Dec 29

Cochin is one of the most beautiful cites in the state of Kerala. It is endowed with amazing tourism attractions that appeals tourists from all over the world. It is the second largest city in the state. Fondly known as the queen of Arabian Sea it is one of the major sea ports since 14th century. Cochin palm fringed beaches, lovely backwaters, churches and wonderful attractions never fail to lure the heart of tourists. Come once and is sure you will love to roll down to Cochin time and again.

In this beauty city of Kerala, Europeans have left several remarkable monuments and buildings which are now the major attractions of tourists. The English, Dutch and the Portuguese have left their essence in Cochin in the form of churches, forts, monuments and colonial buildings. Some of the beautiful attractions which tourists would never love to miss on their backwater tours are

St Francis Church, Cochin: It is one of the oldest churches built by the Europeans in India. In this church the immortal soul of Vasco-Da-Gama the first Portuguese traveler to visit India was laid to rest. Later the body was moved to Lisbon in Portugal.

Matancherry Palace, Cochin: Fondly known as the Dutch Palace, this structure was built by the Portuguese and was later in 1955 was handed over to the Rajas of Cochin. It is the medieval charm situated at the Palace Road, Matancherry in Kochi. The central building of this impressive Dutch palace is one of the most impressive one where the auspicious occasions and ceremonies of the Rajas of Cochin were held.

Jewish Synagogue, Cochin: Magnificently decorated by the Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers, the beauty of Jewish Synagogue never fails to grab the heart of tourists. The best part is that none of the tiles that adorn this beautiful monument are similar to each other.

Chinese Fishing Nets in Cochin Harbor: It is one of the most beautiful attraction of Kochi that you will see along the finest beach of Kochi. It is said that the Fishing net was brought from the court of Kublai Khan and is has stayed here for ever since. The view of the Chinese net in the morning sunrise and evening sun set is amazing. Simplicity in design the Chinese Fishing Net works on the principle of balance that gathers the huge tourists’ attraction in the early morning and evening sunset.

Cherai Beach: It is one of the finest beaches in Kerala dotted with palm fringed beaches. If you are lucky enough you can even spot Dolphin jumping out of the water. A coir village with coconut grooves and paddy field is an additional attraction. You can enjoy the beach water activities in a delightful and memorable way along the Cherai Beach.

Beside these beautiful tourism attractions, Cochin is also famous for its colorful fairs and festivals. In this beautiful city of Kerala, festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm in a traditional way. Onam, Cochin Carnival, Indira Gandhi Boat Race, Jewish Festival, Malayatoor Perunal, etc are the major festivals celebrated in Cochin. While you come for Kerala Vacations, you should not miss to visit Cochin the most beautiful city of the state. It exhilarating beauty and heart grabbing tourists will surely offer you to enjoy vacation in a delightful and memorable way.

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Joseph is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on tour guide for Kerala Holiday and Tours Kerala. Find more at http://www.vacationskerala.com/

Jun 06

Sandwiched between the forested Western Ghats and the azure Arabian Sea, Kerala is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the India. Thanks to its breathtaking beaches, backwaters and hill stations, it creates truly perfect ambiance for a memorable holiday. Travellers from all over the world visit this beautiful state of India quite in good number.

Vacationers have wonderful opportunity to explore amazing tourism opportunity during their holidays in Kerala, God’s Own Country. Beach tourism, heritage tourism, backwater tourism, hill station tourism, village tourism, nature tourism, medical tourism, monsoon tourism, etc are prime elements of tourism in God’s Own Country.

Accommodation facilities in Kerala are excellent. There are several resorts, hotels and guest homes in the state offering excellent accommodation and great Indian hospitality. Almost all popular beach and backwater destinations of the state are dotted with resorts, hotels, spa resort, ayurvedic resorts, etc. Accommodation in ayurvedic and spa resorts is simply a rejuvenating and refreshing experience. Kovalam and Varkala are internationally popular beach resorts in Kerala, India.

There is a unique type of accommodation facility available in Kerala. Vacationers love to enjoy it during their holiday in Kerala, India. You are thinking about what is this? Well, it is houseboat in Kerala. Yes, houseboats, traditionally known as Kettuvallam and used for cargo carriers. Today, Kettuvallams have been converted into giant houseboats floating over scenic and serene backwaters of the state.

