Kerala Tour Packages: Plan Your Trip with Ease!

An exotic destination, this Southern state in India is known to be one of the most popularly sought after destinations not only by Indian tourists, but international ones as well. Known to be the most beautiful of the southern states, Kerala is known as one of the ‘10 paradises in the world’ (as per the National Geographic’s Traveler magazine). This state has also been also been commonly referred to as ‘God’s Own Country’.

Vacations to this destination can be planned in different manners. While many people choose to plan their own vacation as per their preferences, there are also a large segment of people who choose from different Kerala tour packages that are offered online by different travel companies. Opting for the latter may in fact be a very exciting way to explore the destination, as many activities and scenic places are already included in the package and one does not have to go the extra mile to plan the same. 

However, whichever way you choose to plan your vacation some of the top activities to get you under the skin of this incredible state:

1) Cruise the backwaters: A trip to Kerala would be said to be incomplete if you don’t make a trip to the idyllic backwaters. Whether it is a houseboat or even a languid, a trip to the lagoons of this state is the best way to shake-off pent-up urban stress. If you want a very special experience, you can spend the night aboard a houseboat and wake up to a dreamy sunrise over the serene bayous at dawn.  

2) Live it ‘up’ in Munnar: A town and small hill station, Munnar lies in the south-western region of the state. The name, which is believed to mean ‘three rivers’ is a location where there is a confluence of the rivers; Nallathanni, Madhurapuzha and Kundaly. There are many endangered species which can be found here such as the Grizzled Giant Squirrel, the Niligiri Wood-pigeon, elephant, the Sambar, the Gaur (Indian bison) and the Neelakurinji (a shrub which only blossoms once in twelve years.  It also has the highest peak in South India –Anamudi. Divided into two parts, Old Munnar which is well-known for tourist information and Munnar which is where guest houses and the bus station is located.

3) Get beached in Varkala: Also known as Papanasam beach, Varkala beach is well-known for being the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs can be found adjacent to the Arabian Sea. A dip in the waters of this beach is believed to wash away the sins in one’s life. There are many spas and water spouts that are located on the sides of the cliffs located here. This beach is extremely popular for swimming as well as sun-bathing.  

4) Embrace Ayurveda: Possessing an unbroken tradition of Ayurveda, Kerala is extremely popular for its wide variety of Ayurvedic treatments. There are many Ayurvedic resorts that are located in Kerala where tourists can rejuvenate their bodies. Some of the popular resorts include Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort, near Kovalam, the Beach and Lake Ayurvedic Resort, Thiruvananthapuram and Sarovaram Ayurvedic Resort.

5) Meet Periyar’s tigers: Located in Thekkadi, the Periyar Tiger Reserve is a must visit. There are as many as 50 of the fabled Royal Bengal tigers, can be found in the virgin forests of this Reserve. It is one of the 27 tiger reserves in India and one can also find other animals such as Indian bison’s, elephants, leopards and a myriad species of deer, monkeys and snakes.