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Places to Visit in Kerala
Munnar
The name Munnar quite literally means ‘Three Rivers’ in Malayalam. Munnar is a hill station located in the Idukki district of Kerala and is called the ‘Kashmir of South India’. With a pleasant climate of Munnar all year round, beautiful lush green tea plantations, quiet roads, gurgling streams, and friendly people, is it any wonder that it is such a famous honeymoon destination? Take long meandering walks with your loved one, sit by the streams and get immersed in the quiet stillness of the waters, push your endurance by climbing the slopes or just do what all tourists do — sightsee. Munnar Tour Packages have something for everyone’s likes and no one ever leaves disappointed.
Kovalam Beach
With a lighthouse at one end and calm inviting waters, Kovalam beach is hands down the best destination in Kerala, by the sea. Kovalam Beach is one of the most charming beaches of Kerala, that you don’t want to miss. It boasts of a serene ambiance, making it the perfect place to spend a laidback evening. There is a pleasant climate, calm breeze, warm sand, and tall coconut trees, making it look like part of a dream. It is also lined with many Ayurveda parlors and yoga centers that will end your day correctly, with relaxing massages.
Thekkady Spice Plantation
India’s undisputed spice rack, Thekkady is redolent with the aroma of spices like vanilla, black pepper, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. It is also home to many artisan chocolatiers from whom you can pick up a bar of this ambrosia. Thekkady is also called Periyar and forms part of the Periyar Wildlife Reserve where you can spot tigers and a host of other wildlife. Take a tour of the Thekkady spice plantations, where if you’re lucky, you can spot a tiger sniffing the same spices you were admiring merely a moment ago. Such is the magic of Munnar, and no Kerala holiday is complete without a jaunt in these hills.
Alappuzha Backwaters
Alappuzha is often called the Venice of the East due to the canals that connect it to Kerala’s famous snaking backwaters. Say bye-bye to cars and bikes as you boat around these serene backwaters feasting on freshly fried karimeen and see what it’s like to live at the water’s edge. Travel to Alappuzha as part of the Alappuzha Tour Packages to be bewitched with the land. The backwater activities will intoxicate your senses. Alappuzha tour packages will also cater to your most ardent wish of living in a houseboat. It is the hotbed for all houseboat activities in Kerala. While on your Alappuzha Tour, if you schedule your travel plans in the month of August at the time of the famed Nehru Trophy Boat Race, you will thank your lucky stars for granting your audience to such an invigorating and thrilling experience. So pack your bag and head off for a holiday of a lifetime, by opting for one of the Alappuzha tour Packages.
Athirappilly Falls
Located about 70 km from Kochi and known for its breathtaking views, getting soaked in the mists of Athirapilly Falls is a must-do on your Kerala holiday packages. Athirappilly falls has located at the entrance of the Sholayar Hill Ranges, the Athirapilly Falls are really lovely. Flowing out on the Chalakudy river, these breathtaking waterfalls cascade down from a massive height of 80 feet, with water gushing through different parallel streams forming a magnificent view. These falls are often regarded as the ‘Niagara Falls if India.’
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
The Kumarakom Sanctuary covers a large area of about 14 acres and is controlled by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation. The beautiful Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is located at Kumarakom in Kottayam district in Kerala. The sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Vembanad Lake in the enchanting Kerala backwaters, which is why it is also known as the Vembanad Bird Sanctuary. Kumarakom is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Kerala as it is home to many native as well as migratory birds. A wide range of rare birds makes it an alluring place for birdwatchers. The sanctuary sees a lot of tourists all through the year and serves as an amazing place to get close to nature.
Kochi
Kochi in Kerala is the land that time has forgotten. It is a direct throwback to India’s colonial past and is a present-day thriving port city and the epicenter of the spice trade in Kerala. The highlight of your Kerala holiday packages is definitely a visit to Fort Kochi with its cobblestone streets, charming bed and breakfasts and quaint cafes. The Spice Market in Kochi is the most famous spot to shop for spices in Kerala. There is a vast lineup of local stores dealing with a variety of spices that you can choose from. This is the perfect location to hunt for bargains on black pepper also called Black Gold and many other spices.
Food in Kerala
Here’s some food you must try on your Kerala tour packages. The food here is more than idlis and dosas, though filter coffee is drunk in large quantities.
Sadhya — Sadhya is a Kerala’s traditional meal served on a banana leaf, which is primarily vegetarian. The sheer variety of dishes is mind-boggling and you will be constantly serving more while you sit down to eat. This is a hallmark of Kerala’s hospitality. Highlights of these meals include kadala curry, payasam, papads and mountains of fluffy rice.
Seafood — Due to its many water sources, the supply of fish in Kerala is abundant. You can banquet on fish, shellfish and crustaceans of many kinds, either fried fish or in a spicy curry with a side of rice. Special mention must be made of Pearl Spot, a species of fish found in the Kerala backwaters and brackish estuaries. Eating spicy, crispy fried karimeen, with it’s soft, sweet succulent flesh on a houseboat with a glass of fresh toddy on the side is sure to send you into a culinary trance on your Kerala holiday package.
Meat — Kerala is a carnivore’s enchanted. There’s chicken, duck, goat, pork and much more. Having a vast Syrian Catholic and Muslim population means there’s always any meat item on the table in Kerala. Must-tries include special duck curry and the popular Malabar Biryani, which is a must-try on your Kerala vacation.
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