House boats in backwaters are well equipped with modern and lavish amenities like luxurious hotels. They provide excellent accommodation experience not less than hotels. What you will need onboard houseboat, there is everything like well-furnished & lavish bedrooms, dining space, kitchen and more importantly opportunity to see views of scenic surrounding of water world from windows of your bedrooms.

A houseboat stay provides vacationers wonderful opportunity to amazing backwater tourism as well as offering unique & excellent accommodation. A well-organized cruise over serene and scenic backwaters takes travellers in to the world of wonderment and surprises. You will fill you have been entered into a unique and peaceful world. Everything seems to be relaxing and peaceful. And scenic surroundings treat your eyes well.

Houseboat accommodation is also very popular among honeymooners or newly wed couples. Couples love cruising over serene & scenic backwaters and spend their honeymoon vacation onboard floating luxurious hotels – houseboats. Couples find truly different but more romantic ambiance for their much awaited honeymoon vacation. Surly, it can be a different but cheerful experience to cherish for lifetime.

Backwater destinations like Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kollam and Fort Kochi are idea spot to star and end houseboat cruise. Travelers can any one of destination to explore Backwater in Kerala with a houseboat cruise. There are an exciting range of kerala house boat packages available in the market to choose from. You can choose one of them to start your houseboat cruise. Houseboats are available for 1-2-3 day or for a couple of weeks. Well, willing to explore the backwater tourism in Kerala and experience unique accommodation facilities, visit Kerala, stay at houseboats and have a memorable experience.

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Joseph Moore is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on tour guide for Kerala Backwater Tours and Houseboats in Backwater. Find more package at http://www.keralahouseboat.org/

Jun 06

Kerala, the beautiful state of India, is among top honeymoon destinations of India. Thanks to its superb scenic beauty, cool climate, catchy attractions and cheerful climate, Kerala draws the attentions of couples through out the entire globe. There are many picturesque destinations in the state for mesmeric honeymoon vacations to cherish for lifetime. Among all of them Kovalam, Alleppey and Munnar are very popular. These three destinations of Kerala are dream destinations for many couples from all over the world. They are known for their distinct charm and appeal. But similarity is they are endowed with extraordinary scenic beauty and provide couples truly romantic ambiance for romantic honeymoon vacations. They never fail to steal the heart and grab the attentions of coupes with their unique charm.

Kovalam is an internationally famous beach destination of India situated in Kerala, God’s Own Country. Dotted with swaying palm coconut trees Kovalam beach is a very favored destination for many honeymooners or newly wed couples. Swaying palm trees, silvery white sands, scenic beauty and serene environment team up together and create truly romantic ambiance for honeymoon vacation in Kerala, India. Swimming and bathing are very refreshing and exhilarating in the wave. Couples love it. And ayurvedic massage parlors, yoga centres, spa centers, water sport facilities, etc are also popular among honeymoon couples coming to Kovalam beach in Kerala. Surfing, sunbathing, swimming, etc are very popular among other possible activities in Kovalam beach. Many couples from different countries prefer to spend their romantic honeymoon vacation on serene and scenic beaches of Kovalam, India. Other popular beaches in Kerala are Fort Kochi, Varkala, Alappuzha, Marari, Cherai, etc.

Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha, is also a very popular destination of many honeymoon couples. It has beaches, backwaters, catchy attractions, and more importantly serene and scenic ambiance for mesmerizing honeymoon vacation. It is basically famous for backwater tourism in the state. There are ayurvedic resorts and spa centres offering refreshing experience to couples. Postcard-perfect landscapes with awesome serenity simply steal the heart of couples. Alleppey is a very popular destination to start popular houseboat cruise over scenic and serene backwaters. A night houseboat cruise of 2 or 4 days can be delightful experience of kerala honeymoon travel & tours. A well-organized houseboat cruise provides couples unique experience and adds romance to couples romantic vacation. Houseboats are well-equipped with modern facilities. They provide excellent accommodation like luxurious hotels.

