There’s a good reason why India is regarded as one of the best places in the world to honeymoon.
The sheer beauty of the countryside itself, coupled with the traditional architecture and strong sense of culture make it a country waiting for your Instagram post maker to turn it into a stunningly curated social media post that will have your friends and family drooling.
However India is also a big place, which means you need to take the time to find the perfect destination within the country to enjoy your honeymoon. But, here are seven reasons why we think Kerala, situated on the tropical Malabar Coast of south-western India, should always be top of the list for India’s favourite honeymoon destinations.
Look Out on the 7 Reasons that makes Kerala an ought to do Honeymoon Destination
Enjoy the idyllic life on a houseboat
What better way to switch off from all the trappings of the world and just enjoy time with each other than on a cruisy houseboat experience, where Mother Nature will be your only third wheel?
This is one of the unique selling points for travellers heading to Kerala, with more than 1,000 traditional kettuvallams (houseboats) available for romantic and enduring experiences along the enormous network of waterways.
You will even be transported by private canoes to isolated lunch spots and candle-lit dinners before being returned to your air-conditioned cabin on your own houseboat. It truly is the ultimate way to enjoy each other's company on your honeymoon.
Visit the tea plantations of Munnar
The famous black tea plantations of Kerala have history that dates back centuries and rolling, picturesque fields that will take your breath away. You can choose between a quaint charming bungalow or resort style luxury, depending on your tastes.
There is plenty for newly-weds to enjoy in Munnar, including tours of the gardens and factories, museums featuring a variety of antiquities, and the sheer beauty of the walking trails at altitude with the best views of the mountain ranges.
Enjoy the art and culture of Wayanad
This is the option for the trailblazers; the trekkers that love to hike and the anthropologists who love to discover art that has laid untouched for centuries. Vattakali and Koodiyattam are two of the regions you will want to check out first, along with artists playing traditional music instruments made of bamboo and wood. Overall, there is over a staggering 90 kilo hectares of natural forest to explore, so you could spend your entire honeymoon just here if you wanted to!
The rich legacy of arts and crafts is present in all corners of Wayanad, including music, dance, ornamentation and handicrafts. There is no shortage of fun to be had for the more intrepid honeymooners, including river trails, rainforest treks, wildlife safaris, spice tours, heritage and legend trails, camping, trekking and shopping.
Experience the temples and lagoons of Alappuzha (Alleppey)
This coastal town boasts a network of backwaters, tranquil beaches and lush landscapes just waiting to be explored, with stunning beaches galore located right beside the Arabian Sea. It’s the perfect beach honeymoon spot, where you’ll be able to indulge in sunbathing, stroll along the shore, enjoy water sports like parasailing and jet skiing, and take beautiful photos to send to everyone back home.
Are you a seafood lover? Then Alappuzha is going to be your paradise, thanks to its host of beachfront shacks and renowned seafood restaurants. Be sure to indulge in the traditional Karimeen Pollichathu, a marinated pearl spot fish wrapped in banana leaves and spices, cooked to perfection.
Don’t forget to visit Mullakkal Rajarajeswari Temple and Thiruvampady Sree Krishna Swami Temple. But there are many more temples to see if you’re not short on time, that also offer traditional and beautiful accommodation options.
See Thrissur, Kerala's cultural capital
This is the place for honeymooners wanting to soak up as much Indian culture as possible in one short visit. Decorated elephants being paraded at Vadakkumnathan Temple, grand festivals and rich history… Thrissur is a hub for art, literature, and religious diversity.
The Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours is a beacon of traditional architectural brilliance. The Thrissur Zoo and State Museum are a joint destination for cultural heritage and biodiversity lovers. Meanwhile, Thrissur Pooram, the annual Hindu temple festival held between April and May, is the time the whole region comes alive in celebration. Plan your trip carefully and you can arrange to line up your honeymoon with this vibrant event.
Take in the Sita Devi Lake in Devikulam
Mangalam Devi Temple, Mariamman Temple and Ayyanar Temple are some of the must-visit Hindu tourist attractions in Devikulam, but the real attraction of this region is definitely the lake, where honeymooners can truly get away from it all and enjoy the natural beauty in private.
Here you’ll find the greenest sceneries, waterfalls and tea plantations. And, despite the ancient religious heritage of Sita Devi Lake, you are even allowed to go trout fishing. You’ll be in close proximity to Palivasal Waterfalls and Thoovanam Falls for day trips and refreshing dips under their cascading waters.
Even the journey to the lake and picnic site is an experience in itself. Hire a cab or rideshare from Kochi airport and soak up all of the flora and fauna on the way to the most relaxing honeymoon experience imaginable. You’ll be needing it after all the adrenaline of hosting your wedding!
When it comes to honeymoon destinations, Kerala really is hard to beat because of its coastal beauty, cultural heritage and national significance, along with its mountain ranges and rolling hills that make it truly breathtaking, whether you’re on land or floating along the water.
There are tremendous opportunities and various well-curated kerala tour packages to cram multiple experiences in the most adorable upcoming honeymoon to Kerala. Get the best of all the attractions that make this coastal state so desirable and you will have honeymoon memories (and picture-perfect Instagram collages) to last a lifetime.
