Congratulations! You're ready to tie the knot and move on to the next stage of your life. What better way to get to know your partner and enjoy each other's company than right after your wedding, in a gorgeous and fascinating honeymoon destination?
All set for a monsoon wedding? Let the fun, revelry and romance continue into your choice of an ideal honeymoon destination. From Kerala, we offer a list of some unusual places that are ideal for a monsoon honeymoon.
Monsoon is a beautiful season in Kerala and it is celebrated with great happiness as it comes after the long summer months. The showers are pretty heavy and they can sometimes go on for days. Tourists from different parts of the state as well as other countries visit Kerala at this time to experience the beauty and magic of this season. It is also believed that monsoon is the apt time for undergoing Ayurvedic rejuvenating therapies. Herbal oil massages help to revive your body as well as mind and this could be your added advantage for your vacation.
Tips:
1. Personal and Travel Documents
Newly married couples often enjoy calling themselves "Mr. and Mrs." but, in the eyes of airlines, customs and foreign affairs, you (or your wife) is still single. Use her maiden name when making all of your reservations, especially when applying for a visa.
Be prepared to have ready access to your birth and marriage certificates, passports, visas, insurance information and airline tickets.
2. Time of Travel
Your honeymoon doesn't have to be right after the wedding. It's up to you to decide when is the best time for your honeymoon. Talk to your spouse-to-be, and discuss your jobs and other responsibilities that you will be leaving behind when you take your twosome break from the world.
3. Location
Location plays a big role in determining the time of your travel.
4. Budget
Talking about money and expenses can be awkward at this stage, but now that you're going to be partners for life, you should both contribute to everything, including travel expenses. This way, you can plan a solid budget and avoid overspending on your honeymoon.
5. Activities
Discuss the activities that each of you wants to do during your honeymoon to narrow down the options. You should both be excited about all your honeymoon will entail.
A honeymoon is a great escape for a new couple, and is only for the two of you. It's the perfect time to celebrate your marriage and take some time to relax before going back to the real world, so be prepared and enjoy every moment.
Places in Kerala to visit in Monsoon season.
1. Munnar
Munnar is a hill station which falls in the Idukki district of Kerala. It’s famous for tea gardens and it’s a home to many endangered species of animals. There would be heavy showers during monsoon season but if you enjoy relaxing and tasting the special Munnar tea this would be ideal holiday spot.
2. Thekkady
Thekkady is situated in Idukki district and it’s famous for the Periyar National Park.The park is spread over 777 sq km of valleys, hills and you can spot many tropical as well as deciduous forests. It experiences heavy showers during monsoon season but it is said that some animals come out during monsoons. Some of the popular attractions in the park are bamboo rafting and night patrol in the jungle.
3. Kumarakom
Kumarakom is famous for the houseboat stays and it has numerous top-notch resorts by the Vembanad Lake. It’s an excellent holiday spot and most of the resorts offer the Kerala Ayurvedic treatments. You can also avail special monsoon packages and experience the beautiful backwaters of Kerala. Some other attractions here include the bird sanctuary, sunset cruises and even cycling to the nearby farms.
4. Wayanad
Wayanad is one the most beautiful districts of Kerala and its known for it rich green environment surrounding it. You have tea as well as coffee plantations, waterfalls and valleys that make this place a good holiday spot. Lakkidi a place in Wayanad is known to experience the highest rainfall but otherwise, it’s an ideal place to enjoy the beauty of nature and the charming landscapes.
5. Alappuzha
Alappuzha has been blessed with nature’s scenic backwaters, lagoons, canals and beaches. This small stretch of land is located in between the Vembanad Lake and the Arabian Sea. It is truly the Venice of the East and you can see vacationers often opting for houseboat cruises that take you around the backwaters of Alappuzha as well as the beautiful city. The snake boat race happens in the first week of August and it delights to see all the boats competing against each other. You also have resorts and homestays in Alappuzha that also cater to Ayurvedic treatments.
6. Athirappilly
This place is located in Thrissur district and its famous for the Athirappilly waterfalls. The waterfalls along with lush green environment make it an ideal spot to spend time with your family or friends Visitors all across India come to Athirappilly just to see the falls and monsoon season is the best time of the year. This waterfall is where many of the famous movies have been shot. Example, Jiya Jale from Dil Se and Raavan.
7. Mattupetty
It is located at a height of 1700m and is approximately 13 km away from Munnar. It’s famous for tea plantations and is habitat for some rare species of birds. Other attractions here is the Mattupetty Dam and the Kundalla lake which is ideal picnic spot. Speedboats and motor boats are available for hire. This place experiences heavy rains but you can still make short tours to see around Mattupetty.
Kerala is a beautiful place and there are so much more to try in monsoon. However, keep in mind that there is heavy rainfall during this time and you should be aware that in some places, there could be blocked roads, landslides etc. So, always check with the authorities for current situations before planning on your trip.
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