Another popular honeymoon destination in Kerala is Munnar – a beautiful hill station. It is endowed with superb nature beauty and the ambiance here is truly romantic filled with the fragrance of tea leaves and wildflowers. There are several resorts offering excellent accommodation to couples. Postcard-perfect landscapes and serene ambiance never fail to steal the heart of couples. In fact, Munnar is one of the most favored destinations of honeymoon couples coming for Kerala honeymoon tours and travels. Thanks to superb scenic beauty, Munnar is also considered to be the “Kashmir of South”. Other popular hill stations in the Kerala are Ponmudi, Wayanad and Eco Point which can be also the deserving destinations of honeymoon tours in Kerala, India.

So, if you too are planning for honeymoon vacation in Kerala, you should consider about picturesque destinations like Kovalam, Alleppey and Munnar.

About Author ::

Joseph Moore is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on tour guide for Kerala Honeymoon Tours and Honeymoon Tours Kerala. Find more at http://www.kerala-honeymoon-packages.com/

Jun 06

For those tourists who prefer to explore copious beauty of nature on their travel and tourism in India, I think the beautiful hill state of Himachal Pradesh can be right place for them. The state is endowed with superb nature beauty and able luring tourists and vacationers through out the entire globe. It is the land where snow-capped mountain peaks of mighty Himalayas touch a clear azure sky. It is a land where meadows of colorful wild flowers entice tourists and make environment enjoyable with sweet fragrance. It is a land where fruit laden orchards in full bloom. It is land where rich flora & fauna grab the heart of tourist. It is the land where adventure & sport activities thrill the heart of tourists. Truly, Himachal is a perfect destination for those tourists who love to see nature at its best.

There are several fascinating destinations and tourist places in the state offering wonderful options for amazing tourism and mesmerizing vacation. Shimla (the Capital City of Himachal), Manali (fondly described as the Switzerland of India), Kullu Valley, Chamba Valley, Kangra Valley, Lahaul, Spiti Valley, Dalhousie, Kasauli, Dharamshala, Kurfi, Chail, Kinnaur, Chail, Palampur, Mandi, Solan, etc are some of popular tourist places in the state. All these places are known for superb nature beauty and beautiful nature creations. These are ideal for explore exceptional and copious beauty of nature. These beautiful tourist places deserve the attentions of tourists like family vacationers, nature lovers and honeymooners quite in good number. Undoubtedly, exploring these beautiful places of Himachal will grab your heart and you will fall in love with exceptional scenic beauty and agreeable ambiance.

Among all the major tourist places of the state, Shimla, Kullu and Manali are very popular among tourists and appeal tourists from all over the world. Shimla, once the summer capital of India and now the capital city of the state, is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the state. A well organized Shimla tour grabs your heart and provides you opportunity for amazing tourism and mesmerizing vacation. Shimla is one of the most popular hill stations in the country and often described as the Queen of Hill Stations. It has lots of attractions to offer its visitors. The Mall, the Ridge, Colonial Houses, Jakhoo Hill & Temple, Summer Hill, Prospect Hill, Christ Church, Observatory Hill, etc are prime attractions of Shimla tours and travels. Shimla is a much loved destinations for honeymooners or newly wedded couples. It offers truly romantic and agreeable ambiance for memorable honeymoon vacation in India.

Like Shimla, Kullu and Manali are two other frequently visited and popular destinations in the beautiful hill state of Himachal Pradesh. Kullu and Manali are famous hill resorts of north India surrounded by pine, deodar & oak forested hills and lush green lively meadows of colorful wild flowers. Kullu and Manali are also dotted with some of ancient temples and lively & lush valleys of the regions are worth exploring. Every year tourists from all over the world embark on Kullu Manali tour quite in good number. Due to superb nature beauty the region of Kullu and Manali is very popular among honeymooners or newly wedded couples. The region is also very popular for availability of adventure and sport activities. White water rafting, trekking, mountaineering, rock climbing, mountain biking, angling & fishing, skiing, heli-skiing, ice-skating, etc are worth enjoying adventure and sport options available on your Kulu Manali tour. Truly, Himachal Pradesh is a worth visiting and worth exploring destination of India.

About Author ::


Joseph Moore is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tourism related topics. He has authored many books on tour guide for Kullu Manali Tour and Honeymoon Packages Manali.