Kanyakumari

Nice honeymoon locations in India Kanyakumari which lies in the southern most tip of India, is famous for its majestic and towering hills, beautiful beaches, pristine rivers having crystal clear water and breath taking water falls providing a panoramic view of the place and surroundings. The place has a fragrance of modernity and culture and traditions mixed together in perfect combination and offers a wonderful experience to one and all. Undoubtedly, a visit to this picturesque for a life time to remember after a memorable wedding will leave you mesmerized and full of joy and happiness in the majestic company of each other. Places of interest: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial dedicated to the father of nation is a historic monument which once housed the ashes of the Mahatma. Thiruvalluvar Statue dedicated to the famous poet of Tamil Nadu is also a beautiful point of attraction. Vivekananda Rock Memorial is another place in Kanyakumari which attracts large number of tourists. Suchindrum located about 12 km. from Kanyakumari on the bank of the river Pazhayar houses a temple dedicated to Sri Sthanumalayan. Udayagiri fort is another important tourist spot. Mathur Hanging Bridge is the tallest as well as the longest trough bridge in Asia, having a height of 115 feet and a length of one kilometre. Constructed in 1966, this bridge has become a place of tourist importance and hundreds of tourists visit this place. St. Xavier Church is another tourist spot and an annual festival is celebrated during the month of November – December lasting for 10 days. Padmanabhapuram Palace is also very popular among tourists. Pechiparai Dam a popular spot is surrounded by dense forests which are famous for their valuable and exotic trees and rich wild life such as tiger, elephants, deer etc. Tirparappu Water Falls is another important tourist spot and is a must see. Muttom Beach is famous for its beautiful landscaping and high rocks dipping into the sea at the beach-side. The sun set view point at Muttom is one of the most Panoramic view points in the place. Another attraction of Muttom is the century old light-house built by the British. Ulakkai Aruvi is a natural waterfall and attracts tourist from all places. Mukkadal is a natural dam is very picturesque spot and ideal for picnics by groups.. Bay Watch (Water Theme Amusement Park) is the water theme amusement park at sunset point and offers a unique way to experience the exotic grandeur of Kanyakumari in its full glory. How to reach Kanyakumari: Kanyakumari is connected through air, rail and road network. Nearest Airport is Thiruvananthapuram and is connected through important cities such as Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai, Bangalore. Kanyakumari is also very well with major cities through rail network. Distance from major cities is Delhi (2930 kms), Mumbai (2135 kms), Chennai (755 kms)., Bangalore (806 kms) and Cochin (305 kms.) Specialties of Kanyakumari: For honeymooners and tourists looking forward to enjoy the nature at its very best, the place is the paragon of beauty and presents a landscape full with scenic and picturesque extravaganza. The rich and dense flora and fauna, beautiful and pristine beaches, innumerable exotic flowers and wild life in its pure wonderful form provide a lucky escape from the harsh realities of a metro life.

Pondicherry

Top honeymoon locations in India A tiny town on the eastern coast of India, Pondicherry houses some of the country's most spectacular beaches and endearing backwaters offer interesting river cruises. The sparkling sandy beaches are absolutely isolated and tourists and honey mooners can enjoy endless miles of beautiful blue waters in solitude. Away from the hustle and bustle of big city, it is a quiet little town with the quaint colonial heritage buildings, the spiritual scene and a wide choice of restaurants provide a heady mix that draw tourists from all over the places. This place has a distinct spiritual vibration and a special ambience which makes it all the more unique. Places of attraction: Pondicherry has a wealth of heritage buildings of both French and Tamil architectural styles. The grid patterned layout of town divides the town into two distinct settlements. The French section is on the east of the canal while the Tamil section is essentially on the western side. As it is a small laid back place, it is pleasant to explore this place on foot. Aurobindo Ashram, since its establishment almost a century back has played a significant role in the socio-economic-spiritual fabric of Pondicherry. The Ashram and its various branches together occupy some of the best heritage properties in Puducherry. The 'Ashram Walk' covers the northern section of French Pondicherry, taking you through many grand buildings of French lineage, including the Raj Nivas, French Institute. The buildings in French section of Pondicherry are an enduring legacy of French history in India. The French Heritage walk will take you through streets that are laid out in a well planned grid pattern. The buildings in the Tamil streets are characterized by rows of tiled roofed buildings almost joined together by continuous wall to wall constructions. A synthesis of these two styles has resulted in a town that has a unique 'Franco Tamil' architectural identity. How to reach: The closest airport is in Chennai (135 kms) which has well laid connections with almost all cities in India and direction connection to Europe, USA, Middle East and South East Asia. Trichy (220 kms), Bangalore (320 kms) and Madurai are the other nearby airports. Though Puducherry is on the rail map journey by train to and from Puducherry is not very popular. Villupuram is the nearest station well connected to places like Chennai, Madurai and Trichy. It is best accessible by road, either by bus or by taxi. There are frequent buses to this place from places like Chidambaram, Thanjavur Trichy and Coimbatore. It is best accessible by road from Chennai, Bangalore, Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. Specialties: The city has a lot to offer when it comes to shopping and is fast becoming a favourite shopping destination. It is known not only for its traditional doll-making and textiles and silks but is also the birthplace of several world class brands in leather, pottery, aromatics, fashion and handmade paper of superb quality. Fete De Puducherry (Festival of Puducherry) is a cultural pageant, coincide with Independence Day. Government of Puducherry organize the fete features free evening cultural presentation in various places of Puducherry. In Chitrai kalai Vizha -(Summer Festival) during Mar-April, a wide array of Indian Classical music and dances are organized in various places of Puducherry.. Weather: The climate is generally humid as it is located in the coastal areas of South India. The climate is mostly warm and plain cottons or cotton/synthetic blends are the most practical and the coolest in summer. The time of monsoons is crucial. People watch the "setting in" or "onset" and the "withdrawal" of the monsoon with great interest.

