Exhausted from the scorching sun and got tanned from its rays. Your skin and your soul need a refreshing and relaxing place to sit and enjoy the climate. We have handpicked such destinations exclusively for you which helps to escape from summer.
- Munnar
- Thekkady
- Ooty
- Kodaikanal
- Alleppey
- Kumarakom
Munnar:
Tired of being in a hot and sunny weather, wish to be escape from Lord Surya and rest in chill and serene climate in nature’s bed. Here is your desired getaway from your routine chaotic environment. Drive through the lush green environment in the hilly meadows of western ghats. You can walk through the mist and fog and reach the second highest peak of tiger resemblance hills ‘meesapulli mala’ after Anamudi in Kerala. Spend your night in Kerala’s nature tranquillity to and camp there to explore the beauty of God’s own country. Lot of wildlife reserves live in the dense arena of western ghats specifically Eravikulam national park is an indispensable place for wildlife admirers. Munnar is yet another a major hub of tea plantation in South India. Taste the tea prepared from fresh tea leaves of Munnar. Experience the chill climate in your sun burned skin in the months of summer.
Places to visit: Eravikulam national park, Kollukkumallay tea estate, Kundala lake, mettupatty dam
Thekkady:
Ever thought about living a gadget-free and back to stone age life for at least one day? Here is your destination Thekkady which is the best place to see the real-life wildlife without having screen between you and wild animals. You can just have a nature walking tour on some parts of Park where you can literally see a herd of elephants roaming close to you with a couple of large white ivories from its trunk. It encompasses itself several activities like boating, jungle safari, spice plantation and elephant ride in Periyar National Park.
Places to visit: Mangla devi temple, Periyar wildlife sanctuary, Abraham’s spice garden, Murikkady, Kalari centre, Chellakovil, Pandikuzhi and Periyar lake for boating.
Ooty:
Ooty, udagamandalam, nilgris – This place has multiple names but aptly referred as “Queen of hills”. Yet another a hilly hideaway on this summer. Foggy vision is still possible even during summer in Ooty. Once you reach Dodabetta peak, you can see plains of Coimbatore and Mysore plateau if nature co-operates. After that, you can visit Botanical garden, it’s a paradise if you are a horticulture lover. You can see varieties of flora in Ooty ranging from unique types of roses, imported shrubs and years old trees or you can just sit in the green lawn carpet and live the beauty of nature. Coonoor is yet another best destination to feel chill climate on the derma layer of your body.
Places to visit: Mountain railway journey through toy train, Botanical garden, Dodabetta peak, Pykara waterfalls, Dodabetta tea factory
Kodaikanal:
The word Kodaikanal is the amalgamation of two words in Tamil language wherein ‘Kodai’ means summer and ‘kanal’ means ‘to see’. When we merge these words, it will be like ‘place to see in summer’. I would like to rephrase this to ‘MUST visit place in summer’. It also been referred as ‘Princess of Hills’. Climate of Kodai don’t exceed 20o C makes a perfect destination for summer. In the centre of the city, there lies a man-made lake has a perimeter of 5 kms wherein you can do boat-ride with your loved ones. If your interest is to away from crowd and sit and relax, Kodai also has exotic place like that, Poombarai. But it is little far from Kodaikanal, you have travel 20 kms from the bustle and hustle of Kodai. Way from Kodai to Poombarai is spell-bounding, I assure you that you will love the journey. Once you reach the top of the hill, you can see a colourful village from there amidst giant mountains of the western ghats. No hustle and bustle! No crowd! Simply peace!!
Places to visit: Silver cascade falls, Bryant park, Kodaikanal lake, Coaker’s walk, Bear shola falls, Guna caves, Pillar rock, Poombarai and pine forest
Alleppey:
Alleppey had become a synonym for backwaters and houseboat. Explore the city by sailing in the boats of Kerala. Wish to visit Venice- the floating city but can’t afford the travel, here is the destination for you in India itself. Kerala is a nature’s paradise destination. Boating is the major transportation in Alleppey where you can see school students and lungi clad men who needs to ply around the city. Spend your night at the houseboats of Kerala to experience a floating night. Sleep and dream in the backwaters of Kerala. Explore the serene view of backwaters at Kerala. Taste the Kerala fame Puttu and Kadala Curry which gives mouth licking tap on your mouth. This taste will remain in your mouth until you eat other foods. This city is also fame for traditional old Ayurveda treatments.
Places to visit: Night at houseboat, Alappuzha beach, Vembanad, Marari beach, Pathiramanal, lighthouse, Kuttanad
Kumarakom:
Pure nature’s tranquillity can be seen abundant in Kerala. Yet another Backwater destination in Kerala. Put your hectic life in pause and enjoy the serene view of clam and steady backwaters at Kumarakom. You have multiple homestay options in Kumarakom which will directly depicts main element of Kerala culture which is hospitality. Tourism in Kumarakom is responsible, usage of non-biodegradable things is not appreciated. We should take the responsibility to dispose it properly if in case we are using it. Food in Kerala have rich aroma of coconut in every dish you are tasting. Stay in the houseboats of Kumarakom at night to have a sight of calm and relaxed night experience.
Places to visit: Kumarakom bird sanctuary, Aruvikkuzhi waterfall, Kumarakom beach and backwaters.
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