Summer break is upon us and what better way to utilize it than by going on a trip to Kerala. A mystical state in the southern part of India, Kerala is home to immense natural wonders with beautiful and serene beaches of Kovalam, lush tea estates of Munnar, mesmerizing waterfalls in Athirapilly, world-renowned Ayurvedic treatment for various illnesses and injuries in Wayanad, charming houseboats in Alleppey, temples in Hampi, spice and nut gardens in Kumilyand backwaters of Alappuzha.
Kerala offers the perfect rejuvenation you need from the busy and unhealthy metropolitan lifestyle, the unending pressure at the workplace and the burdens of the ever-so-piling responsibilities. It detoxifies your body and restores your will to work, learn and grow.
It calms your soul and relaxes your body. Tourists from all over the world come flocking in to visit this splendid beauty. An international travel magazine has named Kerala as one of the top twenty places to visit around the world in 2019.
How can I go to Kerala?
Kerala is a well-connected state, both by airways (both international and domestic) and railways. To fix your budget first, see what suits you and your family the best. Decide the number of days you are willing to spare for this vacation. It is an adventure of every sense. To get help with the planning and itinerary, you can consult and travel and tour service providers. Keralites are very welcoming and helpful people. The locals are simple humans who won’t deceive you under the pretext of tourism, unlike most North Indian states. The cities within the state are very well connected by a good network of roadways and railways.
Things to do in Kerala
From doing nothing and chilling all day long in the Ayurvedic retreats, to traveling to a new city every day because there are so many places to see and you don’t want to miss out on anyone, Kerala has something to offer for everyone’s needs. So if you are a travel enthusiast or a laidback luxury traveler, you can avail it all on this trip. Some of the most popular tourist destinations include-
- Munnar Hill Station
- Kovalam Beach
- Alappuzha Backwaters
- Chinese Fishing Nets
- Snake Boat race
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
- Athirapally Waterfalls
- Sabarimala temple (might be controversial for female tourists)
- Bekal Fort
- Mattupetty dam
- Devikulam Hill Station
- Ayurvedic retreat in Kovalam
How can I plan?
Like most other things, planning your perfect vacation can be easily done online. Just search for Kerala Tour Packages on your search engines to get a long list of travel companies. Consult a few travel and tour companies for their packages. Search online for the cities you want to visit- history of the British Rule, the French and the Portuguese in Cochin, houseboat stay in Alleppey, backwaters in Thiruvananthapuram, sunset on the beaches of Kanyakumari (the Southern-most tip of India).
There are various options available that will meet with all your needs. From 3 days/2 nights packages to 8 days/7 nights packages, all kinds of packages are available, some of which can be customized too. Go through the ratings and reviews of every travel company before consulting them to establish their authenticity.
Go explore this Indian Gem this vacation and come back with a suitable of unforgettable experiences
