Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations in Kerala

Kerala is the land of beauty and water. The culture and lifestyle of Kerala is greatly tagged by the rest of the country as ‘cute’. Kerala is an important honeymoon destination for those who are choosing to get married in winter. This winter paradise forms the most iconic tourist attractions of the country.

It is no wonder that most of the luxury trains including Maharajas’ Express has included Kerala in its itineraries. This is a wonderful God’s Own Country, which is famous for romantic spots, natural beauty, hill stations and much more. It has the serenity, solitude and the mesmerism that a romantic destinations of the country. Here are the top 10 honeymoon destinations of Kerala.

Itineraries of Maharaja Express to Experience Honeymoon Destinations :

• The Heritage of India – 7 Nights / 8 Days
• The Indian Panorama – 7 Nights / 8 Days
• The Indian Splendor – 7 Nights / 8 Days
• Gems of India – 3 Nights / 4 Days
• Treasures of India – 3 Nights / 4 Days

1. Munnar

Of course, Munnar tops the list. It is one of the top destinations in the world for a romantic vacation. Plantation, hills, natural beauty, misty stroll paths, boat rides, waterfalls and much more in this destination make the place, a more interesting tourism destination. Luxury trains like Maharajas’ Express provide more importance to Munnar than any other destination in the state. A road trip to Munnar from Cochin is an important activity. You can find numerous tourist destinations in and around the hill station. The list of tourist spots covered by one tour package might or might not be the same. However, no matter which set of attractions you choose in Munnar, it would be an exceptional vacation.

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Suggested Tour : 3 Days – Munnar Tour Packages

2. Thekkady

Do you love natural beauty? Thekkady is the best place to enjoy. The national park of Thekkady is the main attraction of this place. However, Thekkady has gained its place in Maharajas’ Express and other tour packages for its list of adventure activities linked with nature. Boat cruise, wildlife safari, night boat patrol, trekking, rafting and many other tourist activities can be found inside the park.

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Suggested Tour : 8 Days – Kerala Backwater

3. Alleppey

The main element of Kerala that gives it a distinctive difference than any other destination of the country is the backwaters. The land is called as the Venice of India or Venice of East. The iconic honeymoon activity of Kerala is a romantic houseboat ride through the canals as you enjoy the lush paddy fields on the sides and the rich coconut trees forming a canopy along the sides of the water. Sunset houseboat ride is the iconic attraction that is included in all tour packages covering Kerala including the one of Maharajas’ Express itineraries.

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Suggested Tour :

• 4 Days – Kerala Backwater Tour Package
• 10 Days – Best of Kerala Tour

4. Wayanad

This is the destination for those who love wilderness. This land is filled with exotic resorts, which keeps you closer to the nature. You will be surrounded by waterfalls, lakes, wildlife sanctuary, hillocks, plantations and much more. Although not covered by numerous tour packages, it is an important destination to reach to keep away from commercialization and be closer to nature, in a way that God intents.

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Suggested Tour : 11 Days – Kerala Village Tour

5. Cochin

Every tour of Kerala starts or ends in Cochin including train trips like Maharajas’ Express. This is because of the reason that the city holds a busy international airport, railway station and good network of roads to connect you with every part of Kerala. On the other hand, it is an important spot for architectural and cultural sightseeing. If you are looking for a guided trip styled vacation, Cochin is the right place with Portuguese churches, temples, palaces, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets and much more. Shopping for souvenirs is also best done in Cochin. You can find numerous shopping centers and fairs to buy local handicraft products and other items.

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Suggested Tour : 11 Days – Karnataka and Kerala Tour

6. Kumarakom

Maharajas’ Express gives a great importance to Kumarakom. The backwaters, boat race, cultural activities and many other elements are focused on its beautiful destination. Surrounded by beautiful waterbodies, this place is famous for romantic visitors of different species. Apart from human, birds also visit this romantic spot to escape cruel winter of west.

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Suggested Tour : 8 Days – Kerala Cultural Tour

7. Bekal

Bekal is an important historic destination of Kerala. The place is filled with beaches and forts. The ruins of Bekal Fort is an important attraction here. People reach the top of the fort to get a panoramic view and to enjoy a clear view of sunset. Beaches are famous for sightseeing and strolling.

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8. Kovalam

If beaches are your thing, you ought to try Kovalam. The Kovalam beach is famous for romantic walks, trying seafood, natural sightseeing, picnic, water activities, walk to lighthouse, Ayurveda massages and much more. This is the place of greater importance and thus, crowd is inevitable. If you choose to visit the place during a solitude time, choose very early morning. Do not get scammed by anyone with a bottle of oil on the beach, claiming to be a masseur. Choose traditional Ayurvedic centers to enjoy authentic massages.

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9. Marayoor

This is a secluded place surrounded by short mountains. The place is famous for its serenity and the non-commercialized tourism elements. If you are looking for a lone time in a beautiful paradise location, Marayoor is an important destination. You can find many estates to enjoy a little luxury in this region. This destination is specifically for those who want to keep away from urban life, as much as possible throughout the honeymoon period.

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10. Poovar

What can scream romance more than a floating cottage in the Arabian Sea? This tourism town is famous for water activities, beach picnic and much more. If you love water or if you want to enjoy a unique environment during your vacation, this is the best place to be in.

Apart from these, the state is filled with numerous tourist attractions and breathtaking sites. The best time to visit Kerala is during winter season, which starts in October and ends in March. However, the land will be at prime beauty in numerous regions, throughout the year. If you are choosing to visit Kerala for the first time, choose pioneers in tour packages like Maharajas’ Express. If you are looking to stick with Kerala for your entire vacation, you can find extension tour with Maharajas’ Express, which focuses only on Kerala destinations. These trips are short-term offers and thus, check with the official site to learn more details about it, before planning your vacation.

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