Romantic retreats are very common in Tamilnadu and Kerala. Kerala is known as the Venice of East and Tamil Nadu is the land of culture, beauty and art. For those who are not versed with the geography of India, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are coastal regions in the southern Indian peninsular. They have tropical climates and exotic ecosystem. Here are the top 8 places for honeymoon retreats in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
1. Kovalam
Kovalam is located in Kerala. This place has the most blissful beach and other charming elements in the state. The best time to visit this place is during monsoon and winter when the beach looks chilled and serene. The top honeymoon activities here are lighthouse stroll during sunset, sunbath, beach picnic, candle lit dinner in the beach, kayaking, water skiing and others. It is very easy to reach Kovalam from Trivandrum International airport. This airport connects a lot of western and eastern countries to Kerala. There are a lot of beach resorts where you can spend luxurious honeymoon time. If you are looking for budget hotels there are a lot of guest houses, small time lodges and other styles of accommodation.
2. Varkala
Varkala is located in Kerala. It is also similar to Kovalam when it comes to the beauty of its beaches. It is a little less crowded than Kovalam and thus, makes it a wonderful place for honeymooners who want to be left alone. You cannot find a lot of touristy activities here and this is one of the reasons why you can be left alone more often. The beaches are charming as always. You can enjoy refreshing walk, hire a boat and enjoy sunset from the middle of the ocean, enjoy lake boating and others. The nearest airport to Varkala is Trivandrum International airport. From the airport, you can take any form of transportation to reach Varkala. There are a lot of accommodation facilities that would suit your budget.
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3. Bekal
When it comes to backwaters, there are a lot of places like Alleppey and others. But, if you are looking for a jungle styled romantic getaway, this is the right place. This does not mean that it is a forest. Bekal is a little away from all hustles of urban advantages. You can enjoy the sunset from the Bekal fort, enjoy the sea, and go for Kayaking, spa together and others. Bekal is known for its backwaters cruise on a small boat. You can enjoy a wonderful evening on the backwaters with your special one. The nearest airport to Bekal is the Managalore international airport.
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4. Alleppey
Alleppey is known for its backwaters. The romantic backwater cruise on a houseboat is the best honeymoon activity here. You can also hire luxury house boats and spend you whole honeymoon on backwaters. There are a lot of other honeymoon activities like couple massages, cruise on Vembanad Lake, Marari beach activities and others. The nearest airport is the Cochin International airport. There are a lot of cruise options and accommodation facilities here for you to pick according to your budget.
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5. Munnar
Munnar is a hill station in Kerala. It is a blissful place filled with lush green plantation, waterfalls and peaks. You can do a lot of outdoor activities like hiking, spotting rare and exotic flowers and others. There are a lot of picnic spots to spend some special time with your love. The place is filled with natural beauty and it is a picturesque place. It is close to Cochin International airport that connects many important international destinations with Kerala.
6. Coonoor
Coonoor is located in Tamil Nadu. It is a romantic getaway for those who want to roam around in the wild with their loved ones. There are a lot of estates where you can wander with your special one. There is a lot of winding narrow paths where you can drive and enjoy some serene time with your special one. Coonoor is a small hill station near Coimbatore. You cannot find traffic here and thus, you can enjoy lone time without any worry away from the hustle of the city.
7. Kodaikanal
It is the honeymoon capital of Tamilnadu. This is a charming place with a wonderful lake, many peaks and other attractions. The top honeymoon activities in Kodaikanal are boating in lake, trekking, and picnic and visiting Bear Shola Falls. There are a lot of serene places to enjoy strolling with your special one. It is very close to Madurai airport. There are a lot of different ranges of accommodations in this city that would suit your budget.
8. Ooty
Ooty is a similar place with mesmerizing natural environment. You can find a lot of places to stroll, picnic and relax. There is a lake where you can enjoy boating and also make other attractions including visiting carrot fields, trekking Dodabetta, walking in orchards and so on. The nearest airport is in Coimbatore. The rail travel from Coimbatore to Ooty is a remarkable experience and it is the most recommended romantic activity too. If you are choosing road travel, stop at the theme park in Mettupalayam for some water based fun time.
There are a lot of interesting places in Tamil Nadu and Kerala like Wayanad, Kanyakumari, and Madurai and so on. If you are planning to choose a honeymoon spot, there are a lot of options here. It is better to visit these places in late monsoon or winter season to avoid tropical summer and humid condition.
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