Idukki district in Kerala is blessed
with beautiful mountain ranges, stunning waterfalls, rivers, forests and a lot
of greenery. Some of the most visited honeymoon destinations are in or near Idukki.
Kerala tour packages to Idukki can
be an amazing experience of the rough countryside of Kerala. Idukki can be the
perfect place to camp to see Thekkadi, Munnar and Vagamon. You can enjoy being
in a cool village without too many rushing vehicles. Kerala tour packages to
Idukki can be quite astounding because of the beautiful hills and valleys here.
This is probably one of the most blessed places in Kerala in terms of nature,
landscapes, climate and natural resources. The Coffee and Spice plantations in
Idukki are the best places to stay for an enchanting holiday experience. Idukki
has much more than the plantations, dams and sceneries. The villages and the
valleys of Idukki are very eventful places. There are trekking spots;
enchanting wildlife, temples and agricultural fields that are equally charming
which you can visit during your Kerala holiday packages in Idukki.
Plantations in Idukki
Idukki is blessed with a cool and moist
climate which makes it the right place for growing coffee, spices, fruits and
vegetables that grow only in a cool climate. Most of the places in Kerala experience
a hot and humid climate except during the monsoons. Hill stations in Kerala are
the only places where you can experience a cool climate during your Kerala tourism packages. Mountain
ranges are usually not easy to convert into agricultural land. But Idukki’s
landscapes are suitable and very fertile for cultivation. The climatic
conditions make it the perfect place to grow coffee, cardamom, pepper, ginger
and many other fruits and vegetables that grow only in a cool climate. This
ensured the growth of many plantations in Idukki which are well maintained. Few
years back the plantation tours started gaining the attraction of many tourists
which encouraged the farm and plantation owners to build plantation resorts.
Usually, a plantation will consist of many acres of land with multiple crops
like few acres for coffee, few acres for spices and rest of the area for fruits
and vegetables.
Some very fertile plantations grow rare
herbs which are used for making medicines, cosmetics and sometimes for
flavouring food also. The cottage amidst the estate will be very quiet and the
climate and aroma will also be very romantic. Plantation resorts are planned
such that only 2 or 3 cottages are there inside one plantation or else they
will be miles apart. This will give ample privacy to the honeymoon couples during
their Kerala travel. Many interesting Kerala Packages are now available which will help the tourists to make the Kerala
trip wonderful. Traditional Kerala food will be provided in a common canteen or
the main resort where usually the plantation’s owner or a manager stays. In the
day time, a guide will take the tourists on a walking tour of the plantations.
The fresh aromatic air will be so energizing that you will not feel any strain
in walking through acres of plantations. Murikkadi and Kumly are popular places
where you can go on plantation tours. Pothanmedu has many tea, coffee and spice
plantations but it is more popular for trekking. At Vandiperiyar, there are
processing units where the coffee, tea and spices are processed and packed
fresh. You can buy some fresh produce here to take back with you. There’s a
flower garden here which is very colourful and a favourite among the tourists.
You must visit this place during your Kerala trip.
Trekking, Paragliding and other exciting activities
One of the most thrilling factors of Kerala holiday packages is the nature
adventures you can engage in Munnar. Munnar’s mountains and forests make the
perfect place for trekking, paragliding and cycling. You can engage in a
variety of adventure and hurdle games at the Fun Forest Adventures in Munnar. Pothanmedu
near Munnar is another picturesque place where you can enjoy a thrilling trek
through the forests and mountains. You can also camp in one of the mountains
overnight and enjoy a campfire at night. You will have to take permission from
the forest authorities as the forests and the Western Ghats are reserved
places. Lock Heart Gap and Anamudi also are beautiful places where you can go
trekking. Anamudi offers a stunning panoramic sight of the valleys and
mountains from the peak. Rock climbing at the thommankuthu waterfalls is a thrilling
adventure that you will never forget in Kerala tours in your life.
