You’ve got five days to spare? Indulge into the most fascinating green landscape in the South of India, Kerala ‘God’s own country’.
First leg Kochi, Ernakulam
Devour the port city step by step by the Arabian Sea. Occupied by the Portuguese, Dutch and British, Kochi was the first of the European colonies in colonial India. The tourist enclave at Fort Kochi and presence of folklore museum and St. Francis Church from the Dutch times explore the history, architecture and culture of Kerala at its best. The museum also exhibits paintings of Raja Ravi Verma and brings out the art from the era gone by. The popular giant chinese fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama square colloquially known as Cheena Vala is common sight in the back waters around Fort Kochi. Sit offshore and enjoy the giant sight of Kochin shipyard, the large containers and Kochi refineries.
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Cruise Back Into The Waters, Alleppey
From coconut –palm fringed lined trees to wide spread paddy fields off the coast into the backwaters, to locals taking care of daily chores by the canals it is a mesmerizing site to behold. A house boat in the glistening back waters of Alleppey makes for a picturesque sight. Cruise in the backwaters of Alleppey, take a walk into the paddy fields or just laze around on the deck and catch the everyday moments and insight into the lives of people who stay in the background. Gliding down the calm and serene backwaters of Alleppey embraced by greens, see a rural Kerala preserved through the ages. It is not surprising that this is called the God’s Own Country.
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The Hills of Kerala, Munnar
Come breathe in the sweet scent of teas and spices. Way back since the British Raj, Munnar is the summer resort of Kerala. Sprawling tea plantations away from the sounds of boisterous traffic, Munnar is all about budding tea saplings, coffee, cardamom and spice plantations. Enjoy your stay at the luxurious resorts and savour home styled malayali sea food while you watch and listen to the songs of birds and feel the cool breeze rustling your hair. Discover the tea estates and learn about the orthodox method of making tea. You couldn’t be more thankful to the solitude it bestows upon.
Land of Beaches, Kovalam
Want to spice up and inspire some romance, Kovalam is the answer. Home to honeymooners and surfers, it provides the best sea side resorts in Kerala. Sunbathing, yoga, ayurveda therapy, sunset viewing, cycling on the beach and swimming are the major activities on the beach. All the while you can pamper your palate with lip smacking Kerala food.
Wild Track, Periyar Reserve
Home to Elephants and the Royal Bengal Tiger, Periyar is a nature’s calling with great scenic charm and a rich bio diversity. Take a guided walk through into jungle with a forest guard. As you troll deep into the woods witness Sambhar, Panthrea Tigris and many more wonderful beasts wandering around.
So this holiday season, check into Kerala for a time of your life. You can avail yourself of some Kerala Tour Packages if you’re not in the mood to make your own holiday itinerary. Let us know in the comments what you liked about Kerala. Check out this article on why you need to spend time in Kerala.
