild life etc. so the adventure enthusiasts who are all come across this state will presents unbeaten adventure activities over these natural belongings. The world is sketching the tour packages in Kerala to be amused by the entertainment games in Kerala. Houseboat, trekking, camping, Jungle safari, tree houses etc are the conventional activeness that is taken part of almost all tourists who landed in Kerala. But something hefty is waiting for you in Kerala to make you understand the thrill of adventure. That are,

1. Catamaran sailing

Catamaran is gaining popularity as a great way to experience the backwater or sea of Kerala. It is a wooden yacht which can accommodate the large number of people in a jaunt. The catamaran sailing was introduced in front of the tourists from recent years to boost up the Kerala tourism. The skilled oarsmen will support you to do a drive across the water by catamaran. Catamaran sailing will be a different feel for the people who like to do a ride on it. Trivandrum and other popular tourist’s destinations have the catamaran services for the voyagers. If the tourists want to hire the honeymoon packages in Kerala or tour packages in Kerala can join in catamaran sailing.  It is truly safe for the travelers but still precautionary measure they can wear the life jacket and floating ring along with your travel.

2. Surfing

Windsurfing is the most adventure sport in the world. It required good balance on the surfing pad. Otherwise we will fall in the sea. This game need absolute wind to dive on waves so the Kovalam beach in Trivandrum, Kerala is the perfect beach to do the surfing.  Almost all trippers may like to watch and act the surfing over the sea exclusively the tourists who finalized the Kerala tour packages from Delhi. Surfing is really a frightened game for the viewers but when we participate along with the game will show you the real exciting of sea. The beginners can do the simple surfing activities in the Kovalam beaches. But asylum is very important when we perform on the surfing board. Sopractice the surfing exercise under the supervision of professional surfing instructor.

3. Snorkeling

Now the snorkeling is getting more acceptances from the travelers who around the world. The marine life is always stranger to all of us at the same time we may have much interest to watch these special species of marine from their world. Snorkeling is honestly a fabulous activity for everyone. The newlywed couples can swim under the water to follow the ornamental fishes and other lives of marine. Haven’t you bored the stories of just married couple like stay in the five star hotel, sightseeing, photo, back to house? Try something different to make unforgettable moment for your honeymoon period. Therefore, find your Kerala honeymoon packages from Delhi to do the snorkeling in Kerala beaches.

4. Scuba diving

Self contained underwater breathing apparatus is the main apparatus of Scuba diving. It helps the divers to spend long time under the water. Large number of tourists may have doubt about the scuba diving in Kerala but book your honeymoon packages to Kerala confidently. Surely you can cherish the elegance of Kerala sea life by scuba diving. Kovalam and Kochi has special services to assist the scuba diving activities. so break the rules of traditional honeymoon days and step forward to make new history for the romantic days. so touch and feel the underwater coolness by scuba diving with your beloved partner.

5. Kayaking

This leisure sport remains largely confined to foreign tourists who enjoy the beauty of the backwater on Kayaks.  It is gradually catching the fancy of city folk, with many unique initiatives by some individual and adventure sports companies.  That’s why now it has abundant welcomes from the local tourists also.  Anyone can handle the paddles of Kayak if we do not have copious experience. So don’t slip the chance of Kayaking when you charter your Kerala packages from Delhi. Kochi and Alapuzha is the major centre to bestow the Kayaking over the backwater. So it is safe and cosy for the people who ready to fly across the narrow canals of Kerala backwater.

6. Rafting

Tejaswini River in Kannur district is prominent spot do the Rafting. The lush foliage, braches of big trees, rocky banks are polishing your rafting trip as illustrious one. The greater part of sightseer may not know the Rafting in Kerala but the Kannur district will display you the international level rafting sports for the people. The flock of bats, snakes is hiding behind the thick mangrove forest. And the heavy rocks, bended braches are showing a crucial rafting in Kannur. So be sure about the life jacket, helmet, repairing box and first aid box etc. more over follow the raft trainer’s instructions throughout the rafting game. Rafting game will be a big loses if you could not try it in your Kerala travel. Compare to the other states of India, Kerala rafting is snug and shielded so you can hoist you partner with you to do the rafting.  So start to bargain your best honeymoon packages in Kerala to cherish the rafting in Kerala.

7. Paragliding

Kerala is exquisite harbor to execute the paragliding; the Western Ghats of Kerala is consecrated with massive green forest and all-embracing mountains. So the honeymoon packages for Kerala will not be successive trip if you omitted the mountaineering activity. The Close to all mountains has the noteworthy provision to perpetrate the paragliding. The tourists who decided to preserve the Kerala honeymoon packages from Delhi can do a nice fly over the valleys of Kerala with the endorsement of professional para-glider.

8. Flying fox

In many regions of Kerala have the exceptional opportunities to do the flying fox.Thenmala is the place where you will get the flying fox adventure sport, Arumadam (tree houses) and hanging bridge etc. with all safety concern the people are jumping from one place to other with the help of narrow cable. Gravity is the only thing which helps the people to move from one place to other. The other form of flying fox is the cable car it requires the electricity to move from one side to other. Anybody who plans to hire the Kerala honeymoon packages or tour packages in Kerala can determine the flying fox to test you. Whether you’re mentally fit enough to jump from the top and also flying fox is intact too.

9. Repelling and rock climbing

The junkies are always like to test themselves with variant adventure sports. The repelling and rock climbing is impeccable choice for the people to feel the thrill of heights. Munnar and its neighboring area is the prime choice to do the repelling and rock climbing. Delhiites who desired to focus the Kerala honeymoon from Delhi can try once these games to make memorable honeymoon trip. Beyond the thrill of height the jumpers can be quavered by the refreshing mists which are falling on your face, aerial perspective, excitement etc.

10. Trekking and camping

Wide ranges of mountains are opening the massive freedom to do the trekking. The greeneries, water rivulets, velvet sound of birds, cooling tree shadows etc are passing the energies to our soul to step up at the earliest. If you are trekking with your partner means it will add double beauty for your trekking in Kerala.  And also it will prove you the twice glamour for your Kerala honeymoon packages. If you feel tired in between the jaunt mean then you can build a small camp to take rest. These beauties of travel can’t match with any other international trips. First of all as an Indian need to realize the artistry of India. If you want to understand that you also part of nature then don’t delay to make trekking across the Munnar valleys.The individuals need to travel across the world to realize the value of your life. Each incidents of your travel is teaching different lessons to recognize the life. you can learn something lot from the plays, like wise when you compute the adventure sports along with your travel will fulfill your travel as a successive one. If any turer does have intention to fix the tour packages in Kerala then you must add intriguing activities with your travel. The world has distinctive faces in respective regions. So the individuals need to touch and feel the life of different corner of world by the wonderful gallivant. Kerala will be a correct choice to arrange a cosy trip to discern the factual face of nature.