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Kerala Tour Packages

“There is Kerala and there is India”.
(Abu Abraham). The land coconuts, bright sunshine, halcyon beaches, towering mountain pinnacles, mist laden vales, the gurgling Arabian Sea, the realm of sukha-chikitsa, honeymooners’ paradise, solitude seekers Eden, the land of Kathakali, a veritable treasure trove of old world architecture bearing the insignia of a rich and vibrant past, snake boat races, festivities of Onam- these arresting frames promise an exquisite experience that is sure to etch an indelible impression in the mind. It is a retreat, far away from the madding crowd, that is a stark contrast to the attic like city existence, ridden with anxiety and stress. A sojourn of the serene backwaters injects renewed vigor and verve to battle with demons of existentialism. It is like rediscovering your faith and hope in life. You can experience the unfathomable depths of belief on the shores of Kerala. Purge away all those impurities with, kerala tour packages, that seem to clog our lives. Take a trip to Kerala to meet the new you.

The unique selling protocol of this beautiful country are its spectacular locales that will you leave you breathless and gasping for more. They play perfect ambassadors for God’s Own Country, drawing hordes of wanderlustaholics to its lush acres all round the year. Cashing in on huge footfalls, the tourism industry in Kerala has grown in leaps and bounds. The boom struck jackpot for the country during middle of the nineties. A whole new generation woke up to a period of unprecedented economic reforms that paved the way for the stupendous economic boom of the twenty-first century. Economic reforms brought in its wake a better way of life. The Indians known for their love of travel, started exploring Kerala. Exotic locations, calm repose haunts- Kerala soon shot up on the popularity radar. The burgeoning Hindi film industry also gave an emphatic thrust to Kerala tourism.

The tour packages come in all shapes and sizes. In the heydays of mushrooming tourist operators and travel agents, the travel enthusiast is spoilt for choice. Packages tailor made to suit every platter are on offer. The itinerary was formerly dished out by travel agents. In this day and age, you can fix up your own travel plans. The numerous festivals that have made Kerala famous, are haute dates to treat yourself to a holiday.

These getaway programs have plenty to offer. Kerala is famous for its majestic hill holiday destinations, witnesses a huge demand for mountain tour packages. You can go back packing to Trivandrum. There are plethora of offers like 5 days and 4 nights of lounging on stunning beaches and journeying through the verdant backwaters. Estuary Island Resort and Deluxe Island Resort are a couple of accommodation options for the tourists visiting Trivandrum. Your itinerary will also include a houseboat trip to Alleppey. Pay your homage at the Padmanabhaswamy Temple and savor the splendor of the idol. You can also chalk out your plans according to the Palliveta and Arattu festivities. It is also the birth place of the fantastic Kalaripayatu. So, do not forget to visit a kalari and pick up some of those moves. You can also pack in some ayurveda sessions in your trip of Trivandrum.

Considering our frenetic pace of life where we have no time to stand and stare, a brief rejuvenated tour package fits the bill perfectly. 2 nights and 3 days tour to Kodam Thuruthu Island situated in the backwaters of Aleppey is an ideal haute haunt. You can book your tickets to two days of unadulterated peace of the soul by checking in to Pristin Island Resort, tucked away in the lush backwaters of Alleppey. A ride on the kettuvallom is a heavenly experience. A visit to the Kayamkulam Lake, Krishnapuram Palace, Vembanad Lake should also be a part of your itinerary. The boat races that are icons of the heritage of Kerala, are the major show stealers. The Champakulam Boat Race, the Aranmula Boat Race, the Payippad Boat Race and the famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race are spectacular sigts indeed.

The luxurious houseboats that adorns travelogues and lifestyle magazines are also fodder for attractive tourist packages.1 night and 2 days stay on air conditioned deluxe house boats cruising from Alappuzha to Kumarakom are sure to be a thorough pleasure trip. They are equipped with fashionable and high-end jacuzzi along with other luxurious comforts. A visit to the avian park of Kumarakom that houses a whole lot of migratory birds, is a must visit.

Couple your trip to the backwaters with a tour of Lakshadweep. Packages are usually of 10 nights and 11 days. The Bangaram Resort located on the Bangaram Island is a famous tourist haunt.

You can also plan an elongated trip of 17 days or of a month, if you want to soak in the real flavor of the country. A visit to the Ayurvedic spas can form a tour package in itself. Relaxing oil massages that soothes those frayed nerves are sure to be worth every penny that you dish out. Bird sanctuaries, wild life safaris are also alluring tour packages where you get to experience spectacular wild life of Kerala.

Onam, one of the major festivals of Kerala, ushers a whole lot of tourists. This harbinger of a new year, encompasses the famous snake boat race, that is held on the fifth day and the Maramudi or the bullock cart race are highlights of Onam.

So plan your trips in advance and enjoy whale of a time in lovely Kerala.