Tea Estates of Munnar
A tour of Tea Estates of Munnar will be
one of the most beautiful experiences during your Kerala honeymoon packages. You can walk or cycle through the narrow
winding roads of the estate. An evening spent here watching the sun set behind
the gorgeous mountains will be one of the most romantic moments of your life. You
can ask someone to take your picture with this background or go for a selfie
with the background of the tea estate. If you are not the adventurous type, the
best time to visit Munnar is during the monsoons. You can see the colourful rainbow
that forms a bridge between the mountains. The climate gets much cooler during
the rains. You can enjoy watching it rain listening to the frogs, birds and
insects chirp. You can spend the entire day watching the rains and the
beautiful greenery all around, sipping a hot cup of tea and embracing your
newly wed partner.
Mattuppetty
Dairy farm and Dam
The Indo-Swiss dairy project at
Mattuppetty attracts many tourists for sightseeing and also for learning about
dairy farms and cattle breeding. There are many cattle sheds here of which 2
are open to all visitors. The garden on the premises are very well maintained
and have many rare colourful flowers and a nursery too. The Mattuppetty dam
nearby is a popular shooting location for songs and movies. It offers stunning
views for the tourists and is an excellent place where you can take photos. There’s
a lake also nearby the dam which is a picture-perfect backdrop for romance.
Tour of Vagamon and Thekkadi
Vagamon is a beautiful picnic spot near Idukki
which is located amidst 3 mountains and a lake. The green meadows of Vagamon
are one of the most beautiful locations for a day tour. You can enjoy a boat ride on the lake nearby during the honeymoon packages in Kerala. There are exotic resorts nearby where you can spend a
day or two just enjoying each other’s company. They offer rejuvenating
Ayurvedic treatments and massages which will be the best experience for your
mind and body. Thekkadi is a popular tourist location for wildlife safari,
plantation tours and trekking. It is a regular location for honeymoon packages
in Kerala. Tourists can enjoy a boat ride on the Periyar Reservoir and they can
see the animals in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Spice and coffee plantations
of Thekkadi are popular tourist spots. Many of them offer exotic resorts also
where you can stay overnight. The forests in Thekkadi are best for jungle
safari and trekking. Beware of leeches here when you go out into the wild. You
can carry some salt and sprinkle it on the leeches that stick onto your skin to
suck the blood. In some other parts of the world, these leeches are considered
medicinal and a leech treatment is considered very exotic to purify the blood!
Waterfalls
in Idukki
Idukki’s rivers and mountains have many
stunning waterfalls. Thommankuthu, Top Station, Meenmutti, Kuttikkanam,
Aattukal, Nyayamkad, Pallivasal etc. are popular waterfalls where many tourists
regularly visit. These places are very popular picnic spots for the locals. There
are many small waterfalls on the way from Kochi to Munnar and between Munnar
and Vagamon. Many tourists stop at these places to take pictures and to stretch
their legs during the travel. If you are visiting Kerala during the monsoons,
it will be better to avoid the waterfalls as they can get very dangerous.
Other Attractions in Idukki
Chithirapuram is a beautiful place for
sightseeing and shopping. The Pallivasal Hydroelectric Project is situated in
Chithirapuram which is a popular attraction for students and many tourists too.
Peerumed and Devikulam are some other beautiful locations admired for the
gorgeous sceneries, fresh air and excellent climate.The Sita Devi Lake in
Devikulam is a regular location for boating during the honeymoon packages in Kerala. Echo Point is also a popular location
visited by everyone coming to Munnar. The Iravikkulam National Park and Chinnar
wildlife sanctuary offer a wonderful experience in wildlife safari.
Many resorts in popular locations
conduct cultural events, traditional dance and music performances and group
activities during the peak season time when the place will be filled with
tourists. You can also enjoy campfires and barbecue parties at some resorts,
especially the plantation resorts. For cycling and trekking, you can take the
equipment on rent but make sure you carry the right clothes and shoes.
Adventure trips are organized by many resorts and hotels if booked in advance. Nature
photography and wildlife photography are popular activities many tourists
engage in capturing the beauty of Idukki.
