With its diverse terrains of mountains covered with tea and coffee plantations, lush green valleys filled with tropical forest, tall standing coconut trees and groves and embraced on one side by the Arabian Sea and the backwaters close to the inlands, Kerala is truly a heaven on earth. The best way to discover this paradise is a walking tour in Kerala which allows you to lazily soak in the beauty of this place and all that the nature has to offer. There are many walking tour packages of Kerala which take you through the many facets of this beautiful place, whether it is a guided tour through the tea plantations of Munnar and the reputed tea museum showcasing the history of tea, where you can enjoy tea tasting under the guidance of an able tea taster or a trek through the Rhodo Valley in Munnar heading to Meesapulimala and experiencing the Kolukkumalai tea garden plants on the second highest hills in the Western Ghats.
The early mornings spent trekking will leave an incomparable mark in your memory with so much beauty in one place it will be hard not to gush about this to your friends and family back home. You can stay at the Marari beach in Alleppey and enjoy a calm and serene stay with lot of Ayurvedic spa treatments, yoga, meditation etc. in between your tryst with exploring the nature close at hand. With the lush green swaying palm trees and the gentle lulling of the backwaters, you can rest assured this place will feed your soul with the calmness and peace of a lifetime. Besides there are other adventurous treks at Wayanad, Banasura and other nearby tea plantation villages with cycling, camping, trekking and bamboo rafting at the close by river, leaving you exhilarated in the midst of nature, a feeling nowhere to be found.
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Considered as one of the most historic sites in Kannur, the St. Angelo Fort was constructed by the first Portuguese viceroy of India. The fort is triangular in shape appears as a massive yet magnificent structure standing at the helm of the ruthless sea. The laterite walls made of stone lend it an even more imposing air and it is a must-visit destination for architecture students. The sea wall segregating the fort from the sea provides breathtaking views of the Mopilla Bay. Visit the fort for taking a relaxing walk in the complex and enjoy stunning views of the Arabian Sea.Distance: 2.0 km from Kannur bus stand.Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM, every dayEntry fee: INR 10.
Famous as Kerala’s only drive-in beach, the Muzhappilangad offers some of the most stunning views of the yellow and orange sun setting along the golden sandy beaches of Malabar coast. The 4 km stretch of land running along the ocean is perfect for taking a romantic, leisurely stroll with your partner or just drive on the beach and soak in the naked natural splendour around. Photography enthusiasts can take breathtaking shots of the ocean and food lovers can munch on authentic Malabar snacks sold on the beach.Distance: 13.8 km from Kannur bus stand.Timings: No timing restrictionsEntry fee: There is no fee charged to enter the beach but if you want to drive a vehicle on the beach, you are charged INR 10.
Palakkayam Thattu is one of the alluring places to visit in Kannur near the Western Ghats because of the verdant greenery and dizzying height of about 3350 feet above the sea level. It also happens to be one of the most visited hill stations in the state of Kerala. Populated by dense forests and several hillocks, the quaint hamlet is a favoured destination for avid trekkers. Palakkayam Thattu is a natural paradise with astounding tranquillity and sereneness which is perfect for long weekend destinations overlooking the lavish foliage from the top of the mountains. If you are looking for an escape from the everyday hustle and bustle of your life, then this Keralan hill-station is the right place. Location: Karuvanchal - Vellad, Chadikundu-Mavumchal, Palakkayam, Thattu, Kerala 670571Timings: 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM Entry Fee: INR 35 per adult
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