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Written by Vibha on May 24, 2020 Share on

Your Fairytale Honeymoon: Made in Kerala

Kerala is undoubtedly one of the places you should visit for your honeymoon because it will take you to a parallel paradise with its iconic and misty mountains, scenic backwater and waterfalls and the dramatic coastlines. Technically speaking it does have a wide geography and so many honeymoon destinations to its credit, which will make it one of the most romantic experiences. Giving the rest of the places in India a tough competition, Kerala definitely has its edges. You can experience authentic ayurvedic spas with your better half, and enjoy a boathouse to yourself and so much more! Overall, Kerala would be the perfect place to kick-start your new life with your better half. Here are a couple of places you should consider to make your honeymoon special.

Munnar

On the top of everyone’s list are this mesmerising hills of Munnar, which makes a perfect haven for honeymooners. Take a step closer to nature while you stroll along the tea plantations here. The main attraction here is the Eravikulam National Park and beautiful falls at Pallivasal and Chinnakanal which will make it feel as though you are in a countryside retreat. I would recommend you visit Munnar from October to November and January to May and the best resort you could choose to stay here would be the Windermere Estate which gives luxurious and romantic views. If you’re interested you can indulge in rock climbing as well!

Beautiful landscape of Munnar
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Alleppey

What better way to spend your honeymoon than on a houseboat on the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey. The best time to visit here would be from October to February. You could engage in both boathouses and luxury cottages as you have very beautiful beaches here as well. With the right amount of privacy and freshly prepared dishes you can spend a great deal of time with your loved one. Apart from kayaking you could visit the Marari and Alleppey Beach, and Kuttanad Backwaters as well if you have time.

Kovalam

A typical beach holiday is what Kovalam is all about, this town will also resemble the one on the postcard. If you want to be on a quieter beach, then you can visit Samudra beach but don’t miss the iconic Lighthouse beach and Hawah beach as well. Your stay at The Leela Kovalam will surely not let you down, giving you the most dramatic views of the shore! Visit Kovalam between September to March as its recommended months to travel in. Other places that you should also visit while you’re here are the Cave Temple and Sunset Point Cape.

Poovar Island

A true natural wonder is this quiet island of Poovar, that has a unique formation of lake, river, sea, and beach. This island is accessible only by water and is perfect if you like to catch a wave- go surfing. All you have to do is just make sure you check in to Estuary Island Resort and enjoy the views of both lake and Poovar beach. Visit the beach, or take the backwaters, you could even try and visit the nearby villages. This island can also surprise you with the seafood, and you can have a candlelight dinner set up by the lake and just enjoy spectacular views with your better half.

A snippet of Poovar Island
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Bekal

Visit this old town oozing out of the culture from October to March, and one of the things you could do is to visit the Ashram Caves & beaches. It is a very good combination of both amenities and nature with clean beaches which is close to the backwaters of Valiyaparamba is this romantic town. Vivanta By Taj is the perfect place to stay as it is one of the most quaint villas available here.

Wayanad

A picnic, great views, waterfalls and lush mountains, charming caves, and resorts in the middle of nature – here’s Wayanad for you! This place will make you feel surreal all together with its thick greenery and the surprises inside. You could visit the Kuruva Island if you want a laid back time with your partner. If you’d want to go trekking you could get on top of the Chembra Peak. While you’re at it, get a glimpse of the beautiful Meenmutty Waterfalls, and do something that’s off-beat like visiting the Edakkal Caves. You can visit Wayanad from October to May, and if you want to surprise your partner here you can even try staying in a treehouse!

Roads of nature In Wayanad
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Thekkady

A very exciting spot filled with jungle night patrolling, hiking and jeep safari. If you are a power couple that wants some exciting places to visit, this should be your pick. The best time to visit is from September to May and make sure to visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary for a beautiful and thrilling jungle ride where you will cover a lot of checkpoints like the Mullaperiyar Dam, vineyards, and the lovely town of Idukki. If you’re from the family of coffee lovers then be sure to visit Murikkady for beautiful views of the plantations, it would be great if you could stretch a bit and take a tour of this town as well as it’s surely worth it! Thekkady has a lot more to offer than what one is aware of, dig deep I’m sure you’ll never run out of things to do!

Vagamon

Another beautiful set of nature trails awaits you here! Surrounded by hills of Thangal, Murugan and Kurisumala this is the perfect place for adventures that you’ve always wanted to seek. The summer months from March to May is the best time to visit here, you can try going paragliding here as well! This hill station is best enjoyed with your loved ones, and one of the top recommended places to stay in is the Vagamon Hide Out & Ayurveda Spa for the perfect getaway from the busy life as it’s surrounded by nature.

Hills of Vagamon
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Varkala Beach

The most sought after vacation spot is this naturally set beachy town of Varkala. Best visited during the months of October to March, Varkala is the best beachy location full of dramatic cliffs, water springs, and of course the sea! Just let loose and relax on the Varkala beach right outside the Bluewater Beach Resort, enjoy the views and spend lots of time with your loved one taking lazy walks around the coastline. It will be the most romantic time ever!

Unusual but the most surprising destination that has so much for honeymooners, Kerala is undoubtedly the most dynamic place to visit. And by now you also know that it has the capability to make your honeymoon the most memorable one as well. The exact right amount of privacy, along with mother nature and so many romantic spots makes it the perfect haven for the new lovers and honeymooners. You can log onto pickyourtrail.com for some amazing deals and also look up some of the best attractions in India by visiting Pickyourtrail blogs page.

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