Savor the Beautiful Vistas of Nature with a tour to Varkala? | Honeymoon Tours Kerala

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Varkala is known for its mind blowing coastal landscapes. Located just 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram, the destination is a prime tourist spot of Kerala. kerala honeymoon packages Travelers from around the world visit this destination to spend their vacation amidst the natural beauty which refreshes them to the hilt. Sheer natural sceneries, palm fringed beaches and unique land formations make it one of the most sought after destination. kerala honeymoon packages

Major attractions include:

Varkala Beach

Voted among the top 10 beaches in the world by Discovery channel, this offers great opportunity to enjoy a beach side destination. Also known as ‘Papanasam beach’ and one could witness rows of palm trees and rocky cliffs. Azure sea and beautiful silvery sand stretch are added points to Varkala beach. Taking a dip in the holy waters of the beach is said to have the power to wash away the sins and purify your mind, body and soul. kerala honeymoon packages

Anjengo Fort

Located facing to the Arabian Sea, it is a worth viewing beach side fort. Amazing views including gardens and architecture adds attention to the travelers during their sightseeing in Varkala. Anjengo means “Anju Thengu” in Malayalam, which means Five Coconut Trees. kerala honeymoon packages

Sivagiri Mutt

Sree Narayana Guru, a social reformer from Kerala had set up the mutt which is a tourist attraction. This Samadhi (final resting place) is the headquarters of Sree Narayana Dharma Sangham Trust. Located on top of the hill, this mausoleum invites many pilgrims every year. More crowd gathers during the occasion of Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi which offers them a chance to watch the colorful fair. kerala honeymoon packages

Janardanaswamy Temple

One of the most famous pilgrimage spot in Varkala. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple dates back to 3500 years. This Vaishnavite shrine holds an important place in India. Many pilgrims come here from across the globe. This old temple overlooks the famous ‘Papasnanam beach’ where devotees wash away their sins by taking a dip in the holy waters. kerala honeymoon packages

Yoga and Ayurveda

Ayurveda treatments and Yoga centres are available in Varkala. Travelers opt for ayurvedic treatments during season especially Foreign Nationals. The treatments offered here truly fill tourists’ mind with peace and freshness. kerala honeymoon packages

Activities

Sunrise, Sunset, Swimming and water sports are the major activities in Varkala. Wind surfing, Scuba diving etc are also available. kerala honeymoon packages

Varkala Tour offers tourists an opportunity to admire the mesmerizing combination of sun, sea and sand. During your Kerala Tour, you get a chance to create some delightful memories. kerala honeymoon packages

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A ride on an air conditioned Houseboat at Alleppey!!! |

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Have you ever gone cruising in a houseboat on the backwaters of Kerala? If you haven’t, make sure you do. This one is really a wonderful and unforgettable experience! kerala honeymoon packages

Present day houseboats are huge, slow moving exotic barges used for leisure trips, and are in fact reworked version of kettuvallams of olden times. The original kettuvallams were used to carry tons of rice and spices. A standard kettuvallam can hold up to 30 tons from Kuttanad to the Kochi port.

The kettuvallam is held together with coir knots. Not even a single nail is used during the construction of the boat.. The boat is made of planks of jack-wood joined together with coir. This is then coated with a caustic black resin made from boiled cashew kernels. With careful maintenance, a kettuvallam can last for generations. kerala honeymoon packages

A portion of the kettuvallam was covered with bamboo and coir to serve as a restroom and kitchen for the crew. Meals would be cooked onboard and supplemented with freshly cooked fish from the backwaters.

When the modern trucks replaced this system of transport, some one found a new way that would keep these boats, almost all of which were more than 100 years old, in the market. By constructing special rooms to accommodate travelers, these boats cruised forward from near-extinction to enjoy their present great popularity. kerala honeymoon packages

Now these are a familiar sight on the backwaters and in Alappuzha alone, there are as many as 500 houseboats.

While converting kettuvallams into houseboats, care is taken to use only natural products. Bamboo mats, sticks and wood of the areca nut tree are used for roofing, coir mats and wooden planks for the flooring and wood of coconut trees and coir for beds. For lighting though, solar panels are used.

Today, the houseboats have all the creature comforts of a good hotel including furnished bedrooms, modern toilets, cozy living rooms, a kitchen and even a balcony for angling. Parts of the curved roof of wood or plaited palm open out to provide shade and allow uninterrupted views. While most boats are poled by local oarsmen, some are powered by a 40 HP engine. Boat-trains – formed by joining two or more houseboats together are also used by large groups of sightseers.

What is truly magical about a houseboat ride is the breathtaking view of the untouched and otherwise inaccessible rural Kerala that it offers, while you float! Now, wouldn’t that be something?

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Source: Kerala Tourism.