Kochi

Top honeymoon locations in India Kochi (Cochin): Kochi, the Queen of the Arabian Sea, is one of the important towns when it comes to visiting in southern part of India. It offers the nature lovers the beauty of coconut palms and endless blue sea waters mushrooming all around. It houses few of the most beautiful beaches, churches, forts and museums which are considered to be prime tourist destinations. One can relax in its backwaters away from the crowded world. Major Attractions of Kochi (Cochin): When it comes to Forts & Palaces, the options are Mattancherry Palace ( Dutch Palace) which displays beautiful Murals depicting scenes from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata, Gundu Island, the magnificent 16th century Pallipuram Fort, Bolghatty Palace, a Scenic island near the city of Ernakulam, Bolghatty, was once the residence of the British resident of Kochi (Cochin). For the tourists who like churches, though the options are many but Churches Santa Cruz Basilica, monumental church having beautiful paintings on the ceiling, attracts many people. For the lovers of beaches whom you will find everywhere, Beaches Cherai Beach is a lovely beach bordering Vypeen Island and is ideal for swimming. If you are lucky enough, you can even see Dolphins here. A typical Kerala village with paddy fields and coconut groves in close proximity is an added attraction of this beach. The place has many museums viz. Museums Hill Palace Museum, Pareekshith Thampuran Museum etc. Then there is a Vypeen Island which is a magnificent lighthouse at Ochanthuruth, remains open from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm daily. Excursions of Kochi (Cochin) : Once you are through with the city, you can roam around to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding places. Alappuzha Beach (70 km) known as the Venice of the East, is famous for its boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. An outstanding characteristic of this land is Kuttanad which is one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. Kalady is located on the banks of the river Periyar, is famous for its many temples. Aluva (20 km) is just north of Kochi, is situated on the banks of the river Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkady (190 km), one of the largest wildlife reserves in India, is more popular as a tiger reserve. Boating lovers can enjoy a fancy boat ride on the marvelous waters of the Periyar Lake. Backwaters Kumarakom (88 km) situated on the banks of the Vembanad Lake is considered the gateway to the backwaters of Kuttanad. Cheeyappara Waterfalls are located between Neriamangalam and Adimali on the Kochi - Madurai highway. Thommankuthu Waterfalls (20 kms) is a small and beautiful, wild waterfall.. The wild beauty of the scenic waterfall will steal the heart of any body. How to Get There: By air, Kochi is connected with all major cities in India. Kochi has three main railway stations, viz. Ernakulam Junction, Ernakulam Town and Harbour Terminus on Willingdon Island. Kochi is very well serviced by a network of national and state highways again connecting it to all major centres of the area via Taxis, city buses and autorickshaws. Ferry service is also available for travel between the island towns. Best Season, Climate and Clothing: As it is situated very close to the sea, it has a moderate climate, with heavy rains during June-August due to the southwest monsoon. Winter is in its full blossom from December and continues till February. In summer, the temperature rises to a maximum of 35°C and 25°C in the winters. Annual average rainfall is 310 cm. Specialties of this place: Kochi has been an important trading port since ancient times. Plenty of opportunities for the tourists who love to adore their home with Handicrafts items. They also make for good souvenirs.